Lady Gaga's Most Outrageous Outfits

From 2007 to today.

November 20, 2021

There's no artist in the world quite like Lady Gaga. From the multiple musical genres she's tackled through her career – including pop, jazz, and country — to her bold fashion statements, the Chromatica singer is the epitome of self-expression. Gaga may be all glitz, glamour, and elegance nowadays, but for the first decade of her career, eclectic and artistic mayhem served as the core of her brand. She didn't let anything get in the way of her outrageous fashion and we all lived for it.

No, seriously, is there anyone else out there who has the skills to pull off a meat dress and perform with fire coming out of her top!? We don't think so. With statement-making looks as powerful as hers, we figured what better way to celebrate her upcoming role as Patrizia Reggiani in Ridley Scott's House of Gucci than to round her most breathtaking looks? Scroll through 45 of Lady Gaga's most outrageous looks ever.

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November 2021
Mother Monster stepped out at the Los Angeles screening of House of Gucci on November 18, donning a sequined-covered Valentino Haute Couture gown that sparkled from head to toe. She accessorized the gorgeous dress with a glittering choker and dangling earrings, finishing off the look with a brand-new hair transformation: a choppy, sleek bob. Knowing that Gaga is a huge fan of wigs, we can only assume this might be one, but no matter what she chooses to do with her hair, she always looks flawless.
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November 2021
Of course, like most attendees, Lady Gaga wore Gucci to the premiere of House of Gucci — but she made sure to stand out with her choice. Gaga opted for a spectacular purple gown from the Italian house. Her ensemble might have been on the more demure side by Lady Gaga standards but her attitude was not. The star flauntered her gown with poise around on the red carpet like nobody was watching — but all eyes were on her. She paired the dress with fishnets, bedazzled gloves, thigh-high, and some super platforms.

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March 2021
Strutting through Rome while filming her latest movie, it's no surprise Gaga is stunting on Italians like only she can. This outfit might seem normcore from afar but once you see her larger-than-life platforms, you can't unsee them.
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January 2021
Lady Gaga served true Hunger Games vibes at the Presidential Inauguration, as she should.

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November 2020
Supporting Joe Biden in those stiletto boots with matching bedazzled masks? 10/10 would let Lady Gaga step on my neck (after casting my ballot, of course.).
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August 2020
The 2020 VMAs were the perfect time for Lady Gaga to remind everyone of how fantabulous she is, and the Chromatica singer did not disappoint. This metallic look gave us major Game of Thrones vibes, and we were here for it.

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August 2020
Who knew green could be so fabulous? Gaga combined her classic extra-ness with a newfound love of glamour for this one.
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August 2020
One more metallic look, because if anyone can shine bright on the red carpet, it's Lady Gaga.

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August 2020
How can one perfectly describe this ensemble? It is peak Gaga, excellent yet nearly impossible to pull off.
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August 2020
Performing Rain on Me alongside Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga took those intergalactic vibes to a whole new level, just as we expected. And all I can say is, “Rain on me, tsunami.”

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February 2020
Who knew neon green feathers could be so fashionable? BRB, I will be wearing this to every club once they reopen.
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February 2020
This look is serving us MAJOR Bad Romance vibes, even if it's been over a decade since that hit first dropped. Never forget the claw, Gaga.

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July 2019
When I dream of Lady Gaga, she's wearing this – poised, elegant, glamorous, and strutting for her life. Someone get this lady on a catwalk STAT.
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May 2019
When Gaga showed up to the 2019 Met Gala in this huge dress by Brandon Maxwell, no one could expect what was underneath, or better yet, the performance that was to come. But with a theme like Camp, of course, Gaga would be the one to give it her all.

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May 2019
Peeling back the pink gown, Lady Gaga revealed a black dress underneath, complete with a matching umbrella to start phase two of her Met Gala runway performance.
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May 2019
The show went on, sleek in pink, serving Audrey Hepburn and business casual vibes.

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May 2019
And finally, Gaga's last step of her Met Gala look, complete with an extra performance on the steps of the museum. Now that is Camp.
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September 2019
At the launch of her cosmetics line, Lady Gaga showed up ready to turn out and remind everyone of how extra she can be.

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February 2019
In this gorgeous white gown with intricate details, Gaga is the walking definition of our matriarch.
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February 2019
Grammys in hand, Lady Gaga showed the 2019 award show just how wide of a fashion range she truly has. Classic yet still fashion-forward with its shimmery metallic material, this dress is one of our red carpet favorites.

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February 2019
It was at this moment that we knew a whole new era of Gaga was coming, and no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't prepare ourselves for how elegant and extraordinary it would be.
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February 2017
But nothing beats her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance look, when she was suspended in the air in glittering Versace.

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February 2017
ICYMI Gaga has her off-duty days, too — and they usually involve the perfect pair of nude pumps. Oh, and Hermès, of course.
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November 2016
The star was prettiest in pink when she debuted her fifth studio album, Joanne.

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February 2016
Perhaps her most “patriotic” look yet, the superstar wore a glittery red Gucci suit and American flag platforms when she sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl.
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November 2014
Here she is entering a Parisian nightclub like the true star that she is. One question: How did she fit through the door?

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May 2014
She debuted her most memorable looks during her fourth headlining tour, ArtRave: The Artpop Ball. Polka-dot-print meets octopus?
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December 2013
Oh Gaga Christmas tree, oh Gaga Christmas tree. Total side note: We love the off-shoulder neckline and ruffled shorts on her red holiday jumpsuit.

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October 2013
She looks so free in her all-white barefoot ensemble. In terms of comfort, it sure beats her signature sky-high platforms.
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November 2011
Leave it to her to take fans to the moon — and do so in artful couture.

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May 2011
Gaga's golden horns are certainly FTW — as is her animal print jumpsuit.
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September 2010
Lady Gaga never intended to devalue animal life with her meat dress. Instead, she wore the iconic dress to send the message that she's "not a piece of meat."

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August 2010
Only Gaga can own a stage in a purple leopard bodysuit and sunglasses that seem to — stylishly — obstruct her vision.
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May 2010
It appears Gaga is your modern-day tooth fairy.

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May 2010
Yes, she's covered in head-to-toe human hair.
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January 2010
She would simultaneously rock a bejeweled green bodysuit and dramatic shoulder pads.

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January 2010
Gaga was on a different planet at the 52nd-annual Grammy Awards in a Giorgio Armani confection.
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December 2009
It's no secret that Gaga prefers bold hairstyles. Who knew wearing a giant bow in her hair would be the perfect way to tie together this outfit?

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December 2009
Only Mama Monster could shine as bright as an IRL disco ball.
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December 2009
Only Gaga could wear this to meet the Queen of England.

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October 2009
It looks like Gaga embraced the Free the Nipple movement way before Insta-models did in a sheer bodysuit and criss-cross tape as pasties.
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September 2009
Before this, we never thought we'd see the day when a blood-spattered look graced the MTV VMAs stage.

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June 2009
Gaga's made it petty clear how much she loves artist Jeff Koons — her bag said it all!
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June 2009
Only Gaga could shoot fire out of her top, and not miss a beat.

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May 2009
They should have called it the House of Bubbles when Gaga performed at the House of Blues in a bubble dress in 2009.
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February 2009
While most of us shy away from extreme ruffles, Gaga took the trend to the next level at the Brit Awards in 2010.

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August 2007
It's hard to believe that there was ever a time when Gaga was not blonde. This was the singer's debut at Lollapalooza back in 2007.
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