Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and Tate McRae were among the artists featured in red-carpet coverage of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The ceremony took place on September 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Of the three, available fashion coverage offers one clear outfit detail: Grande wore a polka-dot dress.
What did Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and Tate McRae wear?
Ariana Grande
A fashion roundup described Grande’s look as a polka-dot dress. The available coverage does not establish the designer or the dress’s precise cut and other details, so those credits should not be assumed. Who What Wear’s 2025 VMAs fashion roundup and Marie Claire’s red-carpet coverage provide the reported fashion context.
Sabrina Carpenter
Carpenter appeared in red-carpet coverage, but the accessible gallery information does not establish a complete, dependable description of her outfit. Later reporting identifies a Valentino gown, but that detail is not enough to establish a full look description or additional garment credits. Good Morning America’s arrivals gallery includes her red-carpet coverage.
Tate McRae
McRae was also included in red-carpet arrivals coverage. The accessible text does not provide enough detail to confidently specify her outfit’s designer, silhouette, color or accessories. Good Morning America’s photo gallery identifies her among the arrivals.
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The award-night context
The red carpet preceded a ceremony with notable wins for all three artists. Grande won Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead,” Carpenter won Best Album for Short n’ Sweet, and McRae won Best Editing for “Just Keep Watching (From F1: The Movie).” Vogue’s 2025 VMAs coverage reports the results; ABC News’ event coverage reports the ceremony date, location and Carpenter’s win.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the available coverage establishes
The strongest specific outfit detail supported here is Grande’s polka-dot dress. Carpenter and McRae are documented in red-carpet arrival coverage, but the accessible reporting does not support a full three-person comparison of garments or designer credits. Red-carpet photographs may show visible details, but those should not be presented as verified brand or vintage credits unless a reliable source names them.
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