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2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Worst: Amber Riley

Amber got a little too happy with the mix and match. Plus, the dress does nothing for her figure.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
02
Worst: Rihanna

The red hair, tutu, and combat boots just looked like Raggedy Ann gone wrong.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
03
Worst: Naturi Naughton

Generally you can’t wrong with black and white but the satiny striped top and embellished belt clash.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
04
Worst: Akon

The long overcoat is one throwback that should just stay in the past, and should never be paired with jeans.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
05
Worst: Laurie Ann Gibson

Don’t get us wrong, we love Laurie but rocker chic, when done right, should feel cohesive and still slightly polished. This combo is all over the place and borderline inappropriate for the public.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
06
Worst: Pharrell Williams

Pharrell is typically a trendsetter, but the red pajama-like pants is not a trend that we foresee taking off any time soon.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
07
Best: Mary J. Blige

Mary rocked a super chic spin on the menswear trend with an all black pants suit and a fierce fedora.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
08
Best: Usher

OMG, Usher looked hot in a modern gray suit that he made casual with a plain black tee and scarf, instead of a button-down and tie.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
09
Best: Ciara

Ciara’s feather and lace combo worked well together and showed off her to-die-for gams.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
10
Best: Eva Marcille

This was certainly one of the fiercest looks of the night. Eva’s feathery shoulders and futuristic blue platforms were gorgeous.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
11
Best: Drake

Challenging the looks of old Hollywood, Drake went tieless in a sleek black suit with a pop of red in the shoes.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List
12
Best: Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson was pretty in pale pink in a well-fitted tube dress.

2010 VMAs Best/Worst Dressed List