MTV Video Music Awards 2012

MTV VMA Stars' Style Over the Years

Before Britney, Beyoncé and these other celebs hit the red carpet, join us on a fashion flashback to see how their wardrobe choices have changed

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA

2002: The singer is appropriately "Dirrty," showing so much skin in a denim micromini and teeny halter that host Jimmy Fallon describes the look as "boobs wrapped in a napkin."
2003: Aguilera makes it through the wilderness in a flurry of pink feathers before hitting the stage to perform a medley of "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" with Madonna and pop rival Britney Spears.
2006: After skipping the show in '05, Aguilera channels old Hollywood in an elegant beaded gown accented with Marilyn Monroe-inspired curls and oodles of jewels for her comeback.
2008: Two years later, the new mom continues to show herself to be a class act, bringing the drama in a Roberto Cavalli mermaid dress and bold Stephen Webster jewels.