Beyoncé Knowles: The Style Evolution

Take a look at the R&B diva's fiercest fashion moments.

Green With Envy - Destiny’s Child’s “it” girl emerged with a style that was molded by the glitzy fashions designed by her mother. Even in coordinating green sequin outfits, Beyoncé’s dress has a special twist that sets her apart.(Photo: Jason Kirk/Newsmakers)

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Green With Envy - Destiny’s Child’s “it” girl emerged with a style that was molded by the glitzy fashions designed by her mother. Even in coordinating green sequin outfits, Beyoncé’s dress has a special twist that sets her apart.(Photo: Jason Kirk/Newsmakers)

A Mother’s Touch - Beyoncé was willing to blend with the group as long as she had her own identity. With help from Mama Knowles, she paired the perfect flesh-toned satin with her golden skin for this appearance. (Photo: Chris Weeks/Liaison)

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A Mother’s Touch - Beyoncé was willing to blend with the group as long as she had her own identity. With help from Mama Knowles, she paired the perfect flesh-toned satin with her golden skin for this appearance. (Photo: Chris Weeks/Liaison)

Sexy Sister - When Bey began to hit the red carpet solo, it was all about bringing the “sexy.” This 24-karat gold dress is rouged and tailored to highlight all the right places.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Sexy Sister - When Bey began to hit the red carpet solo, it was all about bringing the “sexy.” This 24-karat gold dress is rouged and tailored to highlight all the right places.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Best-Dressed - For the 2005 Grammys, Beyoncé owned the carpet in a simple silhouette with a deep V-neck. This black number effortlessly showcased her curves.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Best-Dressed - For the 2005 Grammys, Beyoncé owned the carpet in a simple silhouette with a deep V-neck. This black number effortlessly showcased her curves.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Solo Star - This elegant black gown worn to the 2006 Academy Awards is a far departure from her Destiny’s Child costumes. In true Oscar style, Beyonce went with a dress fit for a Hollywood icon.(Photo: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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Solo Star - This elegant black gown worn to the 2006 Academy Awards is a far departure from her Destiny’s Child costumes. In true Oscar style, Beyonce went with a dress fit for a Hollywood icon.(Photo: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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Model Material - With all the attention focused on her booming curves, Beyonce began to accentuate them even more with mermaid style dresses, like this exquisite beaded champagne gown.  (Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

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Model Material - With all the attention focused on her booming curves, Beyonce began to accentuate them even more with mermaid style dresses, like this exquisite beaded champagne gown. (Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

Baby’s Got Back - While there was no bare skin showing in the front, this sleeved number draped her body like liquid sequin, and it featured a sexy rear cutout that exposed her from the neck to her waist. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Baby’s Got Back - While there was no bare skin showing in the front, this sleeved number draped her body like liquid sequin, and it featured a sexy rear cutout that exposed her from the neck to her waist. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Diamond Diva - Bey took a break from the norm and wore a pale champagne cocktail dress for the 2007 Grammys. The muted color was the backdrop to an origami-like design that featured two jewel cluster accents.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Diamond Diva - Bey took a break from the norm and wore a pale champagne cocktail dress for the 2007 Grammys. The muted color was the backdrop to an origami-like design that featured two jewel cluster accents.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Fancy, Huh? - Beyoncé chose a beautiful Armani Prive gown for the 2007 Oscars. This couture dress was a flowing cascade of pale mint-green fabric, adorned with a jeweled sash.(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Fancy, Huh? - Beyoncé chose a beautiful Armani Prive gown for the 2007 Oscars. This couture dress was a flowing cascade of pale mint-green fabric, adorned with a jeweled sash.(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

Midas Touch - Draped like a goddess, the R&B diva went Grecian in this gold gown. Without being overtly sexy, she still showed her curves with the high split and wide V-neck.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Midas Touch - Draped like a goddess, the R&B diva went Grecian in this gold gown. Without being overtly sexy, she still showed her curves with the high split and wide V-neck.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Designer’s Dream - Beyoncé makes her mark as a true style star by wearing gowns like this amazing Elie Saab creation. The silver bodice and baby-blue tulle made her look like a modern-day princess. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Designer’s Dream - Beyoncé makes her mark as a true style star by wearing gowns like this amazing Elie Saab creation. The silver bodice and baby-blue tulle made her look like a modern-day princess. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Forever Bey - This bold statement dress was classic Beyoncé, from the fitted silhouette to the pleats and embroidery. This yellow gown was an “Irreplaceable” look that had plenty of bells and whistles. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Forever Bey - This bold statement dress was classic Beyoncé, from the fitted silhouette to the pleats and embroidery. This yellow gown was an “Irreplaceable” look that had plenty of bells and whistles. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

That’s So Sasha! - Bey let Sasha Fierce come out to play at the MTV Europe Awards. Her sexy alter ego wore a rippled, futuristic mini, complete with the mechanical glove from the “Put a Ring on it” video.  (Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

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That’s So Sasha! - Bey let Sasha Fierce come out to play at the MTV Europe Awards. Her sexy alter ego wore a rippled, futuristic mini, complete with the mechanical glove from the “Put a Ring on it” video. (Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images)

Risk Taker - Beyoncé took a huge risk at the 81st Annual Academy Awards when she wore this black and gold tapestry print. This super-tight fishtail gown showed off Bey’s bootylicious bod. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Risk Taker - Beyoncé took a huge risk at the 81st Annual Academy Awards when she wore this black and gold tapestry print. This super-tight fishtail gown showed off Bey’s bootylicious bod. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Red Hot Mama - Beyoncé likes to make a splash on the red carpet, and this detailed red mini fit her style profile. With her legs on display, the bubble front dress also had a ruffled neckline that plunged to her belly.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Red Hot Mama - Beyoncé likes to make a splash on the red carpet, and this detailed red mini fit her style profile. With her legs on display, the bubble front dress also had a ruffled neckline that plunged to her belly.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Fierce Fashionista - It’s as if this pink platinum Versace dress was made especially for Beyonce. The glassed top channeled her alter ego, Sasha, while the nipped waist and fanned-out bottom was certified Bey.  (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

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Fierce Fashionista - It’s as if this pink platinum Versace dress was made especially for Beyonce. The glassed top channeled her alter ego, Sasha, while the nipped waist and fanned-out bottom was certified Bey. (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

She Has Everything - At last year’s Grammy Awards, Beyoncé wore a gorgeous nude Stephane Rolland dress with geometric details. This color and design were right on trend.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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She Has Everything - At last year’s Grammy Awards, Beyoncé wore a gorgeous nude Stephane Rolland dress with geometric details. This color and design were right on trend.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Hot Topic - Keeping up with what’s hot, Bey stepped out in this culturally inspired thigh-hugging mini. The intricate beadwork made this dress impressive.(Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

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Hot Topic - Keeping up with what’s hot, Bey stepped out in this culturally inspired thigh-hugging mini. The intricate beadwork made this dress impressive.(Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)

Keep Shining - With Beyoncé some things never change: She has an amazing body to dress, she’s not afraid to flaunt it, and she’s partial to fashions that shimmer and shine. This shorts suit is unexpected but it’s still Bey to the core. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Keep Shining - With Beyoncé some things never change: She has an amazing body to dress, she’s not afraid to flaunt it, and she’s partial to fashions that shimmer and shine. This shorts suit is unexpected but it’s still Bey to the core. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)