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The Evolution of the Super Bowl Halftime Costume

From Diana Ross’s giant gold coat to Rihanna’s red jumpsuit.

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It’s hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn—from Katy Perry's Jeremy Scott ensembles in 2015 to Prince’s purple guitar. But back in the ’90s when the first big Hollywood act took the stage—after almost 25 years of marching bands playing halftime—the costumes were tame. Glitz crept in slowly but surely as bigger stars performed each year. Flip through to see everyone from Diana Ross to Britney, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.

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1991: New Kids on the Block

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1993: Michael Jackson

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1994: Naomi and Wynonna Judd

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1995: Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle

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1996: Diana Ross

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1996: Diana Ross

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1996: Diana Ross

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1997: ZZ Top

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1998: Queen Latifah

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1999: Stevie Wonder

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1999: Gloria Estefan

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2000: Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias

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2000: Tina Turner

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2001: Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly

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2002: U2

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2003: Shania Twain

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2003: No Doubt

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2004: Janet Jackson

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2004: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake

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2005: Paul McCartney

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