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27 Of The Best 'Dancing With The Stars' Costumes Because Rhinestones, Sequins, And Fringe FTW
After 20 seasons and a 10-year run on ABC, we're still celebrating the fashion on Dancing With The Stars. Because let's not fool ourselves: A big part of the appeal of the show is seeing all the dazzling costumes and the celebrities who wear them each week. From the wildly creative pieces to the outfits that pay homage to the celebs' claims to fame to the fancy, traditional-wear sported on occasion, the dresses and tuxedos never fail to look amazing.
I've been a fan of the show since the beginning, watching most of the seasons since then, and I'm always stunned at how amazing each new costume is. So here's a look at 27 of the best ensembles to date as we wait to see who will win this year's 10th Anniversary Mirror Ball Trophy.
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Joey McIntyre In This Tux, Season 1
Former boy band members are almost a staple on the show, but this former New Kid On The Block turned into a handsome man on the dance floor.
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Drew Lachey As A Cowboy, Season 2
See what I mean about former boy band members? Looks like Drew knocked the temperature a few notches up from 98 Degrees in this number.
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Vivica A. Fox In This Blue, Season 3
That color is stunning on her, and she looks like a sultry pirate lady who’s got major treasures to find.
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Paulina Porizkova Pretty In Pink, Season 4
The former supermodel looks as elegant as ever in this lovely pink dress. She may not have gotten very far in the competition, but her style has have never failed.
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Apollo Ohno In A Vest, Season 4
No shirt, just a vest. ‘Nuff said.
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Jane Seymour As An Ethereal Queen, Season 5
Lovely to see her in this feminine, flowing piece as it’s such a change from how we remember her as the strong female lead in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
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Jennie Garth In Red, Season 5
The lady in red (insert dancing lady in red emoji here, please) was a popular star on the show. And I think she was one of the best ever, with that gorgeous blonde hair of hers and the old Hollywood glam vibes.
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Mel B As A Super Hero, Season 5
There were several amazing ladies in Season 5 who pulled off some remarkable looks, but Mel B tops them with this fierce piece. She not only rocked her outfits, but she narrowly missed the trophy, coming in second. Girl power!
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Kristi Yamaguchi In Pin Strips, Season 6
Super cute and fun, this jazzy number couldn’t be beat. And neither could she as she took away the title.
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Kim Kardashian In The '20s, Season 7
She looks amazing with this hair and that smile, and no wonder she needs that fan. Super hot!
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Lil' Kim In Denim, Season 8
Holy smokes, those abs! She looks almost ’80s in this number and wildly cute.
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Shawn Johnson As A Tribal Goddess, Season 8
Who can forget Mark Ballas’ amazing and inventive choreography? Shawn may have been the youngest competitor at the time, but she looked like a seasoned lioness here who, turns out, eventually took the title.
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Melissa Joan Hard As Minnie Mouse, Season 9
Some major channeling of Minnie Mouse here. This couple was bringing Disney to DWTS before they even had a Disney night.
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Kelly Osbourne In Purple, Season 9
It’s just her color. I love it when it’s in her hair or on her body.
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Shannon Doherty In Ombre, Season 10
She was the first one to leave the show in season 10, but her in this ombre dress is unforgettable.
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Nichole Scherzinger As A Spanish Lover, Season 10
Absolutely perfect for this look, her mysterious beauty exudes grace and passion.
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David Hasselhoff In Leather, Season 11
I don’t care if it’s cheesy, he made it look pretty bad ass.
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Jennifer Grey As A Princess, Season 11
Those amazing pants with an almost ’20s flapper effect are just too cool. She’s moved from being the shy girl Baby from Dirty Dancing to being a gorgeous full-on seductress.
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Kirsty Alley In Gold, Season 12
She took second place in Season 12, but she looks as shining and bright as ever in this beautiful number.
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Ricki Lake, Season 13
This is probably the closest thing any of us could get to being Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and that hair is totally gorgeous on her!
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Jaleel White As A Jazz Singer, Season 14
He looks straight out of the ’40s in this snazzy tux. The color is great on him, and I basically just want him to sing to me.
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Zendaya Coleman As A Race Car Driver, Season 16
There’s no one else who could pull off that pantsuit — those legs go on forever! I love the total Kill Bill Uma Thurman vibe going on in this piece, too. She rocked it.
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Candace Cameron Bure As Ariel, Season 18
Disney night is now a major hit on the show, and Candace Cameron Bure looks amazing as Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Maybe she should go red?
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Betsey Johnson As Basically Herself, Season 19
This fashion icon has so much personality, she looks amazing in pretty much anything she puts on. Her quirky look is just too fun, how can it not be embraced?
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Sadie Robertson In Vintage Yellow, Season 19
Totally cute and possibly something she could get away with wearing out on any normal day, she makes this piece look surprisingly modern.
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Alfonso Ribiero In White, Season 19
The winner of last season’s DWTS, Alfonso took the crowd by storm each week with his amazing moves and his flawless costumes. He just looks sharp!
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Willow Shields In Rainbow, Season 20
The official youngest competitor ever at just 14, Willow looked amazing in all of her outfits, especially this fun and brightly colored dress. Here’s to, so sadly, the latest celeb to have to leave the show this season. You were brilliant!
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