Grammys best and worst dressed

Taylor Swift, Dencia and Ellie Goulding arrive on the red carpet. Photo / Getty

Of all the celebrity award shows, Grammy attendees have traditionally paraded the most creative of red carpet wear.

And this year is no exception, as soft toy onesies, weird wings and capes contend with classic sparkles and floor length gowns.

Here are our best and worst dressed from the 58th Annual Grammy music Awards.

THE BEST

• Taylor Swift

The Out of the Woods songstress pairs Barbie pink with a tiny orange boob tube to show off her lithe physique.

Taylor Swift. Photo / Getty

• Lady Gaga

In an ode to the late David Bowie, Gaga rocks a striking cobalt Marc Jacobs coat and dress offset by a shock of orange hair.

Lady Gaga. Photo / Getty

• Selena Gomez

Gomez does classic Grammys with a sleek silhouette made music awards worthy by an excess of sparkles.

Selena Gomez. Photo / Getty

• Diamond White
Transformers actress and pop singer Diamond White stuns in this sheer gown with lace detailing that keeps her from revealing too much.

Diamond White. Photo / Getty

• Aloe Blacc
Soul artist Aloe Blacc has fun with a white suit and blue patterned shirt, making a smooth play on more classic suiting.

Aloe Blacc. Photo / Getty

• Ellie Goulding
Goulding is perfect in soft pink adding edge with a heavily embellished racer back.

Ellie Goulding. Photo / Getty

• James Bay
Keeping his signature hat on, Bay is classic cool pairing his usual accessories with a sharp suit.

James Bay. Photo / Getty

• Bella Hadid
Model Bella Hadid went for the sleek, black and revealing trifecta when she chose this cut out gown with plunging neckline.

Bella Hadid. Photo / Getty

THE WORST

• Dencia
Cameroonian singer and hip hop model Dencia leads the pack of bizarre Grammy outfit choices with her pink onesie stitched with soft toys and teamed with encrusted pink boots.

Dencia. Photo / Getty

• Andra Day
Reminiscent of Mrs Claus, this American singer looks much older than she is in this Christmas ensemble.

Andra Day. Photo / Getty

• Hollywood Vampires
Musicians Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp look like they've been let loose in a "Dads with bad taste" dress up box.

Hollywood Vampires. Photo / Getty

Jacqueline Van Bierk

Recording artist Van Bierk mixes too many cliches - mesh, statement shoes, exaggerated shoulder detailing - in this black and pink mash up.

Jacqueline Van Bierk. Photo / Getty

- nzherald.co.nz