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2019 AMA Outfits That Could Double As Holiday-Party Looks

Let Dan Levy, Christina Aguilera and Shania Twain show you the way.
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Associate LIFE Editor, HuffPost Canada

A fun thing to think about, when you’re really bored, is how celebrity red-carpet fashion might translate into the real world. What might happen if you wore J. Lo’s legendary 2000 Grammys dress to a friend’s party? What about dressing up in matching denim with your partner to go out to dinner, à la Britney and Justin? Would you go out for a birthday in Lil’ Kim’s 1999 MTV VMA outfit, complete with a violet pasty covering your left nipple?

If your answer to any of these is yes, we salute your bravery. It seems safe to say that celebs’ red-carpet wear might not work at real-life events all that often.

But that may not apply when it comes to Sunday night’s American Music Awards. For a show that took place in late November, there seemed to be quite an enthusiastic nod to holiday fashion.

From the excess of glitter, to the bright red dresses, to the tulle and the Whoville hairdos, we just have to ask: Would you wear any of these AMA outfits to your holiday party?

We’re serious here: some of them would really work. Take a look at the outfits in the gallery below, and let us know what you think in the comments. 

What If You Wore These AMA Red Carpet Outfits To Your Holiday Party?
Paula Abdul(01 of18)
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This looks like it's from a Hallmark movie where an ugly Christmas party has a glow-up to a fancy gown. And that's a movie we would watch. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Camila Cabello(02 of18)
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Even if you aren't in possession of a long, flowy dress, a long braid gives off real "Elsa from 'Frozen'" vibes. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Shania Twain(03 of18)
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National treasure Shania Twain would definitely win Christmas party bingo with this. We would probably recommend sticking to one, or at a maximum two, of the following elements: satin, gigantic sleeves, sequins, long train, additional tulle not serving a functional purpose, and Whoville-worthy hair. Still, she makes it work. She's Shania, after all. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera(04 of18)
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Contempo-casual angel? Sexy shepherd? Not entirely clear, but it's definitely a memorable holiday party look. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
Katherine Langford(05 of18)
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This looks a little like a Met Gala take on "Ghost of Christmas Past," and we're into it. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Billie Eilish(06 of18)
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This Burberry-scumbro-meets-Cartier-handmaiden look is worth wearing on a night out just to see the reactions. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Lizzo(07 of18)
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The orange hue and the bare legs with a short dress don't necessarily scream "holiday." That tiny, doll-sized bag, though? Expect to see them everywhere. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift(08 of18)
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This is the kind of outfit that seems like holiday party perfection when you buy it. But when you're actually out and about, that extra piece of hanging fabric keeps falling off, and it's tricky to keep tossing it over your shoulder with a cocktail in your hand, plus you keep tripping over your thigh-high boots. You know, relatable problems. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Megan Thee Stallion(09 of18)
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The red! The glitter! The very deep v!!! This dress wishes it was at a holiday party. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Sarah Levy and Dan Levy(10 of18)
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Having grown up in Canada, these two clearly know the value of Christmas-party outerwear. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Carrie Underwood(11 of18)
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It's like she winterized Taylor Swift's glittery, asymmetrical gown! That one sleeve is really doing a lot of the work here. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Ben Platt(12 of18)
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Christmas colours, but make it fashion. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Meg Donnelly(13 of18)
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Several parts of this are ideal for a holiday party lewk: tulle fashioned into a(n almost) bow, for instance, and the sparkly, translucent ice-queen gloves. But if our past experience is anything to go by, avoid wearing an outfit that might cause you to trip and fall on your face. Just trust us on this one. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Lil Nas X(14 of18)
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It's not a party if there isn't at least one person wearing neon green zebra-print gloves. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Patrick Starrr(15 of18)
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YouTuber Patrick Starr gets it. Holiday party gold medal. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Ciara(16 of18)
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Get the pants hemmed and consider a shirt instead of an oversized necklace/breastplate. Otherwise, good to go! (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Patrick Schwarzenegger(17 of18)
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Fellas, take note: colour blocking is an excellent holiday party idea. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Sofia Carson(18 of18)
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If she and Patrick Starr attended the same Christmas party?! Too powerful. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
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