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Home • Fashion

Beyoncé's Fiercest Concert Costumes

You may say it's the beat or the choreography, but frankly, we think it's the clothes. From her rainbow-colored fringed knits, to sultry, sequined one-pieces, Beyonce's scorching haute costumes are every bit as entertaining as her classic hits. Check out some of our faves from her performances across the globe...
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Beyoncé opened her show at the 2013 Super Bowl “Crazy in Love” and clad in leather and lace outfit by a little-known designer named Rubin Singer.

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2012 Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live

In true showgirl fashion, Beyoncé worked a feathered headdress and fully beaded bodysuit by The Blondes for her big return, a four-night stint at Revel in Atlantic City, four months after giving birth to baby Blue Ivy in January 2012.

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2012 Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live

Among the bedazzled assortments, Beyoncé rocked a black and yellow intricately patterned, bumble bee-inspired set by her mom Tina Knowles for House of Deréon Couture for her four-night stint at Revel in Atlantic City.

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2012 Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live

The craftsmanship of Tina Knowles for House of Dereon Couture was on front stage in this beaded peplum jacket and fringed boy briefs.

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2012 Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live

The songstress’ post-baby body was on full display in this fiery red cut-out leotard by Ralph & Russo.

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Beyonce wore a sparkly dress designed by her mother, Tina Knowles, for her, ‘4 Intimate Nights’ concert series in NYC in August 2011.

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Beyonce in a sheer, fringed sheer number at the Oxegen Music Festival in Ireland in July 2011. Get into the amazing earrings as well.

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Beyonce is bright and beautiful in this knit, fringed tunic at her ‘Good Morning America’ concert in July 2011.

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Beyonce pairs the yellow knit tunic with matching hot pants and contrasting turquoise earrings at her ‘Good Morning America’ concert in July 2011.

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If it aint broke – duplicate it! Here, Beyonce wears a black version of the amazing yellow knit tunic for her ‘Good Morning America’ concert in July 2011.

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We’re huge fans of the thick fringes which line the bottom of the costume.

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Remember this one? Bey blew our minds with this cage-like, metal construction at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2011.

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Bey takes her bow with the lights on and we see how intricate – and sexy – this gown truly is. Extra points for her favorite flesh toned fishnets.

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Here, Beyonce keeps the fringes – but loses the hot pants – for her performance at the Palais Nikaïa in Nice in June 2011.

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A closer look and we’re convinced: Bey’s fringes add as much drama to her performance as her blond tresses.

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Notice one of Beyonce’s favorite deets in her performance attire: an asymmetrical hemline as seen on this haute pink mini.

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Sweet, sparkly, sequined pumps are the cherry on top of Bey’s concert costume.

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Bey shimmy and shakes in her standard sequins and short, short combo. But the most important accessory? The wind machine off stage.

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This time instead of pumps, Beyonce opts for strappy sandals – and her traditional flesh-toned fishnet tights.

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Beyonce surprises Oprah – and an entire Chicago audience – when she steps out in this Tuxedo style stunner to perform her latest hit, ‘Run The World (Girls)’

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We love the pop of color Beyonce’s red, patent pumps add to her concert ensemble.

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The assymetrical hemline and beaded necklace and bow tie add drama to the details of this concert ensemble.

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Beyonce serves sparkle and style in with this high waist hot pant and sequined jacket ensemble.

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What we love best about this look? The bold belt buckle which adds a touch of sass to this sultry look.

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Its not just sequins, shorts and fishnets! Beyonce shows a softer side in this breathtaking pleated gown with a plunging neckline.

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