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Ever since she won "American Idol" back in 2002, Kelly Clarkson has had the most exciting style transformation.
From basic satin dresses to diva-worthy sequin gowns, she's shown her fans that daring fashion looks are for EVERY body. Whether she's wearing bright prints, sweet pinup dresses, or form-fitting mermaid gowns, Clarkson is living proof that curvy girls can — and should — wear whatever the hell they want.
Here's Kelly's fashion journey, in 27 photos.
Way back in 2002, Kelly Clarkson stepped out in a black column one-shoulder gown with a mesh bust for the American Idol finale.
She's got the highlights. She's got the embellished jeans. She's got the belly button ring. Clarkson was LIVING in this 2002 look.
Shiny satin fabrics were very popular in the early 2000s, but Clarkson's black spaghetti strap dress from the 2003 Billboard Music Awards is a keeper.
Kelly wore a satin and lace shirt AND a wallet chain to the 2003 Teen Choice Awards.
For the 2004 NBA All Star Game, Clarkson went casual in distressed jeans, a jersey, and a matching cap.
Since thick headbands were a trend in the 2000s, pairing one with a gown to the 2006 Brit Awards makes sense.
Probably my favorite look of Clarkson's in the mid-2000s, she wore a stunning red gown with a deep V-neck to the 2006 Country Music Awards.
For the 2006 Grammys she was a glorious goth queen.
For a 2009 Grammy party, Clarkson wore a one-shoulder blue gown with a knot at the center that made her look like a Disney princess.
Clarkson switched up her A-line gowns for a mermaid silhouette at the 2009 Women's World Awards.
For the 2009 AMAs she wore a shift dress covered in sparkle.
Clarkson NEVER feared a bold print, as seen on this maxi dress for the 2009 Much Music Video Awards.
Clarkson slayed in another one-shoulder gown at the 2009 Vh1 Divas show, but this one has ~feathers~.
Clarkson has never been intimidated by shine or sparkle — like this glittery T-shirt worn onstage during her 2010 tour.
Can rockstars wear blazers? Yes, especially if they're encrusted in sequins, as Kelly proved in 2011.
For her 2012 tour, Clarkson's bedazzled T-shirt and vest are everything a confident rockstar would need.
Like many of her looks, this gown for the 2012 Vh1 Divas show is a body-positive love letter filled with sheer panels.
Clarkson's flouncy red dress for the 2013 CMAs was the perfect modern pinup look.
Clarkson slayed in sheer lace in 2015.
Why hide your cage bra? Clarkson was ahead of her time with this dress from the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
Hey Kelly, this 2015 green skirt is REALLY CUTE. Can I borrow it?
In 2017, Clarkson went full classic Hollywood with curls and a cinched black dress for the Nickelodeon HALO Awards.
Present-day Clarkson still loves dramatic stage looks, such as this one for the 2017 AMAs.
And let's never forget that Kelly was a curvy goth queen in this STUNNING gold and black gown.
Gold and black was a popular color palette for the singer throughout 2017 — because who says plus-size babes need to hide their sparkle?
Her 2018 Golden Globes gown not only had a gold sleeve, but it also had pockets!
The baroque-like embellishments on her gown made her look like royalty at the 2018 Grammys.
Clarkson's journey shows that women of every size have the right to wear bold stage and red carpet looks, with tons of sparkle too.
It also demonstrates that curvier performers deserve dramatic looks just like their peers, and it's something that fans everywhere deserve to see. Keep your impressive style streak going Kelly!
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