See which stars rocked our socks off before they even entered the building
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"Is this dress too short?" are words you'll never overhear on an MTV red carpet, especially the VMAs where the motto should be "skin is in." This year promises to be no exception with risk-taking fashionistas like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato in attendance. Click through the gallery to see who managed to shock and awe in a sea of sexed-up stars.
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