Her style is dramatic, distinctive and full of surprises and, if Mariah Carey’s recently-released autobiography is anything to go by, so too is her personal life.
The Meaning of Mariah Carey (which is out now) tells the performer's story, from her tumultuous upbringing in New York to becoming the Queen of Christmas, so it seemed high-time to celebrate the songstresses' most iconic looks.
Ever since the mother-of-two hit the scene in the 90s she has never been shy of showing off some serious skin or taking a fashion risk. Furthermore, each outfit would not be Carey-complete without her must-have accessories: a side of sass and a dash of diva attitude.
Over the years she has definitely proved herself to be the Queen of sartorial statements, the words 'minimal' and 'casual' simply not in her vocabulary.
Moreover, nothing, and we mean nothing will stop her from serving up OTT glamour. Remember that time she broke her arm?
The singer managed to make an arm sling into a fashion statement wearing a custom studded cover on the red carpet and a chic fur design complete with an embellished strap on stage. Now that's dedication.
And for those thinking the stars style would simmer down with age - think again.
The 50-year-old performer is still sporting everything from elaborate diamante adorned dresses to skimpy leotards and extravagant fur coats.
In fact, some would say her love of figure-hugging ensembles has only grown, after all only Mariah would go to the gym in fishnets and heels, right?
Her looks maybe a bit out there, not to mention impractical, but her unapologetic ensembles are just one of the many reasons why we absolutely love her.
Scroll through the gallery above for some of her best looks.
