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GRAMMY Style Through The Years

Gear up for the GRAMMYs this weekend with highlights of the good, the bad—and the questionable.

By Celia L. Smith · January 28, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Rule Breaker

Grace Jones was the original creator of head turning, jaw-dropping looks, so in 1983 when she fearlessly wore a caged costume to the GRAMMY Awards, it was like any other day for Jones. We owe it all to her!

02
LBD Diva

In 1991, Mariah was a newbie to the red carpet but was certainly savvy enough to know that an LBD never fails, no matter the occasion.

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03
Wild One

In ’96 MJB was as fierce as she wanted to be, swathed in leopard, her signature dark shades and gloves for complete fabulousness.

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04
Goddess

Fabulous at any age, Diana Ross arrived at the 39th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 1997 in an exquisite black and white trumpet gown, diamonds and a glow that was out of this world.

05
Simply Stunning

At the 41st Annual Grammy Awards in 1999, natural beauty Lauryn Hill wore simple but pretty separates. Her tulle maxi skirt paired with a basic black top and diamond necklace stood true to her down to earth style.

06
All That Jazz

Kelis was never one to be a wall flower. At the 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2004, the singer donned a shimmery showgirl style gown, a combination of modern, retro and glam all in one.

07
All Eyes On Me

JLO made it a night to remember in 2000 when she sauntered onto the red carpet in this palm print Versace gown, complete with plunging neckline and super-high split commanding everyone’s attention.

08
Panel Discussion

In 2001, Braxton definitely aimed to top JLO’s sexy moment in this Richard Tyler paneled gown at The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. The singer’s mission was to sport something sexy before she got married and had children –– mission accomplished.

09
Gang of Green

Three’s a charm! In 2001, Destiny’s Child donned variations of Tina Knowles’ sparkling designs. We’re certain everyone was seeing green in more ways than one with the group taking home four awards that night.

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10
Global Style

In 2002, Keys was still stuck in her tomboy ways, sporting a Jean Paul Gaultier embroidered sari style.

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11
Red Stop

Versace turned heads again –– literally, at the 2012 GRAMMY’s with Nicki Minaj’s Little Red Riding Hood-esque ensemble. We couldn’t help but wonder if she’d gone Gaga on us.

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12
Talk That Talk

Sexy, stunning, and bold was Rihanna’s Armani gown at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2012. Hands down, best dressed and most buzzed about look of the night.

13
See-Through Stunner

Kelly Rowland was on a sexy streak prior to 55th Annual GRAMMY’s, but no one was ready for the hotness she unleashed on the red carpet in this see-through Georges Chakra gown.

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14
Suited Up

Some loved it, some hated it, either way Queen Bey gave them something to talk about when she broke the rules for the night, ditching her typical gown for an Osman jumpsuit last year.

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