The singer, dancer and former “American Idol” host has gone through plenty of fashion phases in her career. When she first burst onto the scene in the ’80s, she was all big hair, sequins and shoulder pads ― three major trends of the era ― and into the ’90s, blazers and pantsuits (particularly white ones) were among her wardrobe staples. Then came the early 2000s, which for Abdul was the era of bodycon gowns. These days, the performer’s style is reflective of all her phases ― she still loves a little sparkle, structured blazers and fitted dresses.
In honor of the star’s 57th birthday on June 19, we’re taking a look back at the many fashions she’s worn through the years. Check them out below:
1987
Abdul poses on the red carpet at the 1987 MTV Music Awards in Universal City, California.
1988
The performer poses for a portrait session during the filming of her "Forever Your Girl" video.
1988
Abdul poses for a portrait while filming her "Forever Your Girl" video.
1988
Abdul attends an event for the Make A Wish Foundation.
1989
The singer and dancer attends the 21st annual NAACP Awards.
1989
The singer, choreographer and dancer poses for a photo in the Netherlands in 1989.
1989
Abdul walks the red carpet at the 16th annual American Music Awards.
1989
Abdul attends the 31st annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
1989
The singer attends the "Listen to Me" Beverly Hills premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre.
1989
Abdul attends the National Academy of Popular Music's Songwriters Hall of Fame's 20th Anniversary Celebration at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
1989
Abdul attends the 6th annual MTV Video Music Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
1989
The performer attends the 41st annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
1989
Abdul attends the "Ghostbusters II" premiere in Hollywood.
1990
Abdul attends the 6th annual Academy of Television & Radio Awards at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles.
1990
Abdul attends the 17th annual American Music Awards on Jan. 22 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
1990
Abdul attends the seventh annual American Cinema Awards on Jan. 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
1990
The singer and dancer poses for a photo at the 32nd annual Grammy Awards.
1990
Abdul attends Virgin Records Presents Paula Abdul with a Sextuple Platinum Record for "Forever Your Girl" on Feb. 23 at Pazzia Restaurant in West Hollywood.
1990
Paula Abdul during an event for LA Gear Sportswear in Beverly Hills.
1991
Abdul attends the 17th annual People's Choice Awards on March 11 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.
1991
The singer attends American Cinema Awards Foundation's "Donald O'Connor: An American Treasure, a 65th Anniversary Salute" summer gala on Sept. 14 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
1992
Abdul during the 19th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
1993
Abdul attends the Diet Coke 10th Anniversary Salute on July 23 at Two Times Square Building in New York City.
1993
The singer attends the NBC television special "Bob Hope: The First 90 Years," a salute to Bob Hope's 90th birthday on May 11 at NBC Studios in Burbank, California.
1994
Abdul attends the Planet Hollywood grand opening celebration on July 24 at the Planet Hollywood at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
1994
Abdul attends the Michael Bolton Foundation and Barry Bonds Family Foundation's first annual "Field of Dreams" Awards on Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
1995
Abdul attends the Planet Hollywood grand opening celebration on Sept. 17 in Hollywood.
1996
The singer attends the California Fashion Industry Friends of AIDS Project Los Angeles' 10th annual fashion show and dinner benefit to salute Todd Oldham in Santa Monica.
1996
Abdul attends the ninth annual Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards on May 11 at Universal Studios.
1998
Abdul attends the 25th annual American Music Awards on Jan. 26 at the Shrine Auditorium.
1999
Abdul attends the "Cabaret" opening night musical performance on March 3 at the Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills.
2000
Abdul attends the 10th annual Fire & Ice Ball to benefit Revlon and the UCLA Women's cancer research program on Dec. 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
2001
Abdul attends the Cynthia Steffe fashion show at Bryant Park in New York City.
2002
Abdul walks the red carpet at the 2002 MTV VMAs.
2002
The performer attends the 2002 GQ Men of The Year Awards in New York.
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