Metallic Dresses at American Music Awards 2011

Just ahead of the holiday season, celebs at tonight's AMAs set the tone for the festive time of year in an array of megawatt shine. From floor-length gowns, shimmering minis, to sleek sheaths, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Heidi Klum, and more hit the red carpet in statement-making metallics. We love the playful variations between all of our favorites: Heidi's take is totally modern with laser-cut detailing, while Selena's hints at Old Hollywood in a draped silky gown. We also love how Jennifer Hudson plays up the sexy vibe in an on-trend mini. It's clear any of these options would be a perfect fit at our holiday fetes, and we're embracing the call to shine on in similarly sparkly options. Just click through to see how this styled crowd rocked the look at tonight's awards then shop our picks to get the look for yourself — no red carpet required.