These Are the Wildest Looks in the History of the Grammys, Which Is REALLY Saying Something

  • <p>From wearing ball gowns made of see-through construction materials to suiting up as an actual alien, here are the 40 craziest looks in the history of the Grammy Awards.</p>
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    These Are the Wildest Looks in the History of the Grammys, Which Is REALLY Saying Something

    From wearing ball gowns made of see-through construction materials to suiting up as an actual alien, here are the 40 craziest looks in the history of the Grammy Awards.

  • <p>She really took the theme of butterflies and ran with it.</p>
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    Cher, 1974

    She really took the theme of butterflies and ran with it.

  • <p><em>Gone With the Wind </em>meets, well, Olivia Newton John.</p>
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    Olivia Newton John, 1983

    Gone With the Wind meets, well, Olivia Newton John.

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  • <p>In all fairness, this was actually a pretty standard look for Cyndi Lauper back in the day.</p>
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    Cyndi Lauper, 1984

    In all fairness, this was actually a pretty standard look for Cyndi Lauper back in the day.

  • <p>A nice day for a white wedding (times two).</p>
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    Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd, 1987

    A nice day for a white wedding (times two).

  • <p>I like to think ONJ spent the week before the Grammys sitting at home bedazzling that denim jacket herself.</p>
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    Olivia Newton John, 1987

    I like to think ONJ spent the week before the Grammys sitting at home bedazzling that denim jacket herself.

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  • <p>Sparkles, ruffles, and hair that's absolutely full of secrets—I give you <strong>the '80s</strong>!</p>
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    Paula Abdul, 1989

    Sparkles, ruffles, and hair that's absolutely full of secrets—I give you the '80s!

  • <p>Scrunchies and sparkly fringe = a classic combo.</p>
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    Paula Abdul, 1990

    Scrunchies and sparkly fringe = a classic combo.

  • <p>The highly embellished crotch was a bold choice. </p>
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    Kate Pierson, 1991

    The highly embellished crotch was a bold choice.

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  • <p>Music's <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g10330555/celine-dion-being-extra/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:queen of fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">queen of fashion</a> channeling <em>Little House on the Prairie</em>, maybe?</p>
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    Céline Dion, 1994

    Music's queen of fashion channeling Little House on the Prairie, maybe?

  • <p>Why <em>not</em> dress up like Minnie Mouse to an awards show? </p>
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    Annie Lenox, 1995

    Why not dress up like Minnie Mouse to an awards show?

  • <p>Big sleeve energy. </p>
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    Chaka Khan, 1996

    Big sleeve energy.

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  • <p>They were really into mint green, obviously.</p>
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    Salt 'n' Pepa, 1996

    They were really into mint green, obviously.

  • <p>No bottoms, no problem!</p>
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    Lil' Kim, 1998

    No bottoms, no problem!

  • <p>The. Dress: An extremely low neckline that changed all our lives forever.</p>
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    Jennifer Lopez, 2000

    The. Dress: An extremely low neckline that changed all our lives forever.

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  • <p>Someone seems to have gotten lost on their way to the Renaissance fair.</p>
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    Crystal Bernard, 2000

    Someone seems to have gotten lost on their way to the Renaissance fair.

  • <p>Actually, this isn't that crazy by today's standards, but back then it was pretty scandalous.</p>
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    Toni Braxton, 2001

    Actually, this isn't that crazy by today's standards, but back then it was pretty scandalous.

  • <p>Just wow.</p>
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    Traci Bingham, 2001

    Just wow.

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  • <p>A lot going on here.</p>
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    Sheryl Crow, 2002

    A lot going on here.

  • <p>She must really like peacocks.</p>
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    Margaret Cho, 2004

    She must really like peacocks.

  • <p>The flapper theme came on a little strong.</p>
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    Christina Aguilera, 2004

    The flapper theme came on a little strong.

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  • <p>Maybe this dress was originally a costume from a zombie prom movie? </p>
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    Cher, 2008

    Maybe this dress was originally a costume from a zombie prom movie?

  • <p>Judy Jetson would be proud of this lewk.</p>
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    Estelle, 2009

    Judy Jetson would be proud of this lewk.

  • <p>This is actually fabulous. The red carpet needs more OTT maternity outfits. </p>
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    M.I.A., 2009

    This is actually fabulous. The red carpet needs more OTT maternity outfits.

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  • <p>Between the spikes and the shoes, Gaga should have won an award just for making it down the red carpet without impaling herself. </p>
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    Lady Gaga, 2010

    Between the spikes and the shoes, Gaga should have won an award just for making it down the red carpet without impaling herself.

  • <p>The tiniest dress ever and the largest headband bow.</p>
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    Nadeea Volianova, 2010

    The tiniest dress ever and the largest headband bow.

  • <p>Oh, Lord.</p>
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    Nicki Minaj, 2012

    Oh, Lord.

