9 Controversial Styles Celebrities Wore In The 1990s

It would appear that this attempt to astound and amaze the general public by celebrities dates back to the early days of Hollywood itself. It may seem like celebrities are making more of an effort to dress to impress in recent years, but looking back at the most scandalous outfits they wore in the '90s reveals otherwise.
These days, it's not uncommon for people from all walks of life to try to get away with seeming as close to nude as possible while still clothed. Perhaps the stigma associated with being nude has been reduced to the point where this is at least theoretically possible in many parts of the Western world. It may be argued that the 1990s were a more subdued decade. Compared to something more subdued, like Marilyn Monroe's white dress, the styles of the day were certainly shocking. Compared to the clothes celebrities wear now in 2016, the most eye-catching clothes from the '90s look very conventional.

1. Whoopi Goldberg

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When Whoopi Goldberg appeared in public wearing a silver holographic catsuit, she was light years ahead of her contemporaries. Her feathery mane and icy blue hair gave the impression that she was royalty from another world.

2. Jennifer Lopez

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At the 1999 Vogue Fashion Awards, J. Lo slayed in a light gold shimmering dress that reached her navel and wore matching sparkling jewels to complement the look.

3. Cameron Diaz

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In the film The Mask, released in 1994, Cameron Diaz wore several revealing gowns while playing the role of a seductive harlot. In my opinion, the red strapless dress that she wore to make her big debut in this movie and the film industry, in general, is the one that will stick in people's minds the most of all of the others.

4. Madonna

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It was incredible to see Madonna in the vivid print, the flared sleeves, and the tight golden curls in the crop top.

5. Kate Winslet

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At the 1998 Golden Globe Awards, Kate Winslet wore a sexy dress that gave off the vibe of underwear worn as outerwear. This dress caused a lot of people to stare at her.

6. Christina Aguilera

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At the 1999 Video Music Awards, Christina Aguilera gave everyone the impression that she was a wild child by wearing a tiny skirt, black boots, a leopard-print chemise, and a leopard-print coat all at the same time. Meow!

7. Liz Hurley

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When else would be an appropriate time to wear a lacy, all-black ensemble if not to a party where Hugh Grant would be present?

8. Pamela Anderson

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There is a lot going on with Pammy's wardrobe from the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, starting from the fluffy hat down to the bustier top and all of those sequins.

9. Britney Spears

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Many people were shocked to see Britney Spears' midriff in 1998 when she released the music video for "...Baby One More Time." On the other hand, this dress may be one of the least scandalous in Spears's career.