Fashion Highlights: White Dresses at the 2013 American Music Awards

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We’re not sure if the dropping temperature made the women at the 2013 American Music Awards channel their inner snow queens, but one thing is for sure: we’re having a dress field day over here!

Bonnie McKee, Nicole Richie, Kendall Jenner, Brandi Cyrus, and Christina Aguilera stun in white dresses at the 2013 American Music AwardsBonnie McKee, Nicole Richie, Kendall Jenner, Brandi Cyrus, and Christina Aguilera stun in white dresses at the 2013 American Music Awards (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / Apega / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Nikki Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

With Disney stars turned sexy icons like Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus draping themselves in white crispness, it seems like it won’t be long before we see white become the dress color of choice for the holidays.

Let’s do a rundown, shall we?

1. Nicole Richie in Emilio Pucci

Nicole Richie wore an ultra-sexy floor-length number from Emilio Pucci, which she adorned with chunky jewelry from Saint Laurent and Gucci, a fringed clutch from House of Harlow, and some gray suede-and-mesh shoes from Casadei.

Nicole Richie dazzles in an Emilio Pucci gown at the 2013 American Music Awards, accessorized with Saint Laurent and Gucci jewelryNicole Richie dazzles in an Emilio Pucci gown at the 2013 American Music Awards, accessorized with Saint Laurent and Gucci jewelry on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

While a maxi dress is tricky for short women, Nicole knows how to do it. Do you think that’s sexy? Wait ’til you see the back of her dress.

Nicole Richie's backless floor-length dress from Emilio PucciNicole Richie’s backless floor-length dress from Emilio Pucci (Credit: WENN)

2. Christina Aguilera in Maria Lucia Hohan

Christina Aguilera wore a dress by Maria Lucia Hohan, which strategically showed off the right amount of skin without losing its sophistication (we do have to note that those hems could have been better finished).

Christina Aguilera rocked a white dress at the 2013 American Music AwardsChristina Aguilera rocked a white dress at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

The pop star adorned her dress with just enough frosting from Lorraine Schwartz, echoed by a silver clutch from Jimmy Choo and sparklies from Christian Louboutin.

Christina Aguilera looked sophisticated in a white dress by Maria Lucia HohanChristina Aguilera looked sophisticated in a white dress by Maria Lucia Hohan (Credit: WENN)

3. Kendall Jenner

Fresh from the Harry Styles dating rumor mill, the reality television star stepped onto the red carpet in a pure ensemble from Keepsake, paired with some Manolo Blahniks and some silver from Dylanlex.

Kendall Jenner flaunted her legs at the 2013 American Music AwardsKendall Jenner flaunted her legs at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

Sorry, sweetie. No amount of white can purge you from 1D fan purgatory.

Kendall Jenner styled a white Keepsake with and Manolo Blahnik pumpsKendall Jenner styled a white Keepsake with and Manolo Blahnik pumps (Credit: WENN)

4. Brandi Cyrus in Rachel Zoe

Little Miss Best-Dressed Miley Cyrus’ older half-sister was working as a correspondent for Spin Media, but the paparazzi asked her to pose for the cameras anyway.

Who can blame them? Brandi Cyrus wore a dress from the Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 collection and some limited edition Louboutins that she borrowed from her little sister.

Brandi Cyrus at the 2013 American Music AwardsBrandi Cyrus at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

Miley later expressed playful disappointment at the paparazzi, saying they should have taken more pictures of Brandi’s feet to capture better the Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary Armadillo Bride 120 leather pumps.

Brandi Cyrus looked stunning in a white dress from Rachel ZoeBrandi Cyrus looked stunning in a white dress from Rachel Zoe (Credit: WENN)

Brandi Cyrus shows off her feet in heels borrowed from her half-sister MileyBrandi Cyrus shows off her feet in heels borrowed from her half-sister Miley (Credit: WENN)

5. Bonnie McKee Is White Hot

Singer/songwriter Bonnie McKee was all about mermaid dresses that evening, switching into a black (and puffier) version of her white dress as she stood on the red carpet to do her share of hosting. The 29-year-old wore jewelry from Bettine Javaheri.

Bonnie McKee at the 2013 American Music AwardsBonnie McKee at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

Bonnie McKee styled her white dress with a necklace by Soffer AriBonnie McKee styled her white dress with a necklace by Soffer Ari (Credit: WENN)

Bonnie McKee getting ready for her red carpet live stream showBonnie McKee getting ready for her red carpet live stream show (Credit: WENN)

Okay, so the following aren’t dresses, but we just have to include them:

Miley Cyrus wore Versus Versace and Saint Laurent pumps.

Miley Cyrus in white at the 2013 American Music AwardsMiley Cyrus in white at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

The lovely Zendaya Coleman also appeared on the red carpet in a long billowy top with matching skinny trousers from Donna Karan. Not huge fans of her hooker heels from Louboutin, though.

Zendaya in white at the 2013 American Music AwardsZendaya in white at the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)