With the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards airing on Sunday sans the extravagant red carpet we’ve grown accustomed to over the years, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane. Ahead of Sunday night’s festivities, join in as we count off our all-time best-dressed looks from the days when red carpets didn’t take place primarily on Instagram.
Ariana Grande, 2020
“Baby, you can shut up” if you don’t like this 20-foot, custom Giambattista Valli gown on Ariana Grande. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.
Billy Porter, 2020
Billy Porter’s remote-controlled, rhinestone hat was enough to get him on this list. The rest of his teal-and-silver Baja East look was just icing on the cake. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic.
Lizzo, 2020
Glamorous doesn’t even begin to describe this Old Hollywood-inspired Versace gown on Lizzo. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.
Lady Gaga, 2019
TBT to when Lady Gaga gave Celine’s Hedi Slimane her red carpet stamp of approval. Photo: Dan MacMedan/Getty Images.
Chloe x Halle, 2019
Sisters who sing together, coordinate their red carpet fashion together. Photo: Lester Cohen/Getty Images.
Cardi B, 2019
Cardi B came out of her (vintage Mugler) shell for the 2019 Grammys. Photo: Dan MacMedan/Getty Images.
Taylor Swift, 2016
Normally a high-low, two-piece look wouldn’t be our choice for a red carpet, but Taylor Swift’s Versace look was equal parts glamorous and fresh.Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic.
Rihanna, 2015
In our book, Rihanna can do no wrong. But while everything the singer-designer does is a win for us, this bubblegum pink Giambattista Valli gown is a step above the rest. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.
Destiny’s Child, 2001
We didn’t even notice the five Grammys on the floor because we were too busy admiring all three of these looks.Photo: Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage.
Britney Spears, 2000
This all-white look on Britney Spears doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.
Jennifer Lopez, 2000
Name a more iconic outfit than J.Lo’s Versace Jungle dress. We’ll wait. Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage.
Mary J. Blige, 2000
The diamonds! The shawl! The hot pink color! Mary J. Blige did everything right at the 2000 Grammys.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.
Jada Pinkett Smith, 1998
It’s no wonder Jaden Smith is such a style star today. Just look at this naked dress his mom wore to the Grammys while she was pregnant with him. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images.
Lauryn Hill, 1997
Laid-back and sophisticated, this red-and-white dress was the winner at the 1997 Grammys red carpet. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.
Aretha Franklin, 1992
No one does leopard print and fur quite like Aretha Franklin.Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images.
Prince, 1988
Only Prince could pull off literal head-to-toe polka dots. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images.
Grace Jones, 1983
No one out-styles Grace Jones. No one. Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage.
Yoko Ono & John Lennon, 1975
From the feathers to the Elvis nametag, Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s Grammys looks were undeniably cool. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images.
Cher, 1974
Is it just me, or does Cher’s butterfly-covered look from the 1974 Grammys belong on the fall ’21 Blumarine runway? Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
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