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Updated on Sep 1, 2020. Posted on Aug 29, 2020

You Can Only Pick One Iconic Outfit Per Year At The VMAs From The Last 10 Years

2010 in four words: Lady Gaga's meat dress.

Here's how it works: Below, you have three red carpet outfits per year at the VMAs from the last 10 years. Your job is to pick the ~most iconic~ celeb look for every year. Simple enough, right? Let's get started!

2019:

Lizzo wears a boa and sequin dress with "siren" printed all over, Taylor wears a sequin '80s-inspired blazer and thigh-high boots, Lil Nas X wears a cowboy-inspired sequin suit
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Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Lil Nas X

  1. 2019

    2019

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2018:

JLo wears a metallic one-shoulder gown, Cardi B wears an off-the-shoulder velvet dress, and Kylie wears a structured blazer dress
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Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and Kylie Jenner

  1. 2018

    2018

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    Jennifer Lopez
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2017:

Teyana shows off killer abs in a crop top and wide-leg pants, Millie wears an elegant rhinestone-studded tiered dress, Jared wears a sequin cape over a button down top and jeans
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Teyana Taylor, Millie Bobby Brown, and Jared Leto

  1. 2017

    2017

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    Teyana Taylor
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    Millie Bobby Brown
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2016:

Beyoncé wears a see-through gown with a feather collar, Nicki wears an elegant cut-out gown, Kim wears a sheer off-one-shoulder dress
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Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Kim Kardashian West

  1. 2016

    2016

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    Beyoncé
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2015:

FKA wears a cut-out sheer gown, Gigi wears a bright dress with a front slit revealing a bodysuit underneath, Hailee wears a sophisticated pantsuit
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FKA Twigs, Gigi Hadid, and Hailee Steinfeld

  1. 2015

    2015

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    FKA Twigs
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    Gigi Hadid
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2014:

Taylor wears a short printed romper, Amber wears a see-through dress made of chains, Solange wears a sequin suit with an oversized blazer
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Taylor Swift, Amber Rose, and Solange Knowles

  1. 2014

    2014

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2013:

Miley wears a jewel-studded two-piece set, Darren wears a classy suit with rhinestone-studded shoes, Rita wears a jewel-studded gown with a long feather skirt
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Miley Cyrus, Darren Criss, and Rita Ora

  1. 2013

    2013

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    Miley Cyrus
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2012:

Alicia wears a metallic one-shoulder dress, Rihanna wears a cutout gown with a cinched waist, Katy wears a floral gown with a long skirt
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Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Katy Perry

  1. 2012

    2012

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    Alicia Keys
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2011:

Selena wears a little black lace dress, Kelly wears a sequin dress with a feather mini skirt, Joe wears a blazer with metallic detailing and distressed baggy jeans
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Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Joe Jonas

  1. 2011

    2011

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2010:

Lady Gaga wears a raw meat-themed dress with matching shoes and headpiece, Ciara wears an elegant feather gown, Florence wears a sequin floor-length gown
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Lady Gaga, Ciara, and Florence Welch

  1. 2010

    2010

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    Lady Gaga
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    Ciara
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Lastly, 2009:

Shakira wears a studded mini dress with thigh-high boots, Taylor wears a flowy backless gown with jewel details, Lady Gaga wears a lace gown with feathers and half a masquerade mask
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Shakira, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga

  1. 2009

    2009

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    Lady Gaga
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