The Grammy Awards are a time for the best musicians of the year to come out and dazzle the world with their vocals, musical achievements, and, of course, their wildly outrageous outfits. From the green Versace dress that broke the internet to sultry near-naked styles that stunned onlookers near and far, the stars at the Grammys seem to bring more than just their vocals to the show.
We went back into the photo archives to bring you the most iconic fashion moments from the big night that stunned, shocked, and completely surprised us. It’s no secret that when the fashion and music industries come together, some very interesting things are bound to happen, and that’s all we can hope for during this year’s virtual show. Take a peek at over 100 of our favorite looks, and get ready for another year of fierce fashion.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga‘s showstopping 2010 red carpet look was nothing short of fascinating.
Rihanna
Rihanna worked a bold and beautiful, fiery-red Alaïa gown at the 2013 awards.
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé’s short and sexy sequined number dazzled us in 2010.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift went with a gorgeous J. Mendel gown in 2013.
Rihanna
Rihanna‘s barely there Jean Paul Gaultier gown garnered a ton of attention in 2011.
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé was a standout in a chic black and white jumpsuit by Osman Yousefzada in 2013.
Lady Gaga
It couldn’t have been easy to sit behind Lady Gaga at the 2010 show – this futuristic costume was just one of several that evening.
Lil' Kim
Lil’ Kim styled up sheer layers in 1998.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian wore Jean Paul Gaultier Couture to the 2015 awards.
Adele
Who didn’t adore Adele’s Valentino dress in 2015?
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood went with long-sleeves back in 2012 wearing Gomez-Gracia.
Lady Gaga
Wearing an Armani Privé dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and her standout engagement ring at the 2018 show.
Gwen Stefani
In 2006, a pregnant Gwen Stefani wore L.A.M.B. to the Grammy Awards.
Ciara
In 2010, Ciara stunned in Givenchy.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian looked like a Grammy statue herself in a low-cut gold Basil Soda gown in 2011.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson wore a black peplum Victoria Beckham number in 2010.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez flaunted a lot of leg and bared some shoulder in an asymmetrical Anthony Vaccarello gown in 2013.
Lil' Kim
Just one of Lil’ Kim’s many over-the-top red carpet getups; the year was 2002.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani wore a Versace jumpsuit to the Grammy Awards in 2015.
Fiona Apple
Singer Fiona Apple wore J. Mendel to the 2006 show.
Diana Ross
Singing legend Diana Ross wore an eye-catching purple coat in 2006.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland attended in a Georges Chakra Couture back in 2013.
Beyoncé Knowles and Prince
Beyoncé and Prince coordinated in shades of purple and pink for their Grammys performance in 2004.
Estelle
Estelle upped the ante on the red carpet in 2013 with a bold print on her cropped top and full-length skirt – a look she designed.
Tina Turner
We love Tina Turner’s fur-chic look from 1982.
Cyndi Lauper
Here’s Cyndi Lauper doing her wild thing in 1984.
Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne was feeling rebellious on the red carpet in 2003.
Grace Jones
Grace Jones gave us a strong-shouldered black and yellow look in 1984.
Kanye West
Kanye West channeled Prince’s “Purple Rain” days for the 2006 show.
Britney Spears and Alicia Keys
Britney Spears and Alicia Keys both got the pirate memo in 2002.
Imogen Heap
Imogen Heap looked like a modern-day Mary Poppins in 2007.
Faith Hill
Faith Hill wore a lavender gown and curly hairstyle at the 1999 show.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson looked too cool in an all-white suit at the Grammys in 1993.
Destiny's Child
Destiny’s Child channeled the Garden of Eden at the 2001 show with awards in tow.
Ariana Grande
The “Thank U, Next” singer rocked a long-trained red dress and dainty jewelry in 2016 when she arrived on the red carpet.
Rihanna
In a modern Elizabethan gown, R&B queen Rihanna turned up the heat on the red carpet in 2010 in this show-stopping ensemble.
Alicia Keys
In a dramatic red dress, Alicia Keys looked simply tantalizing when she arrived at the show in 2019.
Camila Cabello
“Señorita” singer Camila Cabello wowed the 2019 show when she wore this custom Armani gown and Harry Winston jewels.
Prince
Prince didn’t even have to perform at the 2015 Grammys to steal the show. He simply won over the crowd by wearing this striking orange suit.
Miley Cyrus
Superstar Miley Cyrus wore a dress fit for a queen when she performed at the Grammys in 2018. The stunning Zac Posen gown was dreamy in every way.
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé shut down the 2017 Grammys when she wore a glittering gold gown that flawlessly showed off her growing baby bump.
Gwen Stefani
Dressed in all white, Gwen Stefani looked like a literal goddess at the 2003 Grammys.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift
When Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift went to the 2016 Grammys together, the duo made waves on the red carpet when they arrived in these gorgeous gowns. Gomez wore a navy blue sparkly spaghetti strap dress, while Swift opted for a sexy two-piece neon set.
Jennifer Lopez
Wearing a Ralph & Russo Couture dress right off the runway with Niwaka jewels, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Jimmy Choo platform heels, Jennifer Lopez stole the show in 2019 in this killer outfit.
