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21 Outfits from the 1999 Grammys Red Carpet That Are So Retro It Hurts

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1

Jennifer Lopez

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In a gold shimmery minidress paired with strappy heels.

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2

Celine Dion

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In a white asymmetrical two-piece set paired with strappy clear sandals.

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3

Shania Twain

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In a white sequined, long-sleeved turtleneck gown by Marc Bouwer.

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4

Missy Elliott

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In a white co-ord, matching hat, brown top, and feather trim all over.

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5

The Dixie Chicks

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In coordinating black sets, strappy heels, and silver safety-pin chains to accessorize, as styled by Todd Oldham.

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6

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

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Will in a silver two-tone pleather suit; Jada in a two-piece champagne set with a matching headscarf; both accessorized with tinted spectacles.

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7

Celine Dion

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In a sleek strapless gray gown featuring a shimmery netted shoulder strap.

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8

Usher

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In a blue monochrome suit accessorized with lightly tinted sunglasses.

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9

Backstreet Boys

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In a collection of black, red, and white suits accessorized with hats, jewelry, glasses, and rhinestone detailing.

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10

Mary J. Blige

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In a white long-sleeved sweater with a furry vest on top paired with a matching hat, metallic jeans, and white heeled boots.

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11

Aaron Carter

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In a bright mustard-yellow satin suit complete with a custom nameplate chain.

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12

Shanice

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In a lavender velvet dress with a matching bolero and clutch.

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13

Steven Tyler

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In an oversized white suit and a black satin vest.

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14

Lauryn Hill

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In a semi-cropped black top and colorful statement maxi skirt coordinated with equally vibrant shimmery purple eye shadow.

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15

Diddy

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In an all-navy suit, silk handkerchief and tie, and matching spectacles.

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16

Natalie Imbruglia

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In a white trench coat embellished with mirror polka dots paired with a black blouse, dark jeans, chunky black boots, and a mini handbag.

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17

Beck

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In a vibrant animal-print button-down paired with blue leather pants.

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18

Chris Tucker

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In a red-and-black pullover, gym shorts, black sneakers, sunglasses, and a metallic red cap.

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19

Madonna

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In blinged-out lavender pants paired with a white tank, bright pink eye shadow, and chunky beaded bracelets.

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20

Faith Hill

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In a satin mid-length patterned dress with strappy heels topped with a headband.

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Amanda Le is a contributing writer at Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment. In her free time, you can find her thrifting her next outfit, traveling to new cities, crushing a boxing class, or eating her way through NYC!

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