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Throughout his career, Prince redefined masculinity and was never afraid to tap into his femininity. He exemplified this mindset for a 1981 performance in Los Angeles, where he boldly took the stage in black bikini underwear, a fringed top and thigh-high stockings.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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The 1984 Purple Rain Tour featured paisley prints which not only reflect the name of his recording studio but also a track from Around the World In a Day released in April 1985. (Photo by Ross Marino/Getty Images)

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Prince served up a lot of midriff during his illustrious career, but one of our favorite looks was this ab-baring top and low-cut pants pairing right here from 1986. Prince could wear anything and still be desired by both men and women. (Photo: Rob Verhorst/Redferns)

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Purple Rain Ruffles - Perhaps his most iconic onscreen look is that from 1984's Purple Rain. Playing against gender norms, The Purple One worked a teased-out mullet, an exquisite, sequin-embellished suit and a white blouse punctuated with voluminous ruffle trim.(Photo: AP Photo/Rob Burns, File)

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The Lovesexy tour was nothing but fun and this black and white polka-dot outfit from the Oct. 18, 1988 was pure Under the Cherry Moon vibes. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Channeling both The Joker and Batman for his "Batdance" video (1989), Prince continued to show his fashion versatility and iconic pop culture status. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Always one to shock, he made a huge statement at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards in this yellow lace bodysuit. It had strategic cutouts along the back, giving viewers a full look at his bare butt cheeks.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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As Prince got older, his style was less about showing skin and morphed into more classic looks. But trust: It never lacked flare. Just peep this black-and-red striped suit and matching hat he donned the night he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Always on point.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Like his performances this look from his "Welcome 2 America" tour at The Forum on April 14, 2011 is pure gold. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage for NPG Records 2011)

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Performing at the BET Awards in 2006, Prince brought his signature color back to the masses with this purple suit. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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In the most recent years, it was clear that one of Prince's new fashion staples was wide-legged pants. Accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 BET Awards, we can see how he put it all together. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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When it came to hair, we saw him work everything from a flowing, '70s-style blowout to a slicked-back crop. A masterfully coiffed Afro was the go-to for the 2015 Grammy Awards, a beautiful testament to his creative, empowered spirit. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)