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MTV VMAs: Most Memorable Fashions Ever

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Aug 28, 2015 9:18 PM
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Lil Kim, VMAs, 1999
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Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim wore her infamous purple pasty ensemble in 1999, and we still haven't gotten over when Diana Ross gave her naked boob a playful pat on stage. 


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Lady Gaga

Mother Monster's meat dress from the 2010 VMAs still has tongues wagging.


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Rose McGowan

To call Rose McGowan's see-through getup from the 1998 VMAs a "dress" is a huge stretch…


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Nicki Minaj

A colorful medical mask, ice cream cone necklace and pink lacy tutu are just a few items on Nicki's busy 2011 VMAs ensemble.


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Gwen Stefani

Where do we start? Blue hair + fuzzy bikini top + hula hoop skirt over trash bag pants=Gwen's 1998 ensemble. 


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Christina Aguilera

Woah, Christina's 2002 getup is an overload of skin and trends from the early aughts.


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Selena Gomez

The deconstructed bustier and deep side slit on this Atelier Versace gown are new styles for the singer, but there's no doubt Selena works them like a pro at the 2013 MTV VMAs.


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Katy Perry

A kimono clad, lavender-haired Katy makes a chipper appearance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.


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Beyoncé

The bump heard round the world! Yes, Queen B's Lavin dress was jaw-dropping, but her baby bump stole the 2012 show.

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Ciara

To the naked eye, Ciara's dress looks almost entirely see-though. But strategically placed embroidery and crystals on this sheer Givenchy Couture gown manage to cover up the singer at the 2013 show.


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Miley Cyrus

The quirky hair buns are an iconic hairstyle associated with the singer, but it's her candy-like Dolce & Gabbana crop top combo from the 2013 MTV VMAs we're noticing.


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Rita Ora

There's no doubt Rita looks elegant in this Alexandre Vauthier couture gowns, but did the train really need to be that long?


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Usher & Justin Bieber

The buds coordinate in black for the 2010 VMAs.


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Taylor Swift

We are never, ever going to get over this T.Swift outfit from 2012—the blond beauty was absolutely white hot in a custom suit by J. Mendel.


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Katy Perry

Roar! No, we're not referring to the pop princess' hit song, but rather her furry animal print Emanuel Ungaro mini from the 2013 VMAs.


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Selena Gomez

She's got legs! Selena showed off her sexy side at the 2010 show in a Reem Acra dress.


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Britney Spears

It's Britney, bitch! The singer stuns in Moschino at the 2011 show.


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Nicki Minaj

No doubt this Versace jumpsuit had fans cheering as it showed off the singer's famous curves at the 2012 show.


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Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez

Ah, young love. Selena glows in a sexy Julien MacDonald gown while Biebs' pants are red hot


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Rihanna

RiRi always sizzles, but at the 2012 VMAs, she brought the heat in a backless gown by Adam Selman.


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Katy Perry

Our favorite California Gurl sizzles in an Elie Saab dress on the 2012 red carpet.


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