76 Most Iconic Grammys Red Carpet Looks

1974

Giving us a classic Cher moment, the singer donned a white bikini-style top adorned with a sequin butterfly. Topping off look, she wore a matching pastel butterfly accessory in her hair and a sheer shawl.

1975

In 1975, Yoko Ono and John Lennon showed up to the Grammys together in looks that could still be worn today. Yoko opted for a feathered shawl, slip dress, and mini bag, while John donned a suit and beanie.

1975

Bette Midler took the music theme quite literally and showed up to the 1975 Grammys wearing a record on her head. Stevie Wonder, meanwhile, opted for a denim patchwork suit.

1977

Big blonde hair, a hot pink jumpsuit, and bedazzled detailing: Dolly Parton gave the Grammys a dose of her signature look in '77, making the award show instantly more fun.

1983

Leave it to Grace Jones to bring avant garde fashion onto the Grammy scene. The singer shut down the red carpet for the award show's 25th anniversary in an ultra wide-brim hat (which Rick James posed under) and matching black leather ensemble.

1983

Donna Summer gave us the leopard x Southern belle mashup we didn't know we needed with this animal print hoop skirt featuring tulle underlay.

1984

One of MJ's most iconic looks, the King of Pop showed up to the '84 Grammy Awards in a bedazzled military jacket and what would become his signature single glove.

1988

Always one to push gender norms in fashion, Prince wore a polka dot suit with matching high heeled boots to the 1988 Grammys.

1990

Serving up a real late '80s, early '90s LEWK, Paula Abdul donned a gold fringe dress with a matching high ponytail scrunchie, bangles, and a clutch.

1991

En Vogue showed up to the 1991 Grammy Awards in traditional African looks that brought some much-welcomed color and print to the red carpet that year.

1991

Gracing the music award show with her presence, Naomi Campbell delivered a major '90s fashion moment in a colorful mini dress and red feather boa.

1992

Aretha Franklin served up some major glamour in the form of an animal print coat with a matching fur-trimmed hand muff in 1992. Don't forget the oversized diamond drop earrings.

1993

In one of the Grammys' first-ever naked dresses, Céline Dion showed up to the 1993 show in a see-through black lace gown that showed off her black thong.

1993

That same year, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson had a matching sibling moment in chic white suits and red ribbons to raise awareness for AIDS.

1993

Looking like a '90s dream, Mariah Carey wore a strappy dress, heeled sandals, and a matching mini bag in head-to-toe red.

1994

Giving us the turtleneck red carpet look we didn't know we needed, Shania Twain stunned in a sparkling white gown and matching satin bag at the 1994 show.

1996

Bow down to the legendary head-to-toe leopard look Mary J. Blige graced everyone with at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards. She even rocked black sunglasses and leather gloves inside the show like a boss.

1996

An iconic fashion moment in girl band history, TLC wore matching white silky outfits for their first-ever Grammy appearance where they swept the awards with four wins.

1996

That same year, Salt-N-Pepa gave us another legendary girl band look in matching mint green suits and clear PVC handbags that we'd still wear today.

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