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Fashion

Look Back at the Best GRAMMYs Gowns of All Time

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By ETonline Staff

5:57 AM PST, November 10, 2023

Here's a look back at the best -- and often times outrageous -- GRAMMYs style statements of all time. From Taylor Swift's unexpected red-and-pink crop top-and-skirt combo in 2016 to Fergie's stunning appearance in Calvin Klein back in 2008, check out who made the cut!

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Lizzo

Lizzo
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To the 2023 GRAMMYs, Lizzo stood out in her elaborate Dolce & Gabbana orange getup.


Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
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The ponytailed pop princess ruled the red carpet in 2020 in an over-sized gray tulle ball gown by Giambattista Valli, which she completed with matching silk gloves. Her makeup was just as flawless with a perfect cat eye and nude lip. 


Cardi B

cardi b at 2019 grammys
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Okurrrrr, girl! The "Push" rapper went over the top in the best way possible in this Mugler Couture oyster dress at the 2019 GRAMMYs.


Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae at 2018 grammys
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The GRAMMY nominee suited up in 2018 in a black Dolce&Gabbana tux adorned with floral embroidery.


Adele

Adele Grammys 2017
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Gorgeous in green, the GRAMMY winner turned heads in a glamorous custom-made Givenchy gown in 2017.

Celine Dion

Celine Dion Grammys 2017
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Another stunner at the 2017 GRAMMYS was the "My Heart Will Go On" singer, who rocked a vibrant green sequin Zuhair Murad creation that featured a plunging neckline, high slit and a bow in the center.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez Grammys 2016
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We couldn't get enough of the "Fetish" singer's dazzling midnight blue Calvin Klein Collection frock that showed off the perfect amount of skin in 2016.

Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen at 2016 GRAMMys
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Then pregnant with her and husband John Legend's first child, daughter Luna, Teigen wowed in a bejeweled white cape Yousef Aljasmi dress, which she paired with a matching clutch and diamond earrings, in 2016.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift at 2016 GRAMMYs
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We didn't expect Swift to step out in a tiny red bandeau top and neon pink maxi skirt by Versace at the 2016 GRAMMYs, but we're pretty stunned with the results! 

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian Grammys 2015
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Sparkles all around! For the 2015 ceremony, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star opted for a shimmering gold robe-like dress by Jean Paul Gaultier.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande Grammys 2015
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All grown up! The "Side to Side" songstress strut her stuff in a white with silver chain metal Versace gown in 2015.

Beyonce

Beyonce at 2014 GRAMMys
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Jaws dropped when Queen Bey stepped out in this curve-hugging, semi-sheer floral gown by Project Runway alum Michael Costello in 2014.

Ciara

Ciara at 2014 GRAMMYs
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Jumping on the gilded train, a pregnant Ciara glowed in a long-sleeved, sequin-covered nude Emilio Pucci frock in 2014.

Rihanna

Rihanna Grammys 2013
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Nobody can do it quite like Rihanna! In 2013, the "Diamonds" singer was the ultimate lady in red in a gorgeous candy apple gown by Azzedine Alaia that featured a long sheer train and criss-cross neckline.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry at 2013 grammys
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In 2013, the "I Kissed A Girl" singer showed off her best assets in a body-hugging, long-sleeve aqua Gucci gown that featured pearls and beaded embellishment on the collar and chest.


Rihanna

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RiRi stunned in 2012 in this slinky Giorgio Armani dress that featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.

Selena Gomez

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The "Wolves" singer took home the gold in this metallic J. Mendel number in 2011.

Lady Gaga

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Leave it to Mother Monster to turn the red carpet into an art show! Gaga stole the show in 2010 even before it started with this sculptural, far-out Giorgio Armani Prive dress and neon yellow wig.

Faith Hill

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The country singer's asymmetrical Valentino piece in 2008 was anything but your average LBD.

Fergie

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What's fergilicious? This gorgeous canary yellow strapless Calvin Klein dress the Black Eyed Peas singer wore in 2008.

Carrie Underwood

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The GRAMMY red carpet is the place to have some awards show fun, and that's just what Underwood did when she stepped out in this floral, cleavage-baring Zuhair Murad dress in 2008.

Alicia Keys

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This girl was on fire in a daring Giorgio Armani Prive halter dress in 2006.

Gwen Stefani

gwen stefani at 2006 grammys
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The No Doubt frontwoman covered her baby bump in a rock star creation from her L.A.M.B. line: a leopard print dress with an ombré green train in 2016.


Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson at 2006 Grammys
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We couldn't keep our eyes off the "Since U Been Gone" singer when she walked the carpet in 2006 in this strapless black Max Azria Atelier dress with a full ruffled skirt.

Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child at 2001 grammy party
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The skintight Garden of Eve-inspired dresses the trio slipped into for the 2001 show have become downright iconic. 

Jennifer Lopez

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In 2000, J. Lo's rocked a jaw-dropping green Versace gown that may be the most famous GRAMMYs dress of all time!

Britney Spears

britney spears at 2000 grammys
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The pop princess was a white-hot wonder in an old Hollywood-inspired Randolph Duke dress and matching fur stole in 2000.


Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith at 1998 grammys
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In 1998, the then-pregnant actress goofed around while showing off both her baby bump and her sparkly, nearly-nude dress.

Selena

Selena at 1994 grammys
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The late Latina icon stunned in a white sequined halter gown and bold red lip in 1994. That year, she won her first GRAMMY for Best Mexican-American Album for Live, the first time a female Tejano artist nabbed the award.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell at 1991 grammys
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Leave it to the supermodel to make a deck of cards-inspired bubble-skirt mini and red boa look oh-so-chic. Campbell wore this look to the 33rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1991.

Cher

Cher Grammys 1974
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Back in 1974, the pop icon was the embodiment of a butterfly dream. 

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