2026 BET Awards Part II: The Solids and the Standards

Teyana Taylor in Stephane Rolland

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Teyana Taylor attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Actually, yes, I WOULD like to see Teyana Taylor as Anne Boleyn. She would be amazing in that role. Someone make this happen.

Queen Latifah in Kilian Kerner

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Queen Latifah attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

And this is AMAZING. She looks spectacular here.

Doechii in vintage DSquared

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Doechii attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Doechii is such a charisma bomb; she looks SO charming in this and it honestly just a macrame experiment. It's so beachy and easy on her.

Janet Jackson

This feels very on brand for Janet and I appreciate that she's wearing a veiled hat; more hats with veils on red carpets!

Jessica Divine

Speaking of hats! This is very fun and glamorous.

Eva Marcille in Muehleder

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Eva Marcille attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

She looks amazing in this, even though this dress is SHORT. (There is a reason Eva was America's Next Top Model!)

Coco Jones in Basil Soda

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Coco Jones attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This is VERY summery and I appreciate her use of bracelets here.

Jaafar Jackson in Valentino and Nia Long

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: (L-R) Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long attend the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

I do not believe they are dating!! She plays his mother in the Michael Jackson movie. But they do both look very polished here; I love how easy-breezy her slip dress is.

Kehlani in Chats by C.Dam

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Kehlani attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This dress is generally shown with the fabric off the shoulder; it looks a little...square...with it pulled up.

Kehlani in vintage Marc Bouwer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Kehlani poses in the press room during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

But this is really good.

Sauce Gardner and Brooklyn

They both look totally nice but this ALSO looks like the promo photo for a drama series where Sauce spends the entire time lurking around in people's hedges and behind poles.

Latto

I'm pleased that someone thought to line that bodice!!

Skai Jackson in Do Long

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Skai Jackson attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Business (mostly) on the top, party on the bottom! This looks really fun to dance in.

Mya

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Mýa attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This outfit looks like it's designed for a moment where you rip the top coat off and burst into a tap dance.

Yung Miami

The color combo here is so fun to me -- it's like sorbet! -- but I really wish the top fit. This dress was designed for someone MUCH more petite of bosom.

Jordan Chiles

She looks like an evil, beautiful insect -- and I mean that as a compliment.

Miles Caton

The Fashion Man Halter is BACK! I've been waiting! Timeee Chalamet, you're up next.