5 Best Dressed at Kids’ Choice Awards 2023: Whimsical Red Carpet Looks

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The biggest in television, film, music and sports of 2022 were honored at the 36th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards held March 4 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was named Favorite Movie of the year, Millie Bobby Brown was Favorite Movie Actress for Enola Holmes 2, and Dwayne Johnson was Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie for Black Adam and DC League of Super-Pets, respectively.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Other winners include Selena Gomez for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett as Favorite Female and Male TV Stars (Kids) for their mockumentary musical drama High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and Finn Wolfhard for Favorite Male Star (Family) for Stranger Things.

Wednesday, the third most-streamed TV show of 2022, and its lead star Jenna Ortega also bagged the categories for Favorite Family TV Show and Favorite Female TV Star (Family).

For music, Taylor Swift and her tenth studio album Midnights won Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album, while her ex Harry Styles and his hit song As It Was earned blimps for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Global Music Star, and Favorite Song.

The fan-voted awards show, hosted by Nate Burleson and Charli D’Amelio, saw performances from Bebe Rexha, Young Dylan, and Lil Baby and appearances from A-list celebrities clad in colorful, quirky outfits.

Let’s have a closer look at some of the most outstanding ensembles at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

1. Charli D’Amelio in Bach Mai

Charli D’Amelio had five outfit changes while co-hosting the ceremony with American football commentator Nate Burleson.

For her first outfit of the evening, the 18-year-old TikTok star showed up on the red carpet in a black and pink dress by Vietnamese-American designer Bach Mai.

The Spring 2023 creation highlighted Charli’s dancer figure with its structured corset bodice that flows into a thigh-skimming bell-shaped mini skirt with a drop waist and a ruffled hem.

2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards co-host Charli D'Amelio graces the orange carpet in a black and pink Bach Mai dress on March 4, 20232023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards co-host Charli D’Amelio graces the orange carpet in a black and pink Bach Mai dress on March 4, 2023 (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

Spanish stylist Marta Del Rio decided to style D’Amelio’s bold look with just a pair of Lele Sadoughi corkscrew hoop earrings with pearl orbs, leaving her neck bare to allow the sleeveless dress to take center stage.

Charli D’Amelio showcased her toes in towering black open-toe sandals called the “Kaila” by Schutz. They have thick stacked platforms, ankle straps, and block heels about 5 inches high. You can buy similar shoes from the same brand at Zappos.

Charli D'Amelio showcases her pedicured toes in the Schutz Kaila platform sandalsCharli D’Amelio showcases her pedicured toes in the Schutz Kaila platform sandals (Credit: Jean Paul / PAPIXS / INSTARimages)

Sporting a fake tan, Charli flaunted her natural freckles and highlighted her features with mascara, brushed-up eyebrows, pink blush, and pink lipstick created by Olivia Madorma.

She also wore matching light pink nails and rocked her long, dark tresses in curls by Laura Polko.

The now-second most-followed individual on TikTok took home the award for Favorite Female Creator for the second year in a row at the 2023 KCA ceremony.

Charli D'Amelio rocks her natural freckles with soft pink makeup and wears her long, dark tresses in curlsCharli D’Amelio rocks her natural freckles with soft pink makeup and wears her long, dark tresses in curls (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

Following her hosting stint, Charli shared a montage of her KCA hosting experience and her multiple outfit changes with her Instagram followers.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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2. Heidi Klum in Moschino

Heidi Klum’s red-carpet fashion choices are anything but boring.

And on Saturday, the 49-year-old model opted for her signature quirky but romantic style in a two-piece black and red ensemble from Moschino’s Spring 2023 collection.

Heidi Klum brings her quirky, romantic style to the KCA orange carpet in a Moschino heart-themed crop top and mini skirtHeidi Klum brings her quirky, romantic style to the KCA orange carpet in a Moschino heart-themed crop top and mini skirt (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

Designed by Creative Director Jeremy Scott, Klum’s outfit featured a cleavage-baring strapless crop top ($895 at Luisaviaroma) and an asymmetrical gathered mini skirt ($1,340 at Luisaviaroma) patterned with red and white hearts and florals and decorated with 3D inflatable red heart appliques.

Heidi Klum completes her romantic heart-themed look with Moschino's Inflatable Heart pumpsHeidi Klum completes her romantic heart-themed look with Moschino’s Inflatable Heart pumps (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

World-renowned styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn created Klum’s romantic look, styled with coordinating inflatable heart clip-on earrings ($395 at Luisaviaroma), a heart-embellished black handbag and matching inflatable heart pumps with about 4-inch heels.

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These Moschino pumps are made of leather and feature inflatable red heart detail, pointed toes, and 4-inch heelsThese Moschino pumps are made of leather and feature inflatable red heart detail, pointed toes, and 4-inch heels

Hairstylist Lorenzo Martin fashioned the supermodel’s blonde hair in shaggy waves, flowing freely over her shoulders.

