As Conroy notes, Beyoncé chose a sleek, all-black outfit for the night — an ensemble which made her look "like a sculpted leather vixen" — and accessorized with "ornate gold and black drop earrings and sky high leather gloves." Aside from the fact that Beyoncé — and, indeed, everyone who dressed up for the biggest night in music — presented a welcome fashion respite for those of us who are currently living in our sweats, her sartorial choice also contained a deeper meaning. Conroy explained, "Beyoncé opted to wear a microscopic mini black leather dress alongside Megan Thee Stallion ... it was pure understated elegance beside Stallion's dramatic orange bow dress. Likely a cue that Beyoncé is passing the baton to the rapper." 

Although Queen Bey obviously isn't planning to retire any time soon (we hope), the outfit was "a clear indication of sisterhood" with her duet partner. In fact, later on in the night, the legendary singer made a point of telling everyone watching, "I wanted to uplift, encourage, and celebrate all of the beautiful black queens and kings that continue to inspire me and inspire the whole world." She certainly did that and then some, with Beyoncé's history-making wins and noteworthy fashion choice both speaking volumes.