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It’s Christina Aguilera’s Birthday, Here Are Her Most Iconic Looks

by Adam Fletcher

It’s official: on this very day forty years ago, Xtina starting gracing the globe with her good vocals and great fashion. Thought you knew everything there was to know about the queen of chin piercings and chaps? You might want to think again.

To celebrate her 40th birthday, our Fashion Team took a deep dive into the celebrity archives and resurfaced 28 legendary looks from the Haus of Aguilera. And, let’s just say, there are a few wigs and wardrobe moments that must have slipped through the net the first time around. Who knew that she had the cutest brunette moment in 2004, and picked a pearl-encrusted gown for the Annual American Music Awards last year? Not us…

Mouseketeer Days

Just in case you didn’t already know, The Mickey Mouse Club launched the careers of some of our fave celebs today: Brit, JT, Ryan Gosling and, of course, Christina.

Why Not…Wear All-Black

In 1999, Aguilera was all about channelling goth-gunge with choker necklaces and tonnes of black tulle. We can 100% relate.

For The Love Of Leopard Print

A few seasons later, Christina wore less black but she kept those alt vibes coming through by way of a leopard-print jacket , messy blonde hair and over-the-knee boots .

Christina The Trendsetter

Remember, Christina did it first. Paris Hilton may have partied in a glittery mini dress for her 21st birthday, but our girl Xtina sashayed into the Grammys wearing a shiny mini dress two years earlier. Just saying…

Two-Piece Perfection

If you really know Xtina’s style, you can vouch for the following: she loved a coordinating look. One of the first matching outfits we could find is this look from the year 2000.

Python, Please

We want to wear that snake-print dress with strappy sandals today.

Back In Black

Christina might have started repping dark colourways again, but she started adding diamanté belts , glittery necklaces and waistcoats. Can you think of anything more suitable in Y2K2? Nope.

Denim Delivery

This jean skirt is evidence that Christina can slay a low-key look.

Less Is Always More

Only Christina can take an animal-print dress up 100 notches with just a few cut-out details and a gold necklace.

Something About Sequins

If Christina had a spirit animal, we bet it would be a magpie. Honestly, try to find one look that doesn’t involve sequins, diamonds or a belly chain. Plus, can we just appreciate her makeup game for a moment? F-l-a-w-l-e-s-s.

She Wore Red Velvet

…And looked 100% epic while doing.

Give It Some Tassels

Tassel details had a major moment in the early 00s and, in our eyes, Christina had something to do with it.

All-White Wardrobe

Hands up if you’d also pair a two-piece suit with a matching bucket hat for a film premiere with Jorge Santos. Same.

Denim Doesn’t Disappoint

Christina needs several trophies for making this look work. It’s not easy to pull of patchwork denim and a deconstructed cami top at the same time.

Short And Sweet

Not sure which of Christina’s looks is the most iconic? It’s staring at you right now

The Aguilera Accessory

Hats are the unrecognised heroes from the Aguilera achieve, so we’re giving them all the attention they deserve. Spotlight currently on: the cord fedora.

Early Utility

By 2003, Christina was just getting into dressing ‘utility’. A pair of cropped cargo trousers and tan coloured sandals were the best we had back then.

Birds Of A Feather

Adding neon pink feathers to a mini dress was a good idea in 2003, and it’s a great idea today.

Best Of The Bunch

Florals, in spring? Yep, and they become even more ground-breaking when worn with a cute fringe and a 70s-style bag .

Swish, Swish

We don’t know about you, but we think that this lilac tassel dress is so 2020.

Jeans, A Nice Top And A Tan

Xtina was forever bronzed for the gods, especially when she wore ¾ length jeans and short sleeve shirts .

Vintage Chic

From 2004-2006, Christina served a selection of vintage-inspired styles. Here, she’s put her a unique spin on a 1930s look.

Old Hollywood Glamour

In a sheer black gown and peep-toe courts, Christina is ready for her close-up.

The Power Pony

New hair, who this? A high ponytail the perfect plus-one for an iconic giraffe-print dress.

Pinstripe Moment

A smart move: adding a red leather-look beret to a monochrome look. Make like Christina and drape a blazer over the top for extra style points.

FROW Fashion

Always runway-ready, Xtina dressed in head-to-toe Gaultier while sitting front row at his couture show. Gaultier knuckledusters, essential.

Mother Of Pearl

Part-Snow Queen, part-Princess Leia, Christina’s wardrobe for the Annual American Music Awards was truly out of this world. That pearl-embellished hood: 😍

Cutest Colour Combo

Xtina’s look at the Mulan film premiere just reminded us that we need to wear wayyy more pink and red in 2021. Together, obviously.