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12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah's Iconic Style

Today marks what would have been R&B songstress Aaliyah's 38th birthday. Years after her untimely passing, we're still enamored with her iconic style. In honor of her special day, we're taking a look at some of her cool, sultry and effortlessly flawless looks.

By Dominique Hobdy · January 16, 2017October 26, 2020
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Aaliyah Style

Today marks what would have been R&B songstress Aaliyah’s 38th birthday. Years after her untimely passing we’re still enamored with her iconic style. In honor of her special day, we’re taking a look at some of her cool, sultry and effortlessly flawless looks.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Nobody could rock the baggy look like Aaliyah.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Aaliyah was never afraid of going glam, especially for the red carpet.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

How stunning does she look in this gorgeous golden gown?

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

We’re pretty sure this look will be recreated in some form this fashion month. Aaliyah was so ahead of this athleisure game.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Yasss! Who could forget this stunner?!

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

We’d wear this leather cami today. Seriously.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

We think it’s safe to say that this was the look that perfectly embodied Aaliyah. And it was so good.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Aaliyah’s cool girl aesthetic was always elevated with a good leather moment.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

These more relaxed leather pants were the perfect match with her strapless scalloped top.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Come through, baby girl! How snatched is Aaliyah in this killer black dress?

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Showing Tommy Hilfiger some major love in true 90’s form.

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Aaliyah Throwback Style

This embellished see-through ensemble was absolutely breathtaking.

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