News Awards & Events The Chicest Black-Tie-Appropriate Pants on the AMAs Red Carpet By Ruthie Friedlander Ruthie Friedlander Twitter Ruthie Friedlander is a New York-based writer, editor, and founder of the At Large Agency. She is also the co-founder of The Chain, a non-profit eating disorder support system for women in fashion and entertainment. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 19, 2017 @ 07:45PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Gown, shmown. Who needs a dress when you can wear pants? I love a wide leg pant, tuxedo (sans shirt), or jumpsuit for a black-tie affair. It's a bold choice that undoubtedly makes you stand out from the crowd. Here are all the celebs that chose pants over a dress at the 2017 AMAs. 01 of 05 Rachel Platten Jon Kopaloff/Getty 02 of 05 Maia Mitchell Steve Granitz/Getty In Alberto Audenino. 03 of 05 Alessia Cara Neilson Barnard/Getty Images 04 of 05 Hailee Steinfeld Steve Granitz/Getty In Mugler 05 of 05 Corinne Foxx Neilson Barnard/Getty Images