Stars Wearing Dresses With Long Trains: Photos Of Sweeping Gowns On The Red Carpet

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May 4, 2023 11:33AM EDT

Long trains are a glam red carpet trend that never fails to turn heads. See some of the best looks here.

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Celebs In Dresses With Long Trains: Rihanna & More

Celebs In Dresses With Long Trains: Rihanna & More — There is no better way to bring drama to the red carpet than with a long, flowing train following your gown. Though usually limited to weddings or grand galas, long trains are basically built for making an entrance, making the perfect for really any red carpet. Our favorite celebrity fashionistas certainly know how to rock long trains with poise.

Rihanna was unforgettable in yellow Guo Pei during the 2015 Met Gala. Her long, fur-trimmed train trailed over 15 feet behind her and was the perfect ode to the evening’s theme, ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’.

Want to see more of the more dramatic dress trains to ever hit the red carpet? Check out all the best celebrity ensembles as picked by HollywoodLife’s fashion experts.

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Rihanna

Rihanna — Rihanna wore this gorgeous, long white Valentino gown to the 2023 Met Gala celebrating the opening of the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” exhibition on May 1.

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Rita Ora

Rita Ora — Rita Ora looked fabulous in a completely sheer off-the-shoulder black dress with a plunging neckline & a corset bodice styled with a lace choker necklace & bangles at the 2023 Met Gala celebrating the opening of the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” exhibition on May 1.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez — Selena Gomez arrives in style at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2023. The gorgeous singer/actress turned heads in a fabulous black Valentino gown.

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Zendaya

Zendaya — Zendaya looked as classy as ever when she donned this strapless black Valentino gown with a bow tied around her tiny waist, a peplum underneath & a diamond choker necklace at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12.

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Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning — Elle Fanning looked drop-dead-gorgeous in a skintight strapless black gown with a pink floral sweet-heart neckline and a long train attached to the back of the skirt with pink satin underneath at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12. A gorgeous updo & diamond choker necklace completed her look.

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Lizzo

Lizzo — Lizzo made quite the statement at the 2022 Emmy Awards in LA on Sept. 12, when she wore a super poofy red ruffled gown that was short in the front and longer in the back with huge flared tulle sleeves. She accessorized with strappy red heels & a slicked back, top-knot bun.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington — Kerry Washington made quite a statement at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, when she wore a one-shoulder white mini dress with a massive flower on her shoulder & a long train attached to the back of the skirt. She accessorized with sheer black tights & pointed-toe black heels.

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Connie Britton

Connie Britton — Connie Britton looked gorgeous in this hot pink, sheer plunging gown with a ruched bodice and a long flowy cape wrapped around her neck with a pair of diamond dangling earrings at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph — Sheryl Lee Ralph showed major skin on the red carpet at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12 when she wore this plunging, strapless black silk gown with neon orange lining beneath. The gown had a hip-high slit on the side of the skirt & she accessorized with a bedazzled orange purse, black pointed-toe pumps & a diamond choker necklace.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion — Megan Thee Stallion’s long nude dress at the 2022 Billboards had tons of cut outs and a long train! Sexy to the max!

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani — Gwen Stefani glows in an ombre green and white gown during the AFI Life Achievement Award and Gala on Jun. 9, 2022. She looked like a fairy.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens — Vanessa Hudgens went with the flow in electric blue Vera Wang during the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The mini-dress and long, sheer train were the perfect contract.

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Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo — Olivia Culpo wows in white at the premiere of ‘Elvis’ at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2022. So glam.

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Elsa Hosk

Elsa Hosk — Elsa Hosk stuns in pink Valentino during the premiere of ‘Elvis’ at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2022. She wore long gloves, diamonds, and had her hair in an intricate updo.

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Blake Lively

Blake Lively — All eyes were on Blake Lively in her bronze and aqua Atelier Versace gown, during the 2022 Met Gala. The dress was an ode to the Statue Of Liberty and New York City.

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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber — Hailey Bieber sweeps up a feathered cape at the 2022 Met Gala. Her silky Saint Laurent dress paired well with sheer black tights and an earthy glow.

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Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid — Gigi Hadid dons futuristic red to the 2022 Met Gala. Her puffy outer layer was long and trailed behind here.

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Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello — Camila Cabello is bright in white Moschino with a long train during the 2022 Met Gala. Her look featured giant flounces which housed bursts of bright floral accents.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo — Cynthia Erivo is so chic in lacy white during the 2022 Met Gala. she wrapped her hair up and carried a Louis Vuitton trunk bag.

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga — Lady Gaga makes an entrance in custom Brandon Maxwell during the 2019 Met Gala, which celebrated the opening of ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’. She ditched the endless pink layer for three more looks, eventually ending up in glittering underwear on the steps of the met.

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Gwen Stefani In 2019

Gwen Stefani In 2019 — Gwen Stefani dons blue at the 3rd Monté-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in Sep. of 2019. It was the perfect look for the gala for water conservation.

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Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan — Carey Mulligan glows in gold Valentino at the 2021 Oscars. The sparkling train was so glam.

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Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby — Vanessa Kirby is stunning in ballet slipper pink Gucci during the 2021 Oscars. The strapless dress featured a low split-back train.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union — Gabrielle Union sizzles in a black Alexandre Vauthier dress with a sheer over-the-shoulder train during the opening gala for the Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures in LA on Sep. 25, 2021. She completed the look with Le Vian earrings, a Kallati bracelet, and Djula ring.

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Camila Cabello In 2019

Camila Cabello In 2019 — Camila Cabello was radiant in a Balmain dress with a train and hip cut-outs during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, which she attended with then-boyfriend Shawn Mendes. Jimmy Choo shoes, Amwaj earrings, and Djula rings completed the look.

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