Kelly Rowland, Chloe Bailey & Teyana Taylor Lead the Best-Dressed List at the BET Awards

The women put beauty in black on Sunday, 28 June 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and the 2026 BET Awards red carpet was the better for it. Between the bold silhouettes, the glamour, and a few looks that are going to live in the fashion conversation for a while, it was one of those nights where the carpet itself felt like an event.

It was Olandria Carthen who set the tone early, arriving in a custom canary yellow Theophilio halter gown with a plunging neckline, a sky-high slit, and a sparkling golden sun embellishment at the hip. Yellow at an awards show is a major commitment, and she wore it with complete conviction.

Olandria Carthen in a sunshine yellow Theophilio halter gown featuring a plunging neckline, high leg slit, and a gold floral hip embellishment. Photo Credit: Olandria Carthen/Instagram

Kelly Rowland picked up the momentum, showing up in liquid gold—a halter gown with a plunging draped neckline paired with voluminous curls and crystal-accented Alexis Bittar jewellery. She was there to present the Ultimate Icon Award to recording executive Sylvia Rhone, and she dressed for the occasion accordingly.Kelly Rowland on a red carpet is always a reliable reminder that some people simply know how to get dressed.

Kelly Rowland wearing a metallic gold draped halter gown with a deep plunging neckline and shimmering fabric. Photo Credit: Kelly Rowland/Instagram

Chloe Bailey leaned into Old Hollywood glamour, arriving in a curve-hugging black-and-silver strapless Valdrin Sahiti gown covered in crystals, a vintage-inspired platinum blonde bob, and Twiggy-esque lashes. She described the look herself on Instagram as “feeling like a Black Marilyn Monroe,” and the comparison holds.

Chloe…