Glamorous and risqu&eacute;, Mariah Carey&rsquo;s &lsquo;90s style proved she was the era&rsquo;s It girl.&nbsp;

&nbsp;In 1990, the native <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/worlds-most-expensive-art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Yorker</a> Mariah Carey first appeared on the music scene to debut her single &ldquo;Vision of Love.&rdquo; With her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/curly-hair-trends-2021-zendaya-rihanna" target="_blank" rel="noopener">curly hair</a> and impressive five-octave vocal range, the singer rapidly climbed into stardom conquering the hearts of millions worldwide. Hit after hit, Carey became one of the most successful <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/girl-groups-throughout-history-tlc-destinys-child" target="_blank" rel="noopener">female performers </a>of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/helmut-lang-designer-career-90s-minimalism-fashion-month" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&lsquo;90s</a> with her classic songs "Fantasy," "Always Be My Baby," and her holiday hit "<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-anniversary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All I Want For Christmas Is You</a>" that manages to reemerge during the festive seasons. Closing the '90s out strong, the singer was named the Artist of the Decade by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/billie-eilish-billboard-woman-of-the-year-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Billboard</a> in 1999.&nbsp;
There is no doubt that Carey is the ultimate diva, expressing herself through her style in true <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/who-is-jennie-kim-k-pop-blackpink-chanel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It-girl</a> fashion. Altogether, her glamorous beauty, distinctive voice, and impressive wardrobe positioned her as a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-outfits-celebrity-fashion-making-comeback" target="_blank" rel="noopener">true &lsquo;90s fashion</a> and music icon. If you are looking for some <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/70s-fashion-fall-winter-2021-vintage-inspired" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vintage-style </a>inspiration, look no more. From <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-sportswear-trend-spring-summer-2021-celine-gucci" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sporty mini-skirts </a>to red carpet gowns, the performer was a total trendsetter.&nbsp;
In honor of her anniversary (because Carey <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/mariah-carey-time-birthdays.html#:~:text=Mariah%20Carey%20has%20refused%20to,year%20she%20was%20actually%20born.&amp;text=(Your%20birthday%20is%20one%20day,can't%20be%20postponed.)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">doesn&rsquo;t celebrate birthdays</a>), L&rsquo;OFFICIEL remembers the singer&rsquo;s most stylish <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/teen-fashion-trends-decades-90s-y2k-tiktok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&lsquo;90s looks</a>.

 At the 33rd annual Grammys in 1991, the talented singer receives two awards in a glamorous, black mini-dress with a subtle rhinestone trim. 

Carey wears a jaw-dropping red dress to the Grammy Awards in 1993. 

 The young singer poses for the cameras showcasing her beautiful satin two-piece and tan leather boots. 

Before there was Cher Horowitz from "Clueless," the singer channeled the school girl-chic look in a  plaid mini-skirt and cropped cardigan at the Clavin Klein Fall/Winter 1994 fashion show in New York City. 

In true ‘90s It girl fashion, Carey’s street style consisted of washed, blue jeans and big purses to accessorize, complementing her total look. 

In 1994, she started her journey as a Chanel girl. At a New York Hospital benefit, she selected a tweed two-piece...

The singer looks cute in a classic Chanel soft-pink tweed set in 1994. 

Emulating 2020's favorite color trend back in 1996, the singer rocks a rich, chocolate brown belted mini-dress that's very on-trend for today’s fashion. 

In 1997, Carey parties in an all-black look, featuring leather boots, a mini-skirt, and a leather tube top. 

The star attends the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards showcasing her amazing figure with a daring two-piece skirt set and perfectly curled locks. 

 During a ‘90s Christmas season, Carey pairs some classic denim with a cropped turtleneck giving major girl-next-door vibes. 

Native New Yorker stunned in her LBD. Layered with ultra thin-stockings, she looked classy and sexy.

Looking sporty and chic, the singer pairs a Dolce & Gabbana tank top with a plain black mini-skirt and knotted sweater at the 1997 “Seven Years in Tibet” movie premiere. 

During the late 90s, Carey wore this itty bitty mini dress, dezzled and pink, paired with barely there black heels. 

Carey ended the ‘90s era with a bold, sequined butterfly top that showed off her daring and playful style. 

For another 90s ensemble, Carey wore stilleto knee high tan boots, elongating her legs and accentuating her figure.

In 2000, the pop sensation opted for ultra low-waisted denim and a pink strapless top. This look is seen all over today's 'it' fashion-girlies..

For all the girls bringing shades to the club, Carey did it first in 2003 and sported her glasses on the carpet for the paparazzi. It does not get more baller than that!

An honorable mention goes out to her slings. In 2013, Carey broke her arm and would have custom made slings to go with her outfit, she even had extra for outfit changes!

Remembering Mariah Carey’s Best ‘90s Style Moments

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