Meanwhile, makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani continued with the romantic vibe of the look by applying soft peachy makeup with eyeliner and mascara on Klum’s square-shaped face.

Heidi Klum teams her heart-printed outfit with heart-shaped earrings, a heart-topped bag, shaggy waves, and soft makeupHeidi Klum teams her heart-printed outfit with heart-shaped earrings, a heart-topped bag, shaggy waves, and soft makeup (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

3. Bebe Rexha in a Denim Jumpsuit

When it comes to her sense of style, Bebe Rexha never ceases to surprise.

And for her most recent red carpet appearance, the 33-year-old singer brought back one of the hottest trends from the noughties.

Tapping into Y2K fashion, the Meant to Be singer sported a denim jumpsuit that hugged every inch of her hourglass curves. It featured cuffed short sleeves, a collar, multiple pockets with topstitching, and bell bottoms that were big in the early 2000s.

Bebe Rexha teased a hint of cleavage as she had the plunging bodice partially unzipped to give it a sexier look.

Bebe Rexha brings back Y2K fashion in an embellished denim jumpsuit with flared legsBebe Rexha brings back Y2K fashion in an embellished denim jumpsuit with flared legs (Credit: Jean Paul / PAPIXS / INSTARimages)

Giving the look some sparkling finish were the blue crystals scattered all over and her heart-shaped silver drop earrings and diamond rings. She completed her ensemble with glittering gold open-toe sandals.

The three-time Grammy nominee kept the Y2K vibe of her look by parting her blonde hair in the middle and styling it in fanned-out layers.

She then enhanced her eyes with false lashes and donned heavy pink eye makeup and blush to match.

Bebe Rexha adds more glitz to her already sparkling ensemble by wearing silver heart-shaped earrings and multiple diamond ringsBebe Rexha adds more glitz to her already sparkling ensemble by wearing silver heart-shaped earrings and multiple diamond rings (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

Bebe Rexha later hit the stage to perform her smash song, I’m Good (Blue). She traded her blue denim jumpsuit for a metallic silver one heavily embellished with silver crystals.

4. Kelly Rowland in Flared Jeans and White Bralette

She may be 42, but Kelly Rowland is still rocking the same chiseled abs from her Destiny’s Child days.

Like Bebe Rexha, the Work hitmaker relived the early 2000s fashion by wearing high-waisted flared jeans with distressed knees. She teamed her Y2K bottoms with a plunging white peekaboo bralette top layered underneath a burnt-orange leather blazer.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Grammy-winning singer added glitzy finishing touches to her ensemble with a selection of gleaming gold accessories. She carried a gold Jeffrey Levinson clutch and wore a chunky gold chain necklace, long drop earrings, and chunky bangles.

When it came to her glam, Rowland wore bronzed makeup with fluttery eyelashes and nude lipstick. She then styled her short tresses in a wavy bob, framing her face.

Kelly Rowland styles her orange leather blazer, white bralette top, and flared jeans with a chunky gold chain necklace, bangles, and a gold clutchKelly Rowland styles her orange leather blazer, white bralette top, and flared jeans with a chunky gold chain necklace, bangles, and a gold clutch (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

5. Miranda Cosgrove in Alex Perry

Last year’s Nickelodeon KCA host Miranda Cosgrove kept things simple this year in a bright yellow mini dress by Australian fashion designer Alex Perry.

Making a leggy appearance, the 29-year-old actress wore a thigh-skimming dress with a strapless corset bodice and a draped skirt that skimmed her thighs.

Jessica Paster, a veteran stylist who has dressed the likes of Emily Blunt, Aubrey Plaza, and Miranda Kerr, kept Cosgrove’s look classy with gold hoop earrings and a few gold rings.

Miranda Cosgrove makes a leggy appearance in a bright yellow Alex Perry mini dressMiranda Cosgrove makes a leggy appearance in a bright yellow Alex Perry mini dress (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / DDP / INSTARimages)

Boosting her 5’6” height further was a pair of metallic gold Dolce & Gabbana peep-toe pumps with platforms, ankle straps, and roughly 4-inch heels.

Hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein straightened Miranda’s shiny brunette hair and let it cascade over her shoulders, while makeup artist Elie Maalouf gave her a radiant look with winged eyeliner and pink blush and lipstick.

The iCarly star failed to secure this year’s Favorite Female TV Star (Family) award, which she previously bagged during last year’s KCA.

Miranda Cosgrove looked stunning as she graced the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, in a bright yellow dress that showcased her toned arms and legsMiranda Cosgrove looked stunning as she graced the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, in a bright yellow dress that showcased her toned arms and legs (Credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock)