Glitz at the Grammys: Best and Worst Fashion of All Time

Glitz at the Grammys: Best and Worst Fashion of All Time

• BEST

  Aretha Franklin holds her Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female in 1970 wearing a detailed red dress with gold embellishments and a matching head scarf.

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• BEST (AND ICONIC)

  Run DMC’s iconic fashion spurred an entire street style movement. Known for Adidas tracksuits, shell toes, gold rope chains and Kangol hats, this trio turned heads at the 1980 Grammys.

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  Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John attends the 1983 Grammys where she won Best Video of the Year for “Physical." Olivia's song and music video made headbands a fashion accessory outside the gym.

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  From the Technicolor hair to the fruit necklace, Cyndi Lauper gives us the best of the '80s in this eclectic ensemble at the 1984 Grammys.

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  Singer Rod Stewart and girlfriend Rachel Hunter show us why we’re glad the shoulder-pad trend went out of style in the 90’s at the 1991 Grammy Awards.

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  Rocker Melissa Ethridge shows off her Best Rock Vocal Performance award for “Ain’t It Heavy” in leather, leather, and more leather.

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• WORST

  Lil’ Kim forgot her pants and instead decided to wear shimmery tights that illuminate her legs. Talk about making an entrance.

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• BEST

  It was the age of girl groups and boy bands, and Destiny’s Child was definitely one of our faves, pictured here in matching toned two-pieces.

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• WORST

  Cue the screaming! Huge boy band *NSYNC were the heartthrobs of the early 2000’s, and they rocked high hair and lots of leather at the height of their fame.

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• WORST

  We’re a little more than confused by Alicia Keys’ choice to wear this gown over jeans in 2004, but with that voice, we’ll let it slide!

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  Sheryl Crow rocked a cut-out yellow dress to show off her toned bod, and we have to admire the bold move!

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• WORST

  We can’t help but wonder about this dress on Cher in 2008, too many textures going on for our liking!

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• YOU DECIDE

  Rihanna wears an… interesting sheer ruffle-tiered dress to the 2011 Grammy Awards.

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  'Singer Sasha Gradiva wore a questionable arm accessory to the Awards in 2012.

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• WORST

  We’re pretty sure that’s Nicki’s own face on her dress! While the red riding hood-inspired hood on this dress is different, it was criticized for being offensive and inappropriate for the Grammy's.

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• WORST??

  Madonna amped up her rare dark locks at the 1999 Grammys with a bright red dress, complete with patent leather, and what looks like a cape.

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• BEST

  Faith Hill is a vision in this fitted dress with a cowl-neck, bringing even more grace to the Grammy Awards stage.

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• WORST (BUT ADORABLE)

  A pint-sized Aaron Carter steals the show in a neon yellow jacket in 1999.

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• BEST

  It was the age of girl groups and boy bands, and Destiny

• WORST

  Cue the screaming! Huge boy band *NSYNC were the heartthrobs of the early 2000

• BEST (AND MEMORABLE)

  Jennifer Lopez goes down in history with this Versace dress: revealing and sexy, she stopped quite a few people in their tracks at the 2000 Grammy Awards.

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• WORST

  Christina Aguilera has always been a show-stopper with her hair and style choices, and the braids she sported in 2001 were certainly one of these looks!

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• WORST

  Beyonce wore this sheer number to the 2002 Grammy Awards, a pop of color between bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.

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• BEST

  Beyonce matched her numerous Grammy Awards in 2004, decked out in gold from head to toe.

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  Carrie Underwood looked lovely in this shimmering dress with long flowing curls at the 2007 Grammys.

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  Katy Perry is glamorous with the Old-Hollywood style hair, but all fun with her pink dress with a large flower embellishment.

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  Jennifer Hudson looked amazing in red at the 2007 Grammy Awards.

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• WORST

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  Singer M.I.A. rocks bright blue sneakers with this funky patterned dress.

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• BEST

  A brunette Miley Cyrus waves in a black one-shoulder dress with a floral embellishment at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

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• BEST

  These dapper gentlemen are a tribute to the Jonas name in these slick suits at the 2009 Grammys.

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• BEST

  There are no words necessary: Lady Gaga, ladies and gentlemen.

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• YOU DECIDE

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• BEST

  Cee Lo Green never disappoints, his personality coming out in his music and his outfits!

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• CAN YOU EVEN TELL?

  Lady Gaga arrives to the 2011 Grammys in an egg. Yes, an egg.

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• WORST

  Fergie rocked this orange lace number with confidence, but the ensemble was widely panned. It may have been the see-through material and her black undergarments that critic

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