Mariah Carey has been attending the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in her signature style since the 1990s. Some of her most memorable looks include a stunning, curve-hugging pink gown that channeled ’90s diva glamour and a Vera Wang dress, which Whitney Houston also wore onstage in 1998.
On Sunday, Carey is set to return to the VMAs after 20 years to receive the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Ahead of the ceremony, WWD looks back at every look she has worn at the award show over the years.
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Mariah Carey: 1990 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Getty Images Mariah Carey wearing a black crop top with matching pants at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1991 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mariah Carey wearing a pink slip dress with thin straps and carrying a metallic or silver jacket at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1991 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mariah Carey at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1991 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Getty Images Mariah Carey wearing a white silk or satin blouse with a deep V-neck, tucked into a black miniskirt at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1996 VMAs Look
Image Credit: FilmMagic, Inc Mariah Carey wearing a minidress with a thin belt at the waist paired with tall black boots during the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1997 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Ron Davis Mariah Carey in a two-piece black outfit at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1998 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mariah Carey wearing a black formfitting dress with a slit, paired with strappy heels, and Whitney Houston at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 1998 VMAs Look
Image Credit: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mariah Carey in Vera Wang dress during the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Mariah Carey: 2005 VMAs Look
Image Credit: WireImage Mariah Carey wearing a sequined gown with a high slit and plunging neckline during the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.