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Beyoncé is the Queen of Style: See 18 years of her fashion evolution


SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 4:39 AM EDT

Whether she is killing it in a catsuit on stage, working a red carpet in a glamorous gown or showing off her street style, Beyoncé proves that she is the Queen of Style.

June 1998: Showing off some serious shine, third from left, as 1/4 of Destiny's Child. Photo: Fred Duval/FilmMagic
January 2001: Beyoncé has always loved a good thigh high slit, seen here at the Golden Globes.
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June 2001: That is some cowgirl style at the BET awards in Las Vegas.
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February 2002: Before Miley started wearing pasties, Beyoncé was showing off her curves in this sheer number at the Grammys in L.A.
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July 2002: Yea baby! Beyoncé stunned at the 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' premiere at Universal City, CA.
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June 2003: Leather and ruffles oh my! The Houston native performed at the Essence Awards.

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August 2003: Beyoncé took the plunge in this sequin dress at the VMAs in NYC.
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October 2003: Fit for a royal! Beyoncé wore this ensemble when meeting Prince Charles in London.
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February 2004: Beyoncé wowed during music's biggest night at the 46 Annual Grammy Awards.
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December 2004: Beyoncé showed some serious skin at the "Fashion Untamed" exhibit in New York City.
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February 2005: Yellow looked good on Beyoncé during New York fashion week.
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November 2005: Beyoncé dazzled in a beaded gown during the Cipriani Wall Street concert series
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November 2005: Beyoncé proved that denim was in during an appearance on MTV's TRL.
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September 2006: Beyoncé showed off her abs and dance moves during her Fashion Rocks performance.
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December 2006: Beyoncé could play Ariel any day in this mermaid style gown at the Los Angels premiere of 'Dreamgirls.'
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February 2007: Beyoncé gave her gorgeous gown a second glance at the Oscars in L.A..
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April 2007: Beyoncé even made an LBD look stylish while in Tokyo.
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September 2008: Beyoncé was golden duing Fashion Rocks in New York City.
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November 2009: Beyoncé was red hot at the 2009 MTV Europe Awards in Berlin, Germany.
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January 2010: Beyoncé performed during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in L.A..
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January 2010: Working the red carpet during the 52nd Annual Grammy awards in Los Angeles.
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February 2012: Beyoncé looked stunning during the premiere of her HBO documentary 'Life Is But A Dream.'
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February 2013: Beyoncé showed off her assets in a jumpsuit during the Grammy awards in Los Angeles.
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December 2013: Beyoncé proved that she is the queen of the bodysuit during the Mrs. Carter World Tour in NYC.
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September 2013: Sasha Fierce worked the stage during the 2013 Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil.
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August 2014: Beyoncé during her epic performance at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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September 2014: Beyoncé sported bangs and a deep V during her performance at the 2014 Global Citizen Festival in New York City.
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December 2014: Beyoncé proved there is nothing wrong with showing a little bit of leg during the Billboard Women in Music Luncheon in New York City.
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February 2015: Beyoncé was a vision in white during her performance at the 2015 Grammy awards.
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May 2015: Beyoncé served a lot of fierce during the 2015 Met Gala.
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May 2015: Showing off her legs and her best summertime street style in NYC.
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May 2015: Beyoncé was a monotone goddess in a yellow power suit during one of her personal photo shoots.
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May 2015: Beyoncé found a way to add glam to her basketball jersey.
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July 2015: Beyoncé proved that she doesn't have to be on a red carpet to show off her style.
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July 2015: Beyoncé showed off her best relaxed style during one of her personal photo shoots.
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August 2015: Beyoncé never shies away from a sheer gown, especially this number for the September issue of Vogue.
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October 2015: Rocking that side pony tail like a true diva! Jay Z's wife steals the show at his TIDAL X: 1020 event in Brooklyn. Photo: Getty Images
February 2016: What game? It was all about the halftime show when Beyoncé stormed the field at Superbowl 50 at Levi's stadium in Santa Clara. Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
May 2016: Inspiring us all to take a wind machine with us everywhere we go onstage during 'The Formation World Tour' at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage
May 2016: Making a majorly modern fashion statement at the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Gala. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
June 2016: Talk about iconic! Another memorable look as she accepted the CDFA Fashion Icon Award in New York City. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
August 2016: Glorious fairytale mother-daughter style with Blue Ivy at the VMAs in New York. Photo: Getty Images
August 2016: Queen Bey reigned again for her performance at the VMAs. Photo: Getty Images