Whitney Houston's Top Fashion Moments

Here’s to many more years of winning music and style!

Fresh-Faced - In the early '80s, Whitney Houston started working as a model after a photographer saw her perform with her gospel singing mother, Cissy Houston, at Carnegie Hall. Her girl-next door charm and gorgeous looks made her one of the most sought out models of that time.(Photo: dpa /Landov)

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Fresh-Faced - In the early '80s, Whitney Houston started working as a model after a photographer saw her perform with her gospel singing mother, Cissy Houston, at Carnegie Hall. Her girl-next door charm and gorgeous looks made her one of the most sought out models of that time.(Photo: dpa /Landov)

Grammy Run - In 1989, she gave a stirring live performance of her song "One Moment In Time," to open the Grammys. Whitney looked angelic on stage in a white sweetheart neckline gown with crystal studs and capped sleeves. (Photo: CBS /Landov)

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Grammy Run - In 1989, she gave a stirring live performance of her song "One Moment In Time," to open the Grammys. Whitney looked angelic on stage in a white sweetheart neckline gown with crystal studs and capped sleeves. (Photo: CBS /Landov)

Fashion Favorite - If '80s style could be summed up in pictures, Whitney could be a poster child. She fashioned some of the best trends of the decade, like this bold shoulder jacket she wore with high waist pants at a 1988 performance. And you can't forget her hair! Whitney's teased up tresses were always crafted into different styles that were popular at the time.(Photo: dpa /Landov)

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Fashion Favorite - If '80s style could be summed up in pictures, Whitney could be a poster child. She fashioned some of the best trends of the decade, like this bold shoulder jacket she wore with high waist pants at a 1988 performance. And you can't forget her hair! Whitney's teased up tresses were always crafted into different styles that were popular at the time.(Photo: dpa /Landov)

She Got It From Her Mama! - Cissy Houston introduced her to music and gave her a great example of how to be a graceful diva. "Pretty can turn into pretty awful if you act that way," Whitney Houston once said. "I was taught that by my mom. She saw what happened to women who took their looks as everything." (Photo: REUTERS/Mark Peterson /Landov)

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She Got It From Her Mama! - Cissy Houston introduced her to music and gave her a great example of how to be a graceful diva. "Pretty can turn into pretty awful if you act that way," Whitney Houston once said. "I was taught that by my mom. She saw what happened to women who took their looks as everything." (Photo: REUTERS/Mark Peterson /Landov)

Fashion History - The signer/actress wore a velvet gown with buttons, a strong collar and folded sleeves to the 1994 NAACP 26th Image Awards. The outfit was later cemented in to history when she ended up returning to the stage to accept wins for Entertainer of the Year, Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album, Outstanding Soundtrack for The Bodyguard Soundtrack and Outstanding Music Video.   (Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

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Fashion History - The signer/actress wore a velvet gown with buttons, a strong collar and folded sleeves to the 1994 NAACP 26th Image Awards. The outfit was later cemented in to history when she ended up returning to the stage to accept wins for Entertainer of the Year, Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Album, Outstanding Soundtrack for The Bodyguard Soundtrack and Outstanding Music Video.   (Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

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Shining Star - Throughout her career, Whitney has refreshed her style and shown that just like her music, she can look great and current in any decade. In the late '90s, she adopted a sleek bob, which she showed off with a green leather dress when she performed "It’s Not Right But It's OK" at the 1999 Brit Awards. She also wore the sassy look, complete with a black choker and one leather glove, in the music video for the song.(Photo: PA Photos /Landov 1999)

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Shining Star - Throughout her career, Whitney has refreshed her style and shown that just like her music, she can look great and current in any decade. In the late '90s, she adopted a sleek bob, which she showed off with a green leather dress when she performed "It’s Not Right But It's OK" at the 1999 Brit Awards. She also wore the sassy look, complete with a black choker and one leather glove, in the music video for the song.(Photo: PA Photos /Landov 1999)

Certified Diva! - Although she's gotten flack from groups like PETA, the singer has always had an affinity for fur coats. She's infamously worn them with everything from red carpet gowns to tracksuits while travelling, and has been spotted in dyed varieties in almost every color. In 2000, she matched a royal purple gown with a fluffy pastel version that rested off her shoulders. (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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Certified Diva! - Although she's gotten flack from groups like PETA, the singer has always had an affinity for fur coats. She's infamously worn them with everything from red carpet gowns to tracksuits while travelling, and has been spotted in dyed varieties in almost every color. In 2000, she matched a royal purple gown with a fluffy pastel version that rested off her shoulders. (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Star Power - When it comes time to hit a red carpet, the superstar arrives in full effect! At the 17th Annual Mercedes-Benz Carousel of Hope Ball, Whitney oozed star power when she posed next to music mogul Clive Davis in a gorgeous black, mermaid gown with satin trim. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Star Power - When it comes time to hit a red carpet, the superstar arrives in full effect! At the 17th Annual Mercedes-Benz Carousel of Hope Ball, Whitney oozed star power when she posed next to music mogul Clive Davis in a gorgeous black, mermaid gown with satin trim. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Glamour Girl - In 2008, the singer announced a comeback and fans held their breath waiting for "The Old Whitney" to return. Critics had mused over her shifting body weight in the years prior, but the singer showed that she was strong and ready to hit the scene when she arrived at Clive Davis' legendary Grammy pre-party looking dazzling in a in a purple, black and silver sequined gown.(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Glamour Girl - In 2008, the singer announced a comeback and fans held their breath waiting for "The Old Whitney" to return. Critics had mused over her shifting body weight in the years prior, but the singer showed that she was strong and ready to hit the scene when she arrived at Clive Davis' legendary Grammy pre-party looking dazzling in a in a purple, black and silver sequined gown.(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

Soulful Songstress - At the 2009 Grammys, Whitney hit the stage in a multi-colored strapless gown to present Jennifer Hudson for Best R&B Album. The crystal detailing on her high-slit gown and sparkling accessories were accompanied by an overall glow as the crowd greeted her with a standing ovation. Later that year she was championed for her seventh studio album, I Look to You.(Photo: by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Soulful Songstress - At the 2009 Grammys, Whitney hit the stage in a multi-colored strapless gown to present Jennifer Hudson for Best R&B Album. The crystal detailing on her high-slit gown and sparkling accessories were accompanied by an overall glow as the crowd greeted her with a standing ovation. Later that year she was championed for her seventh studio album, I Look to You.(Photo: by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Winning! - These days the mother continues to prove that she's still got it! She got another reverent response during the 2011 Grammy's when she closed out Clive Davis' pre-party with a stunning performance and an equally striking gown: a backless, embroidered, silver-beaded column gown from the Spring 2011 collection of designer Pamela Roland. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Winning! - These days the mother continues to prove that she's still got it! She got another reverent response during the 2011 Grammy's when she closed out Clive Davis' pre-party with a stunning performance and an equally striking gown: a backless, embroidered, silver-beaded column gown from the Spring 2011 collection of designer Pamela Roland. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)