60 of the wildest MTV Video Music Awards outfits of all time
- MTV's Video Music Awards never diss appoint when it comes to memorable fashion moments.
- Relive some of those wildest outfits pn the red carpet and ceremony, just in time for the 36th annual VMAs.
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This year marks the 36th anniversary of MTV's Video Music Awards, and it's going to be as wild as ever.
The night will include performances by the Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, J Balvin, Rosalía, Lizzo and many more. Missy Elliott is receiving the Video Vanguard Award and will perform live as well.
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead with 10 nominations each. Other nominees include Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Normani, and Childish Gambino.
Read more: Here are all the nominees for the 2019 MTV VMAs
See who takes home the top prizes during the live awards show on Monday, August 26 at 8 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, let's take a look back at some of the most memorable outfits to ever hit the VMAs.
Aly Weisman contributed to an older version of this post.
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Gwen Stefani dyed her hair and wore some jewels in 1998.
She also had henna tattoos.
That same year, singer Marilyn Manson and actress Rose McGowan had an interesting couples look. McGowan's dress was barely there.
Marilyn Manson's leopard coat featured many colors.
Lil' Kim rocked one of her most daring looks in 1999.
The sparkly nipple pasty was — and still is — infamous.
Pink lived up to her name with this outrageous hair in 2000.
She's toned it down since then.
In 2001, the now defunct Destiny's Child showed off their Texas roots with fringed, matching outfits.
They paired the orange outfits with teal accessories.
They later changed into these denim ensembles to present.
They had bold looks.
Midriffs were a serious trend in 2001 as displayed here by Lil' Kim, Mya, Christina Aguilera, and Pink.
They performed their smash hit, "Lady Marmalade."
That same year, Britney Spears performed her infamous snake dance as she sang "I'm a Slave 4 U."
She had a live snake.
Christina Aguilera continued the midriff trend in 2002, taking it to a whole new level.
She paired the top with a mini denim skirt and boots.
Britney Spears wore a leather outfit as she presented Michael Jackson with a birthday cake, which he initially thought was an "artist of the millennium" award.
Oops.
And host Jimmy Fallon wore some interesting costumes, like this Robin-inspired getup.
He went all out.
In 2003, Lindsay Lohan was nearly unrecognizable.
She sported bangs with a low-cut top.
That same year, Christina Aguilera walked the red carpet in a pink, feathery dress.
And her hair was black.
But she changed into an '80s-themed costume for this memorable moment during the show.
And then, she kissed Madonna onstage.
In 2004, Jay Z and Beyoncé were still the golden couple. They married four years later.
They wore coordinating outfits.
That same year, Paris Hilton channeled her inner pageant queen.
The dress was ruffled.
Fergie was still a member of the Black Eyed Peas.
Her shirt says "Chic-Pea," a play on chickpea.
And Lil' Kim almost bared it all in a zebra-printed dress by designer Carlos Miele.
It had one strap.
During the 2005 show, actress Eva Longoria presented in a bathing suit.
It was ruffled.
In 2006, Jennifer Lopez showcased a turtleneck dress and interesting matching head piece.
It was silver and sparkly.
Britney Spears returned for a comeback in 2007, but it fell apart before our eyes.
Her outfit looked like a bathing suit.
Rihanna showed of her spiked short hair and took the stage in an edgy leotard for her 2008 performance of "Disturbia."
The performance was inspired by "Thriller."
Host Russell Brand let his hair run wild that year.
The comedian always does what he wants.
In 2009, Lady Gaga arrived in a memorable black feathered outfit, but that wasn't her only crazy plan for the night.
She finished it off with a hat.
During her performance of "Paparazzi," Gaga ended her performance smeared with "blood" to portray the idea that "fame kills."
It was intense.
And she didn't disappoint with her lacy, masked outfit to accept the best new artist award presented by Eminem.
She changed a lot.
But she didn't stop there. In 2010, Lady Gaga came emerged in this meat dress.
It was made of beef.
Katy Perry also changed multiple times during the 2011 VMA's but wore this to accept the video of the year award.
There was a yellow cube on her head.
That same year, Nicki Minaj did not hold back with her intricate and colorful outfit.
There's a lot happening.
Rebel Wilson, 2012's host, presented with The Wanted in, well, this.
The fake bikini dress was something else.
Then Nicki Minaj wore a lace bodysuit to accept her best female video award for "Starships."
Her hair was colorful.
In 2013, Katy Perry walked the red carpet with Richard Simmons.
She wore leopard print.
But Miley Cyrus really stole the show by arriving in this...
Her hair was in knots.
... taking the stage in this ...
It was a mouse onesie.
... and ending the show with this.
Cyrus was criticized for this performance.
No one quite knew what to expect when Lady Gaga emerged wearing this all white outfit and square for her 2013 performance, but it lent itself to a number of costume changes.
She was almost completely covered.
Katy Perry and Riff Raff channeled Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in the all denim outfits they wore in 2014.
It was all coordinated.
The 2015 VMA's were full of bright and crazy outfits, like Frankie Grande's glittery chest.
It matched his hair.
But nothing topped host Miley Cyrus. She changed into a number of outfits, like this one...
It was provocative.
... and this one ...
She had flower sleeves.
... and this one ...
The dots were strategically place.
... and this one.
It was a rainbow square.
Frankie Grande showed up on the carpet in 2016 with "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars" stars dressed in some iconic past outfits like Lady Gaga's meat dress, Lil' Kim's purple pasty dress, and Britney Spears' snake outfit.
Everyone looked amazing.
Beyoncé looked stunning, but her see-through dress and feathery shoulders were kind of wild that same year.
She took Blue Ivy on the carpet with her.
Nev Schulman and his then-pregnant wife Laura Perlongo took the carpet in 2016, but she wasn't wearing a shirt under her jacket.
The look was surprisingly a common one at the 2016 awards show.
In 2016, social media star Baddie Wrinkle went all out in a nude jumpsuit.
Her cane was also bedazzled.
Actor Ansel Elgort went for a very punk look that same year.
He even had fingerless gloves.
"Teen Mom" Farrah Abraham dressed as Wonder Woman in 2016.
Of course she accessorized with a cape.
Rita Ora's see-through dress and platform shoes made quite the statement that same year.
She always looks stunning.
Nicki Minaj rocked a pink latex top with matching pants in 2017.
Her heels were orange and pink.
Jared Leto's sparkly jacket cape shined on the carpet that same year.
The other 30 Seconds to Mars members were more casual.
2017 host Katy Perry wore a spacesuit during part of the show.
It was shiny.
She also wore a robotic baby at one point that same year.
Perry wore the fake baby inside a grey baby carrier bag.
In 2018, Amber Rose channeled a devil in a red-hot latex number.
Rose accessorized with a matching red whip.
Tiffany Haddish wore a black- and white-printed sheer gown.
She wore a matching headband and hoops to complete the look.
Asian Doll wore a "Clueless" inspired outfit.
The rapper got into the look while posing like "Clueless'" main character, Cher Horowitz.
Rita Ora again opted for a sheer gown at the 2018 VMAs.
She accessorized the look with slicked back hair and funky eyebrow makeup.
"Orange Is the New Black's" Dascha Polanco turned heads in a grey see-through dress.
Her silver eye makeup added an extra edginess to the look.
Madonna wore a printed tunic and silver-horned headpiece with layered necklaces.
She caused quite the controversy for the outfit and was accused of appropriating Moroccan culture (which the outfit was inspired by).
Lenny Kravitz wore a golden top paired with suede blue pants.
The rock star completed the look with snakeskin boots.