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The Evolution Of The Super Bowl Halftime Costume

From Diana Ross's giant gold coat to Beyoncé's itty bitty black leotard.

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It's hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn—and Jeremy Scott's outfit for Katy Perry Sunday is sure to join the mix. But back in '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 and Beyoncé.

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1991: New Kids on the Block

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1993: Michael Jackson

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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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2006: The Rolling Stones

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Alyssa Bailey
Deputy Editor, News and Strategy
Alyssa is the Deputy Editor, News and Strategy, at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take outfit pics of her, and exploring New York City.
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