Cardi B is entering her "Bongos" style era. The rapper wore a bright green dress to host her own MTV VMAs afterparty [1] in the early morning hours on 13 Sept., and the vibrant look fits right in with the colourful swimsuits she and Megan Thee Stallion wear [2] in their latest music video. Cardi's gown was completely sheer, allowing several of her tattoos [3] to peek through, and featured a ruched skirt, crisscross halter neckline, and detached sleeves resembling handless opera gloves.
Working with her go-to stylist Kollin Carter [4], she accessorised with 6-inch Piferi platforms, a small green Hermès handbag, a stack of gold bangles on each wrist, and hoop earrings. Meanwhile, husband Offset wore a crisp white button-down, shiny black tie, light wash jeans, and a large belt.
It's been quite the stylish week for Cardi B. At the VMAs, she walked the pink carpet in a custom Dilara Findikoglu gown made of silver hair clips artfully arranged to hug her curves. During the ceremony, she changed into a blue beaded minidress to perform "Bongos" live [5] for the first time with Megan Thee Stallion, who coordinated in a blue cutout bodysuit. Earlier in the week, the mom of two stepped out for a "Watch What Happens Live" appearance in an aqua blue gown covered in cutouts [6], stopping traffic to strike a pose in the middle of the street. She's definitely on a high-fashion roll as she gears up to release her second studio album [7].
Read ahead to admire Cardi's latest sheer look, and then catch up on what every other star wore to the VMAs this year [8] if you're not ready to bid adieu to the award show just yet.
Cardi B at Her 2023 MTV VMAs Afterparty
