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Britney Spears Wearing Sparkly Things, A History

Things change in life, but one thing remains the same: Pop stars and sequins always seem to go together well. Britney Spears 2015 VMAs dress was a sparkly, belly button-baring number and it called to mind the many, many other times that spears has rocked sequins, sparkles, and shiny things on the red carpet, in videos, and during performances. Brit Brit and sparkly things seem to go together very, very well. In fact, the more I think about it, the harder it is to recall moments when Spears was wearing something other than body hugging dresses encrusted with rhinestones and crystals. The pop star knows what works for her and, hey, I'm a big fan of the look.

Even though she seems pretty ageless at this point, Spears has been rocking sequined gowns for the last 15 years and then some. Feeling old yet? Me too. Spears proves that sequins, rhinestones, and glitter have no age limit, no criteria to be met that determines when they are appropriate and when they are not: Sparkle is for everyone, and sparkle is forever. And if there's an idea I can really, truly get behind, it's that one — that, and also just Britney Spears in general because #goals. Here are all the times Brit Brit has rocked sparkly dresses and looked more fab than everyone else in the room.

1. Dark Glitter

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Who said glittery has to be angelic? Brit took the sequins to the dark side here to match her hair color and, yes, it all looks amazing.

2. Embroidered Sparkle

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Spears is a fan of nude gowns completely embroidered with gems, and can you really blame her?

3. Deep-V & Sparkle

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How fabulous is this glittery number paired with Brit Brit's colored hair?

4. Old Hollywood Glam

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This might be my favorite sparkled gown on Britney yet. You've got to love the vintage feel of the dress paired with the soft waves. So pretty.

5. Choker

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Nothing like pairing some yellow gold glitter with a choker, am I right?

6. Glitter Neutrals

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Glitter can be neutrals, too.

7. Classy Sequins

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The classiest use of sequins ever? I think so.

8. Fairy Princess

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Tinkerbell, is that you?

9. White Shimmer

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The girl loves a head-to-toe sequined gown, what can I say?

10. Romper

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A sequined romper? Obviously Brit's been there, done that.

11. Sparkle & Leather

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An obvious marriage.

12. One-Shouldered

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This is classic Britney.

13. Halter

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At least she's consistent, you know?

14. Feathers? Fringe?

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There's a lot going on here, but one thing is the same: Sparkle.

15. Subtle Blue Shimmer

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Not a TON of sparkle, but it's there. And it's beautiful.