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  • <p>A lot to unpack here.</p>
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    Bonnie McKee, 2012

    A lot to unpack here.

  • <p>Waiting for her to pull a well-trained rabbit out of her hat.</p>
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    Cindy Valentine, 2013

    Waiting for her to pull a well-trained rabbit out of her hat.

  • <p>I'll just leave this right here with no comment.</p>
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    Bleona Qereti, 2015

    I'll just leave this right here with no comment.

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  • <p>Construction-site chic. </p>
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    Joy Villa, 2015

    Construction-site chic.

  • <p>The rear view of this look caused a stir.</p>
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    Modonna, 2015

    The rear view of this look caused a stir.

  • <p>~Spacey~.</p>
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    Z LaLa, 2016

    ~Spacey~.

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  • <p>YAS! Slay, Baddie!!!!!</p>
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    Baddie Winkle, 2016

    YAS! Slay, Baddie!!!!!

  • <p>Nothing to see here.</p>
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    Lady Gaga, 2017

    Nothing to see here.

  • <p>Not wearing a shirt was a big mood in 2017, I'm gathering.</p>
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    Halsey, 2017

    Not wearing a shirt was a big mood in 2017, I'm gathering.

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  • <p>There are no words.</p>
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    Gnarly Davidson, 2017

    There are no words.

  • <p>An angel among us.</p>
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    Cardi B, 2018

    An angel among us.

  • <p>This blazer dress is actual goals, I love it.</p>
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    Andra Day, 2018

    This blazer dress is actual goals, I love it.

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  • <p>Yes, that's an actual halo on her head.</p>
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    Lana Del Rey, 2018

    Yes, that's an actual halo on her head.

  • <p>Rainbow fur moments don't happen every red carpet. But when they do happen, every other look just seems understated. </p>
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    Tierra Whack

    Rainbow fur moments don't happen every red carpet. But when they do happen, every other look just seems understated.

  • <p>Ok, someone open an Etsy shop and make this exact look for us.</p>
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    Post Malone

    Ok, someone open an Etsy shop and make this exact look for us.

<p>From wearing ball gowns made of see-through construction materials to suiting up as an actual alien, here are the 40 craziest looks in the history of the Grammy Awards.</p>
<p>She really took the theme of butterflies and ran with it.</p>
<p><em>Gone With the Wind </em>meets, well, Olivia Newton John.</p>
<p>In all fairness, this was actually a pretty standard look for Cyndi Lauper back in the day.</p>
<p>A nice day for a white wedding (times two).</p>
<p>I like to think ONJ spent the week before the Grammys sitting at home bedazzling that denim jacket herself.</p>
<p>Sparkles, ruffles, and hair that's absolutely full of secrets—I give you <strong>the '80s</strong>!</p>
<p>Scrunchies and sparkly fringe = a classic combo.</p>
<p>The highly embellished crotch was a bold choice. </p>
<p>Music's <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g10330555/celine-dion-being-extra/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:queen of fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">queen of fashion</a> channeling <em>Little House on the Prairie</em>, maybe?</p>
<p>Why <em>not</em> dress up like Minnie Mouse to an awards show? </p>
<p>Big sleeve energy. </p>
<p>They were really into mint green, obviously.</p>
<p>No bottoms, no problem!</p>
<p>The. Dress: An extremely low neckline that changed all our lives forever.</p>
<p>Someone seems to have gotten lost on their way to the Renaissance fair.</p>
<p>Actually, this isn't that crazy by today's standards, but back then it was pretty scandalous.</p>
<p>Just wow.</p>
<p>A lot going on here.</p>
<p>She must really like peacocks.</p>
<p>The flapper theme came on a little strong.</p>
<p>Maybe this dress was originally a costume from a zombie prom movie? </p>
<p>Judy Jetson would be proud of this lewk.</p>
<p>This is actually fabulous. The red carpet needs more OTT maternity outfits. </p>
<p>Between the spikes and the shoes, Gaga should have won an award just for making it down the red carpet without impaling herself. </p>
<p>The tiniest dress ever and the largest headband bow.</p>
<p>Oh, Lord.</p>
<p>A lot to unpack here.</p>
<p>Waiting for her to pull a well-trained rabbit out of her hat.</p>
<p>I'll just leave this right here with no comment.</p>
<p>Construction-site chic. </p>
<p>The rear view of this look caused a stir.</p>
<p>~Spacey~.</p>
<p>YAS! Slay, Baddie!!!!!</p>
<p>Nothing to see here.</p>
<p>Not wearing a shirt was a big mood in 2017, I'm gathering.</p>
<p>There are no words.</p>
<p>An angel among us.</p>
<p>This blazer dress is actual goals, I love it.</p>
<p>Yes, that's an actual halo on her head.</p>
<p>Rainbow fur moments don't happen every red carpet. But when they do happen, every other look just seems understated. </p>
<p>Ok, someone open an Etsy shop and make this exact look for us.</p>

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