Some Of The Most Memorable “MTV” VMA Outfits (22 PICS + 2 GIFS)

To start, Cindy Crawford's dominatrix-inspired leather and lace Versace bustier in 1992:

This all-metallic fit Lenny Kravitz rocked in 1993:

This show-stopping side slit black two-piece Mariah Carey wore in 1997:

This sci-fi favorite featuring Gwen Stefani's icy blue hair in 1998:

This lavender jumpsuit that Lil Kim couldn't get enough of in 1999:

This pink furry hat and sparkling sequins legging look from Pamela Anderson in 1999:

This coordinated couples' moment from Jennifer Lopez and Diddy in 2000:

This very punk rock ensemble Pink made her own in 2000:

This Macy Gray dress promoting her new album in 2001:

This Destiny's Child fringe moment in 2001:

This on-stage costume we've never forgotten from Britney Spears in 2001:

This vintage glam dress from Christina Aguilera in 2006:

This meat dress only Lady Gaga could have ever pulled off in 2010:

This daring look Nicki Minaj debuted in 2011:

This all-denim throwback worn by Katy Perry and Riff Raff in 2014:

This risqué look where Miley Cyrus was nearly naked in 2015:

This sheer cocktail dress Kim Kardashian wore in 2016:

This colorful cape that Jared Leto wowed us with in 2017:

This see-through mesh gown Rita Ora wore in 2018:

This mosaic-inspired outfit Taylor Swift showed off in 2019:

This fiery red floor-length gown Lizzo rocked with a feather boa in 2019:

Finally, this sparkling silver disco look worn by Lil Nas X in 2019: