A Look Back at Aaliyah’s Flyest Fashion Moments
As hard as it may be to believe, it’s been exactly 25 years since the world lost our “baby girl,” singer Aaliyah. While her untimely death still invokes sadness for fans all these years later, we still hold on to so many positive feelings in our collective memories.
The “One in a Million” artist wasn’t just a talented singer; she was frequently known to get a look off. Whether she was rocking a fly two-piece set or dripping in floor-length fur, Aaliyah never ceased to give us all some serious fashion inspo. As we remember the 25th anniversary of her death, let’s look back at some of Aaliyah’s most stylish moments!
A Lady In Red
Aaliyah always knew how to wear athleisure in a way that looked both comfortable and chic. How cool is she in this monochrome look? She was a true stunner even in oversized clothes.
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Icy White and Fly
When anybody pops out with a floor-length fur coat, you already know they’re going to be one of the most fashionable people in the spot. Aaliyah stole the spotlight in this all-white look, featuring a fabulous fur and her signature cropped top.
A Casual Slay
Jeans on a red carpet may be a ‘no’ these days, but it was a regular occurrence back when Aaliyah was making her appearances. And honestly, who would be mad at this fit when you look this good? From the cool shades to the sexy asymmetrical New York tee and the confident pose, she ate this look up.
Jersey’d Down
There aren’t too many people who can make an oversized jersey look cool. But Aaliyah was undoubtedly one of those people. We love how effortlessly fresh she looks!
Simple Yet Sexy
The “Try Again” singer stepped out on the carpet in blue jeans and a cute top for an MTV 20th Anniversary event. But this time, she opted for capri-length denim, pointy-toe boots, and a sexy, leather tank. This look would still go up in today’s fashion world!
A Look of All Looks
We don’t know what it is about this outfit Aaliyah wore for a 2001 appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” but it just screams dope from top to bottom. We can’t get enough of it!
Miss Too Cool in Plum
Not everybody can pull off a head-to-toe plum outfit. But then again, Aaliyah isn’t just anybody. And if she woke up that morning and decided to slay in plum, that’s exactly what she did.
The Iconic Roberto Cavalli Dress
Roberto Cavalli, you will always be famous for this iconic yellow, tiger-striped dress that you put on Aaliyah for the 2000 MTV Awards. So many people have tried to recapture the magic, but they fall short every time. No one will ever look this good in this dress again.
Red Carpet Queen
By now, it’s clear to see that Aaliyah knew how to show up and show out on a red carpet. But for the 2001 Essence Awards, she put a little more va-va-voom in her look and came to the function wearing this stunning champagne-colored dress.
Making Tommy Hilfiger Shine
In the early 2000s, Tommy Hilfiger was everything – especially for Black artists and celebs. So it’s only fitting that Aaliyah would pop out looking like sunshine on a cloudy day with this TH set. (On the lowest of keys, we’d rock this fit today. Tommy might need to run this back!)
Seductive Tomboy
This leather-on-leather set is a style choice that could easily look boxy and unappealing. But leave it to Aaliyah to make this look sexier by adding a stringy, metallic bra top underneath. The “Can I Come Over?” singer always knew how to elevate a look.
The “Romeo Must Die” Premiere
Aaliyah didn’t do many film and TV projects, but she gave a memorable performance in the 2000 film “Romeo Must Die.” She stepped out on the carpet in this hella cute Black floral lace look. She even switched up her hair by adding some brown highlights to the ends of her perfect silk press. Yas girl, that’s how you do it!
All-White and Always Put Together
This 2001 photoshoot screams early 2000s fashion and signature Aaliyah style. From the glasses to the bandana to the shades, she gets a 10/10 on this look! No notes whatsoever.
