Although Alicia Keys may have been real close to breaking CBS' rules against showing too much skin at the 2013 Grammy Awards, it seemed that she found the right balance between edge and sophistication with this Azzedine Alaia gown.

The strategically placed cutouts in a shiny reptile pattern on top and the mermaid skirt on the bottom are not only chic but a bit fashion forward.

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