Britney Spears' Style Evolution: A Look Back At Her Most Iconic Outfits

Jamie Feldman
·Fashion & Lifestyle Editor, HuffPost
Updated ·1 min read
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“Framing Britney Spears,” the documentary that offers an inside look at the #FreeBritney movement, exposes the many ways the pop icon has been mistreated by the media and those around her over the years. Spears has been under a conservatorship controlled by her father since 2008, and activists she is being held under against her will.

The documentary has given the movement even more mainstream attention, prompting new interest and concern over the case. It also served as a wake-up call to the media, fans and Justin Timberlake to finally reckon with and reevaluate the ways Spears’ life and career have gotten to this point, and the role each played in driving the narrative.

Those who grew up idolizing Britney were also brought back to the early days of her career: the hits, the ascension to stardom and, of course, the fashion.

Over the years we’ve been blessed with countless Spears style moments ― the “Baby One More Time” cover look, the Juicy sweatsuits and the denim look from the 2001 American Music Awards.

Below, 22 of Spears’ most memorable looks.

1998

Britney Spears, then in her late teens, during a portrait session.
Britney Spears, then in her late teens, during a portrait session.

1998

Spears at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Spears at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

1999

Spears at the U.S. Open in New York.
Spears at the U.S. Open in New York.

1999

Spears during the filming for her "Sometimes" video in Santa Monica, California.
Spears during the filming for her "Sometimes" video in Santa Monica, California.

1999

Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

1999

Britney Spears at a Z100 Zootopia concert.
Britney Spears at a Z100 Zootopia concert.

2000

Spears at the "Oops I Did it Again" album launch in Paris.
Spears at the "Oops I Did it Again" album launch in Paris.

2000

Spears with her mother, Lynne Spears, at a Grammy party in Los Angeles.
Spears with her mother, Lynne Spears, at a Grammy party in Los Angeles.

2000

Spears at the farewell party in London for her European tour.
Spears at the farewell party in London for her European tour.

2000

Spears at the annual Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Spears at the annual Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

2001

Spears at rehearsals for the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony in New York.
Spears at rehearsals for the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony in New York.

2001

Spears at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro.
Spears at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro.

2001

Spears at the 28th American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Spears at the 28th American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

2001

Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

2002

Spears at the Grammy awards in Los Angeles.
Spears at the Grammy awards in Los Angeles.

2002

Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

2003

Spears at MTV's "Bash" in Los Angeles.
Spears at MTV's "Bash" in Los Angeles.

2003

Spears shopping in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day.
Spears shopping in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day.

2003

Spears at the Glamour Women of the Year awards in New York.
Spears at the Glamour Women of the Year awards in New York.

2014

Spears at the annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party in Los Angeles.
Spears at the annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party in Los Angeles.

2015

Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

2016

Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

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This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.