Diana Ross’s Fiercest Fashion Looks Through the Years
Diana Ross isn’t a star. She’s an icon. An inspiration for everyone from Beyoncé (who brought Ross onstage during her Renaissance tour) to RuPaul, she’s won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Kennedy Center Honor.
The icon’s always-impeccable style—which has been just as glamorous and fur, feather, and sequin-filled as many of her stage looks—has cemented her as one of the most important entertainers of all time. From her memorable years as part of the Supremes to her Glamazon era as a solo artist that continues to this day, look back at Diana Ross’s best style moments.
2025: Grammy Awards
The singer took to the 2025 Grammys in a dazzling bodysuit that she finished with a sheer cape.
2023: Renaissance World Tour
In 2023, Ross made a surprise appearance at the California stop of Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour in a fully-sequined gown and chandelier earrings.
2022: Academy Museum Gala
Ross slipped into her signature sequins for a 2022 performance.
2019: Dior Show
During Dior’s cruise show in Marrakech, Morrocco, Ross went for an all-black look that featured a dramatic tulle gown and bold sunglasses.
2019: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2019, she coordinated with daughter Tracee Ellis Ross.
2019: Grammy Awards
Ross wore a full-skirted red dress when she performed at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
2017: American Music Awards
Wearing a strapless Vivienne Westwood dress, Ross attended the 2017 American Music Awards.
2014: American Music Awards
Ross wore a recreation of her 1981 Met Gala dress to the American Music Awards in 2014.
2014: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Premiere
Ross supported her son Evan at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 in a laidback, sequined look.
2012: Christmas In Washington Celebration
The musician wore a black and white embellished tulle gown to the Christmas in Washington celebration.
2012: Grammy Awards
Ross accented a black suit with embellished silver cuffs.
2007: BET Awards
Ross was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award while wearing a red halter-top dress to the 2007 BET Awards.
2006: Rick Weiss Humanitarian Awards
Ross went back to her roots in an old Hollywood-style dress paired with a white fur.
2006: Pre-Grammy Party
Ross wore a black strapless dress with a purple sequined overcoat to the Clive Davis pre-Grammy Awards in 2006.
2004: American Music Awards
Ross made a statement at the 2004 AMAs in an embellished, sheer mini dress.
2003: Met Gala
Ross wore a red satin halter dress to the 2003 Met Gala which was themed “Goddess: The Classical Mode.”
2002: Vanity Fair Oscars Party
For the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in 2002, Ross debuted a long sleeve velvet checker print dress.
2001: CFDA Fashion Awards
Ross wore an over-the-top strapless purple gown to the 2001 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.
2000: O: The Oprah Magazine Launch
Ross slipped into a velvet orange dress to attend the launch party for O: The Oprah Magazine.
2000: VH-1 Divas: A Tribute to Diana Ross
For the a 2000 event, Ross wore a red sleeveless dress a statement white coat.
2000: NAACP Image Awards
Ross wore a long sleeve black dress to the NAACP Image Awards in 2000.
1999: MTV Video Music Awards
Ross joined Mary J. Blige and Lil’ Kim in a black strapless dress during a memorable appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards when Ross infamously played with Kim’s pasty.
1998: Grammy Awards
During the 1998 Grammy Awards, Ross wore an all black, leather look.
1994: Pro Celebrity Tennis Night
An all-red moment for a 1994 event.
1990: Thierry Mugler Show
Ross was a vision in a sheer catsuit during a 1990 Thierry Mugler show.
1988: Grammy Awards
Ross wore a sleeveless black lace dress to the Grammy Awards in 1988.
1984: American Music Awards
For the 1984 American Music Awards, Ross wore a gold dress and fur coat.
1982: Gallery Party
Ross looked angelic in white during a 1982 party in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
1978: Motion Picture Pioneer of the Year Awards
The star wore a sheer, black v-neck dress to the 1978 Motion Picture Pioneer of the Year Awards in New York.
1975: Westwood Village Theater Screening
Ross looked chic in a draped look during a 1975 movie screening in Los Angeles.
1973: Academy Awards
Ross suited up in a satin suit and a patterned waistcoat for the 1973 Academy Awards.
1970: Los Angeles
A disco diva moment in a flared sequined set in Los Angeles.
1968: Supremes Press
Cindy Birdsong and Mary Wilson of the Supremes matched with Ross in fur looks.
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