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Photos Of Britney Spears Where You Really Can't Tell What Year It Is
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I think we can all remember where we were and what we were doing when we realized that Britney Spears is basically the best human of all time. I mean, I might have only been in fourth grade when I convinced my mom to buy me her debut album, but I can still belt out those songs in the car with the best of them. And now that the world has been lucky enough to enjoy more than 15 years of her music and shows, I think we can definitively say that Spears is timeless. And not just her music, either — her style, too. Spears so fearlessly wears whatever she wants, trends be damned. And that's probably why in so many photos of Britney Spears it's pretty much impossible to tell what year it is.
Normally, you'd see a celeb in Ugg boots and be like, "Oh, that picture was taken in the early 2000s," right? But those rules don't apply to Spears. She will wear what was cool 10 years ago in 2016, and she gets away with it, because she's Britney Spears. And maybe we'd all benefit from being a little bit more like her in that way.
Celebrities come and go, but Britney Spears is forever, and these photos prove exactly that.
Her Concert Wear
This photo was taken at her Vegas show in 2016, but it could be from any one of her concert tours. I've been to a few of them, and I'm pretty sure she's worn something similar at all of them.
Her Red Carpet Look
Maybe it's the dress. Maybe it's the high pony. Either way, this could easily be early 2000s Britney.
When She Was Brunette A Million Times
Spears has gone dark so many times in career that this photo could have been taken anytime. Also, can we talk about how she also doesn't age?
When She Drank Starbucks In A Turtleneck
Starbucks is timeless, and apparently, so are turtlenecks. 1999 or 2016? Who can decide?
When She Wore A Choker
I get that they're coming back and all, but this photo could have easily been taken in 1999.
And Yet Another Starbucks Photo
Tiny dog, Frappuccino — this photo could be literally any time in recent history.
When She Sported A One Shoulder Top
One shoulder tops haven't really been a thing since Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen stopped wearing them, but that wouldn't stop Spears, would it?
When She Wore Platforms
These were popularized by the Spice Girls, so it would be totally feasible that this is a photo from the '90s, not 2012.
The Bangs
This photo was taken in 2001, but it might as well have existed in 2012... when she sported these exact same bangs.
When She Cleaned Up With Moon Men
You can't put a year on Spears having massive success. That's every year.
When She Killed It On Stage
This was 2011, but this photo could have been taken at any time.
This Sweater Vest Outfit
This is not, in fact, the '80s. I could understand if it was the '90s, even, but no. This is 2016. I can't.
When She Got An Award From Barbie
Still not the '90s. I think we can all agree by now that Britney Spears lives beyond the confines of trends?
When She Was Surrounded By Choreographed Dancers (In This Hat)
This photo could be from any performance during any year. Seriously, how does she keep doing this?
No, Really, This Hat
It transcends time. And probably space, too.
When She Performed On 'Good Morning America'
This could have easily been taken today now that crop tops are back, but Spears was ahead of the curve in 2008.
When She Filmed With Ellen DeGeneres
And here we have a crop top in 2016 that could have been worn in 2008. It works both ways! And by the way, DeGeneres is totally timeless too.
When Her Earlier Performances Looked Like Her Vegas Show
This photo was actually taken 15 years ago. 15.
The Hat Strikes Again
Being that she wears hats like this one even in present day, I have a feeling it could be the secret to her youth.
When She Was Mobbed By Fans
Spears has always been in demand, so if you see a photo of her surrounded by fans, it could have been taken anytime in the last two decades.
When She Presented An AMA
This could have been at any year's American Music Awards. Spears is always present, and she always looks like a vampire who doesn't age.
When She Celebrated Her Birthday In Fur
This looks like something Scary Spice would have worn in the mid '90s, so it's hard to believe this was taken for Spears' birthday in 2007.
When She Wore This Sheer Top
I'm a pretty huge Spears fan, and even I would never be able to tell you when this photo was taken. Is it recent? Is it 10 years old? Who knows?!
The Hat Is Back
Nope, this is not the Oops I Did It Again era. This is eight years later.
When She Wore This Confusing Outfit
So many trends across so many years. It's hard to imagine this is actually 2016!
And with that, I rest my case.
