19 retro Beyonce outfits we totally miss
In honour of her CFDA award, let's take a look back at her best looks
Beyonce has always slayed from Day 1. Sure, she might not rock her old-school Destiny's Child era outfits today, but hey, it was the Noughties and they were chic AF.
Come with us on this journey back through time - it's full of hats, fringing and rhinestones...
She loved a two-piece
Dear reader, this will not be the last 'day bikini' as we call it you will see over the next few images. Get ready for a lot of midriff.
Fringing was super chic
Beyonce's original 2000s style was very country and Western - she literally put fringing on everything.
Flesh-flashing was inventive
Back in the 00s, anything could be a top, if you tried hard enough. This is basically a hankie, you see.
You could wear flowers in your hair for formal events
Nothing says 'red carpet ready' like a thigh-high split and a flower in your mane.
No really, flesh flashing was really inventive
Beyonce basically looked at any regular top, and was like 'You know what? Let's take some scissors to that bad boy.'
Bandanas were in
See earlier point RE: anything being a top if you try hard enough.
If in doubt, sheer it out
If the occasion was so fancy you couldn't do a cut-out, the Beyonce was to just go for a translucent panel, instead.
Or, do a Geri Halliwell
To be honest, this look is so iconic, it deserves a place in the Louvre.
Cowboy hats were the look du jour
Listen, Queen Bey loves headgear. None more so than a cowboy hat, but stay with us, because plenty more hats to come.
Camo + denim + fringing = yes
Another strong 'day bikini' look, circa 'Survivor'. Yaaaas.
Try to blend into your surroundings
Bey did a very good chameleon impression in this floor-sweeping red number. Move over, Angelina - B did thigh-high splits first.
Sometimes, it was okay to dress like a princess
Beyonce's early days were full of hip-hop inspired looks, but even then she liked to play up her princess side in a proper ballgown.
To really make an entrance, wear jeans emblazoned with your name
No, your eyes do not deceive you: that is a pair of jeans with 'Beyonce' and various Destiny's Child song names all over. Genius.
Never underestimate the power of accessories
Sure, we love this power-shoulder minidress, but those giant emerald hoops are making the outfit.
Sheer it out, PT II
Who would have thought Queen Bey would show up to collect a Grammy dressed like a belly dancer? 2001 was a simpler time.
Hats: A love story, Vol. 44
No seriously, there was basically no hat off-limits for Bey back in the day.
Wiggly prints and asymmetric hems was seriously happening
Bonus points for those casual blue braids Bey's rocking too.
Hats: A love story, continued
This look combines so many of Noughties Bey's fave things: hats, rhinestones, fringing and a bare midriff. We're calling it 'Peak Beyonce'.
Well-dressed friends were the best accessory
Nothing compliments your look like two friends wearing almost-identical-but-slightly-different outfits either side of you, eh?
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