11/23/2014 at 09:24 PM ET
There was a whole lot of sexy happening on the American Music Awards red carpet Sunday night. From plunging to high-slit, stars found plenty of bold new ways to show skin. But one trend we saw again and again: Dresses that were sassy from the front — and stunning from the front. Check out a few of our faves below.
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First up, Selena Gomez, who was positively demure from the front, thanks to her high-necked black gown and center-parted bun. But as soon as she turned to reveal her completely bare back, the dress’s true impact was revealed.
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Heidi Klum‘s sparkling dress also had major impact from all angles, right down to the clear heels of her shoes. Julianne Hough‘s Zuhair Murad hinted at the back view thanks to a few geometric cutouts at the neckline, but a 180° turn showed off an even racier look.
Kate Beckinsale and Kendall Jenner, meanwhile, were total bombshells from all angles, thanks to some carefully rigged and revealing gowns — Beckinsale’s was KaufmanFranco, while Jenner wore a slinky sheer Yigal Azrouël number over black briefs.
See the front view of all these gowns here, then tell us: Whose reverse view was your favorite of the night?
–Alex Apatoff