Alicia Keys
Singer Alicia Keys took the dress-over-jeans look to a whole new level at the 2002 show when she sported a sea-green sheer robe over blue jeans on the red carpet.
Andra Day
The year 2019 was in for a treat when Andra Day wore a purple feathered minidress and Sophia Webster heels to the Grammys.
Katy Perry
With gorgeous lilac hair and a sheer sparkly dress, Katy Perry worked the 2015 red carpet like it was her job.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross made onlookers green with envy when she debuted this Ralph & Russo Couture look in 2019 with Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Sia and Maddie Ziegler
Iconic duo Sia and Maddie Ziegler wore matching white wigs to the 2015 show, making everyone do a double-take.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner wore a Balmain Couture look with Jimmy Choo heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels when she attended the 2019 red carpet.
Madonna
The “Like a Prayer” singer rocked a red belted dress with red-hot booties at the 1999 show, complete with a Coca-Cola in hand.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry turned heads in 2019 when she arrived on the carpet wearing a Balmain Couture dress with Djula jewelry.
Beyoncé Knowles
Looking like a true goddess, Beyoncé worked a sheer white floral gown by Michael Costello on the red carpet back in 2014, and looked simply angelic.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Pregnant Jada Pinkett Smith debuted her baby bump in a sheer sparkly dress at the 1998 show with effortless beauty and grace.
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves was a tulle dream in a Valentino gown in 2019.
Jada Pinkett Smith
The 41st Grammy Awards show was in for a treat when Jada Pinkett Smith arrived in this cutout dress with strappy black heels.
Cardi B
Always dressed to impress, Cardi B made a splash in 2019 when she wore this vintage Mugler Couture from 1995, originally worn by Simonetta Gianfelici. She accessorized the look with 28-carat Gismondi 1754 diamond earrings.
Lady Gaga
Gaga was true to her groundbreaking roots at the 2016 Grammys when she arrived in her interpretation of Ziggy Stardust in a printed blue dress with a high-slit and red platform heels.
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe was perfection in a voluminous minidress with a wide-brim hat and Tiffany & Co. jewels when she arrived on the 2019 red carpet.
Mary J. Blige
In 1996, Mary J. Blige sported a head-to-toe cheetah print look complete with black gloves and killer shades.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez looked like a dream in 2017 when she arrived in this stunning lavender Ralph & Russo Couture gown complete with a high slit and tulle neck detail.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga was a silver-sequin queen on the red carpet in 2015 when she wore this dazzling low-cut dress with matching dainty heels.
Ciara
In a nearly-naked diamond-studded black dress, Ciara wowed the onlookers that attended the Grammys in 2016.
Beyoncé Knowles
Winner of five Grammy awards during the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004, Beyoncé slayed the red carpet in a shimmering gold gown.
Bebe Rexha
Looking as red-hot as ever, Bebe Rexha debuted a tiered Monsoori gown with a plunging neckline and jewels at the 2019 show.
Penélope Cruz
Let’s face it: no one has looked as good in a pantsuit as Penélope Cruz did at the 2005 show.
Madonna
In too-cool-for-school matching suits, Madonna and her then 9-year-old son, David Banda, gave the term “family affair” a whole new meaning in 2014.
Jada Pinkett Smith
In a feathered gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Jada Pinkett Smith looked sexy, sultry, and stunning in 2019 when she flaunted this fantastic ensemble.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen was glowing in a white gown at the 2016 show, complete with a cute baby bump to complement her look.
Sheryl Crow
Looking all too sexy in a yellow cutout gown, Sheryl Crow graced the 2005 red carpet with more than it deserved.
Chrissy Teigen
In a sexy Roberto Cavalli dress, Chrissy Teigen gave the red carpet a show at the 2017 awards.
H.E.R.
Singer H.E.R. went seriously glam to the 2019 Grammys when she wore this sparkly Coach look with an Elegance Inc. ring.
Solange Knowles
Singer-songwriter Solange was a sight for sore eyes in 2017 when she wore this pleated gold metallic Gucci gown.
SZA
Singer SZA embodied a real-life angel in 2018 when she wore a beaded long-sleeve gown on the red carpet.
Will Smith
Will Smith received a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1999 show, and should’ve also received an award for his dashing two-tone leather suit.
Cardi B
While making yet another Grammys debut, Cardi B looked angelic in an Ashi Studio white gown in 2018.
Dua Lipa
Singer Dua Lipa had all eyes on her in a floor-sweeping silver strapless gown with jewels from Bulgari and Ashley Zhang in 2019.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato‘s beige cut-out bodycon dress was worthy of all the awards at the 2017 show for more reasons than one.
Heidi Klum
Wearing a Stéphane Rolland dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes, Heidi Klum wowed the crowd in 2019.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga lit up the 2019 red carpet (per usual) in a stunning metallic Celine gown with Tiffany jewels.
Jennifer Lopez
Jenny from the block shook the red carpet in 1999 when she arrived in this delicate gold sequin minidress.
Katy Perry
“Firework” singer Katy Perry looked like an absolute bombshell in 2011 when she flaunted this sexy Armani dress which featured a bedazzled bra, long iridescent skirt, and feathery white wings.
Ashlee Simpson
Ashlee Simpson slipped into head-to-toe shimmer when she sported this Georges Chakra Couture number at the 2019 award show.