Britney Spears at the 2004 NRJ Awards.
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All Of Britney Spears' Best Red Carpet Looks Since 1999

From head-to-toe denim to fur stoles and everything in between.

by Erika Harwood

The youth of 2020 may know Britney Spears as the blonde woman who crushes it on Instagram, but for those of us who grew up with early-2000s Britney, she is so much more: an international pop star, fashion icon, and the inventor of low-rise jeans. Britney Spears, and I can't stress this enough, was everything. In case you need proof or just a little reminder, take a look back at her best fashion moments through the years.

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1999, American Music Awards

Keeping it cute and simple in a strappy dress at the 1999 American Music Awards

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2000, American Music Awards

For the 2000 AMAs, she upped the sexy with a low-cut jumpsuit.

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2000, Grammys

At the 2000 Grammys, she went for Old Hollywood glamour in a white gown and white fur stole.

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2000, VMAs

At the 2000 VMAs she opted for a black dress with a high slit.

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2000, Billboard Music Awards

She broke out the color at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards with an orange-and-magenta look.

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2001, American Music Awards

Wearing her iconic all-denim look to the 2001 American Music Awards with a man whose name escapes me.

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2001, VMAs

She wore a short and sheer mini dress to the 2001 VMAs.

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2002, Cannes

While in Cannes in 2002, she wore a nude dress with butterfly details.

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2002, Crossroads Premiere

For her film debut, Britney chose a long tank top, knee-high boots, and pink cap for a look that only could have made sense in 2002.

2002, Grammys

She wore a bright red gown with her biggest hair ever for the 2002 Grammys.

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2002, VMAs

She wore an all-leather-and-lace look to the 2002 VMAs.

2003, MTV Bash

A fedora, bow-tie necklace, and a crop top that said "Page Sixsixsix." This outfit deserves all the praise.

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2003, American Music Awards

One of her first forays into her love of very sparkly dresses at the 2003 American Music Awards.

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2003, Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yes, Britney Spears wore cargo flare jeans to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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2004, Billboard Music Awards

She wore a short lacey black dress to the 2004 Billboard Awards, which she attended with a dog and also a little Chihuahua. I jest, Kevin!

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2004, NRJ Awards

Her beloved sparkly dress got a bit shorter at the 2004 NRJ Awards in Cannes.

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2008, VMAs

Another sparkly dress, this time in silver at the 2008 VMAs.

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2010, Grammys

A brunette Britney wore a sheer black dress to the 2010 Grammys.

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2012, Charity event

For a charity event in 2012, we saw a rare floor-length gown moment.

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2013, Elton John Oscars Party

And another one! This time in black for Elton John's 2013 Oscar party.

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2015, VMAs

Back in her comfort zone in a skin-tight sequined mini dress at the 2015 VMAs.

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2016, VMAs

She wore a sleek one-shoulder black dress to the 2016 VMAs.

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2018, GLAAD Awards

Wearing a glittering fringe Giannina Azar dress to accept the Vanguard Award at the 2018 GLAAD Awards.

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