Mariah Carey in the 1990s in black pants and a tube top
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An Ode To Mariah Carey's Best '90s Fashion Looks

From glittering mini dresses to cropped turtlenecks.

by Erika Harwood

Since her debut album in June of 1990, Mariah Carey has yet to fade from the spotlight. From day one, Carey delivered number-one hits and a style that is still being replicated to this day. Ahead, a look back at some of her best fashion moments from the '90s.

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1991, Billboard Music Awards

A fresh-on-the-scene Mariah Carey took home five awards at the 1991 Billboard Music Awards wearing a pink bodycon dress.

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1992, American Music Awards

The queen of glitter literally glittered, even wearing extra shiny tights.

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1994, Benefit Concert

While she may love her gowns and lingerie today, Carey used to be a fan of the jumpsuit.

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1994, VH1 Divas Live

Another sparkly slinky dress. If it works, it works!

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1991, Christmas CD Signing

For a signing of her iconic Christmas album, Carey went casual in a pair of mom jeans and a cropped turtleneck.

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1996, Grammys

A twist on her old favorite, she opted out of a gown and instead wore a sparking crop top and billowing black skirt to the 1996 Grammys.

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1997, VMAs

More crop tops! This time paired with a black skirt with a slit to rival Angelina Jolie.

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1997, Vogue Fashion Awards

Carey wore a simple off-the-shoulder black gown to the fashion event.

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1998, Blockbuster Awards

Carey wore a strappy mini dress with a ruched slit for the event in Los Angeles.

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1998, Charity Event

Decades later and this mini-skirt-and-crop-top combo is back on-trend.

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1998, Charity Event

Carey kept it sleek and simple in a white bodycon dress with strappy heels.

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1998, Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards

Carey wore a look that Kim Kardashian probably has on a mood board somewhere right now.

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1999, Academy Awards

Carey performed during the ceremony with Whitney Houston, wearing a white halter gown by L'Wren Scott.