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11 of the most daring looks Shakira has ever worn

Amanda Krause   

11 of the most daring looks Shakira has ever worn
Shakira attends the 2023 MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey.Taylor Hill/Getty Images
  • Shakira has been rocking daring fashion since the start of her career.
  • She's worn sparkling minidresses, revealing jumpsuits, and statement jackets.

Shakira knows a thing or two about daring fashion.

She's been wearing bold outfits onstage and off since the start of her career.

From cutout gowns to a plunging jumpsuit, here's a look at some of her wildest and most daring looks.

Shakira attended her first Grammy Awards in a glimmering, gold gown with daring details.

Shakira attended her first Grammy Awards in a glimmering, gold gown with daring details.
Shakira attends the 2001 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

The sleeveless, backless dress hugged her torso and had a high-low skirt that was short in the front and longer on the sides and back.

She wore the outfit with knee-high boots and shimmering makeup.

For a VH1 Divas event in 2002, the musician sported a printed jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

For a VH1 Divas event in 2002, the musician sported a printed jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.
Shakira attends the 2002 VH1 Divas event in Las Vegas, Nevada.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The top of the garment was held together with thin straps, which crisscrossed over her chest and highlighted the outfit's plunging neckline.

To complete the look, she wore golden boots, a cross-charm bracelet, and a straight, two-toned hairstyle.

Shakira embraced Y2K fashion in a sparkling minidress at the 2009 MTV EMAs.

Shakira embraced Y2K fashion in a sparkling minidress at the 2009 MTV EMAs.
Shakira attends the 2009 MTV EMAs in Berlin, Germany.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Not only was the dress daring with a scooped neckline, short skirt, and statement strap, but her heels were also bold.

The bedazzled sandals had stiletto heels and platform fronts, giving her some extra height on the red carpet.

Fast-forward to 2014, and the "El Jefe" singer was rocking an edgy gown at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Fast-forward to 2014, and the "El Jefe" singer was rocking an edgy gown at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Shakira attends the 2014 ACM Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.      Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Designed by Zuhair Murad, the teal gown had long sleeves, a mermaid-style skirt, and a sparkling bodice.

It was a daring look thanks to the round cutouts that reached across Shakira's shoulders, chest, hips, and thighs.

She attended the Billboard Music Awards in an equally daring minidress that same year.

She attended the Billboard Music Awards in an equally daring minidress that same year.
Shakira attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.      Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

Julien Macdonald created her blue, long-sleeved dress, which was see-through across its sleeves and sides thanks to its netted design.

Only the bodice had extra fabric across it, creating a deeper blue section that shimmered in the light.

Shakira's 2018 El Dorado World Tour featured some bold outfits, including tights worn as pants.

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Shakira performs during her 2018 El Dorado World Tour in Chicago, Illinois.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

She wore the multi-print mesh tights with heeled leather boots and a graphic, sleeveless tank top.

Shakira also accessorized with black armbands that nearly reached her elbows.

She had some fun with a glamorous look at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

She had some fun with a glamorous look at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.
Shakira attends the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.      Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

For an "Elvis" screening, Shakira wore a strapless black gown designed by Monot. It had a low sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit.

For accessories, Shakira wore simple sandals, a pearl necklace, and mesh gloves.

At Paris Fashion Week this year, the "Hips Don't Lie" musician made a statement with her jacket.

At Paris Fashion Week this year, the "Hips Don
Shakira attends a Viktor & Rolf show at Paris Fashion Week 2023.      Pierre Suu/Getty Images

She wore a white Viktor & Rolf trench coat with metallic zipper details as a dress, seemingly sporting nothing underneath. But the most daring part of her outfit was the top of the jacket, which spelled out "NO."

Shakira also wore gold sandals and dark sunglasses with the look.

She sparkled her way down the MTV Video Music Awards carpet shortly after.

She sparkled her way down the MTV Video Music Awards carpet shortly after.
Shakira attends the 2023 MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey.      Jason Kempin/Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Versace designed Shakira's gold, chainmail gown, which was daring in every way. It was backless with waist cutouts, its cowl neckline sat low, and its floor-length skirt had a thigh-high slit.

She attended the event to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award.

That same night, she changed into another Versace number that was as bold as the first.

That same night, she changed into another Versace number that was as bold as the first.
Shakira attends the 2023 MTV VMAs in Newark, New Jersey.      Eugene Gologursky/Stringer/Getty Images

Her baby-blue, asymmetrical gown wrapped around her body and was held together with Versace's famous gold safety pins.

The wrap design created slits across her chest and waist, and a hip-high slit on its skirt.

During the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, Shakira debuted a sultry gown onstage.

During the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, Shakira debuted a sultry gown onstage.
Shakira attends the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards in Seville, Spain.      Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Designed by Maria Kalkoff, the sparkling green gown was crafted with cords that crisscrossed over her body to create daring cutouts.

The halter dress, which retails for 700 euros, or about $761, also had two slits in its skirt that revealed her platform sandals.

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