Christina Aguilera’s Style Evolution: From Y2K-era Fashion Trends to Red Carpet Fixture

Christina Aguilera has long been a trendsetter, especially as her career reached meteoric levels in the early 2000s. The singer, who brought cut-out chaps into sharp focus with her music video for “Dirty” in 2001, embraced Y2K trends wholeheartedly, be it low-rise pants, micro skirts or chunky highlights.

Since her “Stripped” era, Aguilera’s style has evolved to include not only nods to the 2000s styles that helped make her a household name, but a diverse array of looks at events such as the Emblema 2024 Festival with vibrant Kim Shui designs, Las Vegas performances in sequin bodysuits and appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” She graced the GLAAD Media Awards, wore a custom Zac Posen gown at the Latin Grammys, and made notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week and MTV, highlighting her continuous fashion evolution.

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Here is a look at Aguilera’s style evolution over the past two decades.

Performing at the Emblema 2024 Festival, 2024

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 18: Christina Aguilera performs during day two of Emblema 2024 festival at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on May 18, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera performs during day two of Emblema 2024 festival at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on May 18, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Christina Aguilera wearing a cropped faux fur hoodie jacket by Kim Shui during Day Two of the Emblema 2024 festival in Mexico City. She paired the look with a mesh bodysuit and thigh-high black slouchy boots.

Performing in Las Vegas, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 30: Christina Aguilera performs at her opening night show at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas on December 30, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Voltaire)
Christina Aguilera performs at her opening night show at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas on December 30, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For the opening night of her show at Voltaire in Vegas, Aguilera made several costume changes. This look, from the Burlesque component of the night, featured a sequin-flecked bodysuit with a tuxedo jacket.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” 2023

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The guests for Monday, October 16 included Christina Aguilera, Al Michaels, and musical guest Lil Yachty. (Disney/Randy Holmes)
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The guests for Monday, October 16 included Christina Aguilera, Al Michaels, and musical guest Lil Yachty.

Christina Aguilera appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Oct. 16, 2023 wearing a black ensemble similar to her 2010 “Bionic” album style. Her outfit included a long-sleeve top with draped detail and sleek leggings. Styled by Chris Horan, Aguilera’s accessories comprised layered necklaces and Saint Laurent Opyum open-toe pumps with suede and rhinestones.

34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Christina Aguilera attends the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera attends the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

In March 2023, Aguilera attended the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills in a strapless, sequined gown by Luis De Javier. The gown was adorned with numerous sequins and paired with oversized opera gloves. Her look was completed with jewelry from Cicada Jewelry and Gismondi 1754. Christina’s stylist for the event was Chris Horan, and her hair was styled by Igor Rosales-Jackson.

Latin Grammys, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Christina Aguilera attends the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera attends the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Christina Aguilera attended the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 17 in Las Vegas, wearing a custom purple gown by Zac Posen. The outfit featured a long-sleeve corset design, a small train and ruffle shoulder detailing. Aguilera accessorized with a white gold diamond ring from Fabergé, two diamond rings from David Yurman and teardrop diamond earrings.

The Viktor and Rolf Show during Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2019

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Christina Aguilera at Viktor and Rolf Fall 2019 Show during Paris Fashion Week

The fall 2019 couture shows in Paris featured a star-studded lineup, including Aguilera. The singer attended the final day of the season, visiting Jean Paul Gaultier and Viktor and Rolf. At the Viktor and Rolf show, she wore a tulle trench dress from the spring 2019 collection, featuring the slogan “F* this I’m going to Paris.”

MTV VMAs, 2008

Christina Aguilera arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards 2008, at Paramount Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.   (Photo by Ian West - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Christina Aguilera arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards 2008, at Paramount Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

In 2008, Aguilera donned a strapless black-and-silver beaded mermaid gown with sheer paneling by Roberto Cavalli, paired with Christian Louboutin shoes.

“Total Request Live,” 2004

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11:  (U.S. TABS OUT) Singer Christina Aguilera poses backstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios February 11, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Singer Christina Aguilera poses backstage during MTV’s Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios February 11, 2004 in New York City.

Aguilera embraced many Y2K trends, including micro skirts and low-rise silhouettes. During one of her frequent “TRL” appearances in 2004, she wore a white micro skirt with black detailing, complemented by a blazer-style denim jacket and fishnet tights.

MTV VMAs with Britney Spears and Madonna, 2003

NEW YORK - AUGUST 28:  (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Singers Britney Spears(L), Madonna, and Christina Aguilera perform onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28, 2003 in New York City.  (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Singers Britney Spears(L), Madonna, and Christina Aguilera perform onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28, 2003 in New York City.

While Britney Spears and Madonna are often remembered for kissing during the MTV VMAs in 2003, Aguilera was also part of the act. Madonna wore a groom-inspired tuxedo ensemble, while Spears and Aguilera complemented her look with bridal looks.

MTV’s “TRL,” 2002

Christina Aguilera (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)
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During her “Stripped” era, Aguilera appeared on MTV’s “TRL” in a “Kill Bill”-inspired ensemble: a bright yellow two-piece set featuring a bumblebee-hued bra and matching low-rise pants with daring inner thigh cutouts, adorned with “72” and “Xtina” on each leg. She paid homage to this exact look nearly 20 years later in 2021.

MTV VMAs, 2001

Pink, L'il Kim, Mya, and Christina Aguilera performing 'Lady Marmalade' from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack on the 2001 MTV Move Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca., 6/2/01. Photo by Dave Hogan/MP/Getty Images
Pink, L’il Kim, Mya, and Christina Aguilera performing ‘Lady Marmalade’ from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack on the 2001 MTV Move Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca., 6/2/01.

Aguilera, far right, joined Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink in “Moulin Rogue” lingerie-inspired styles while performing their song from the film’s soundtrack, “Lady Marmalade.”

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