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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 · Updated October 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.

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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Aaliyah Throwback Style

Nobody could rock the baggy look like Aaliyah.

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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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?

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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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.

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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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.

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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Aaliyah Throwback Style

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

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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Aaliyah Throwback Style

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

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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Aaliyah Throwback Style

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

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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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.

12 Throwback Photos of Aaliyah’s Iconic Style
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