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Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks

There is no denying Janet's legacy as a musician and as a fashion icon. Over the years, she has dazzled us with so many inspiring looks. In celebration of her 50th Birthday we've rounded up just a few of them. Check 'em out! 
By Julee Wilson & Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
1972

Janet proved she was destined to be style star at the tender age of 6. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Michael Ochs Archives
02
1975

All dolled up with her brother Michael at the 1975 American Music Awards. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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03
1977

She upped the ante in this over-the-top look at the 1977 American Music Awards. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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04
1977

PYT (Pretty young thang)! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
05
1978

Bright and beautiful while posing for a professional portrait. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Michael Ochs Archives
06
1982

Another portrait, another cute pose. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
07
1984

Stepping out with her sister LaToya at the Grammy Awards’ after party. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella
08
1985

Shoulder pads never looked so good. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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09
1986

#HairGoals 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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10
1987

Big hair don’t care! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images
11
1988

Even turtlenecks can be sexy. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
12
1990

One word: HOT! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
13
1993

Twining with brother Michael backstage at the Grammy Awards. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
14
1994

Casual and cool! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
15
1997

Her crimson-hued curls are just stunning. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
16
1999

Awesome abs! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Getty Images
17
1999

An eye-catching corset was definitely a good look for the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
18
1999

Hat game strong. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
19
2000

Only Janet can pull off a black leather gown. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Kevin Winter
20
2001
Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Ron Galella/WireImage
21
2001

Janet seriously has the best costumes. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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22
2001

White hot! 

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23
2002

This chick’s abs just don’t stop. Ever. 

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24
2004

Can’t go wrong in a crisp white gown. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Carlo Allegri-Getty Images
25
2004

We’ll never forget this outfit (or that nip slip) at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
26
2006

Strapless and sophiticated. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
John Sciulli/WireImage
27
2006

Gorgeous in green! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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28
2007

We love seeing Janet on the big screen and on the red carpet like when she stepped out for the “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married” premiere. 

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Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
29
2008

Sharp suit! 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
30
2008

A little Asian persuation at the Alexander McQueen store opening in Los Angeles

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
31
2008

Sitting pretty at BET’s “106 & Park”

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Scott Gries/Getty Images
32
2009
Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
33
2009

Menswear chic at a Giorgio Armani Fashion Show. 

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Venturelli/WireImage
34
2010

Lovely in a LBD. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Larry Busacca/Getty Images
35
2010

Sleek and chic at the “Why Did I Get Married Too?” premiere. 

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Theo Wargo
36
2010
Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
37
2010

Janet is a vision in this avant-garde ensemble.

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
38
2010

There is always a reason to slip on a stunning black gown. 

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Dimitrios Kambouris
39
2010

Remember that time Janet killed it on stage at the Essence Music Festival/

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40
2010
Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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41
2011

Bionic woman! 

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42
2011

All black everything! 

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43
2011
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Steve Granitz/WireImage
44
2011

Obsessed with this ridiculously stunning red carpet look for the AmFAR gala. 

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Tony Barson/WireImage
45
2012

High contrast = high style

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46
2012

Godess. 

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Venturelli/WireImage
47
2013

How you wear pants on the red carpet and look better than everyone. 

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48
2015

Accepting her Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award at the BET Awards. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images
49
2015

Slaying at her “Unbreakable” World Tour stop in Miami. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
50
2016

Dazzling the crowd in Dubai. 

Janet Jackson's Most Fabulous Looks
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