Behold: Every One of Miley Cyrus' Outfit Changes for the VMAs

There's so much happening.

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Pink, Thigh, Fashion, Abdomen, Trunk, Waist, Costume, Headpiece, Stomach, Fashion model,
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Miley Cyrus is no stranger to pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion. So it makes sense that as the MTV VMAs host, her outfit changes would make heads turn and jaws straight up drop. We might not be able to pull it off, but Cyrus proves—confidence is key. (You do you, girl.)

1. Embellished Loincloth

Abdomen, Thigh, Fashion accessory, Trunk, Headpiece, Fashion model, Hair accessory, Stomach, Navel, Waist,

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The VMAs host hit the carpet barely-clad in this number.

2. Rainbow Sparkles

Performing arts, Stage, Artist, Performance, Electric blue, Talent show, Majorelle blue, Performance art, Reflection, Fashion design,

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She hit the stage in this 70s-inspired rainbow outfit—with the embellished jacket and headpiece to match.

3. Mesh Cutouts

Mouth, Human leg, Entertainment, Performing arts, Elbow, Chest, Performance, Thigh, Knee, Muscle,

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Enough said.

4. It's a Face!

Face, Entertainment, Microphone, Performance, Fashion, Audience, Music artist, Public event, Thigh, Boot,

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The visor makes it, no?

5. Balloons

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With a see-through base. Naturally.

6. Pink and Pasties

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Miley tip: Always match your hair to your outfit.

7. Tinsel Coat

Event, Entertainment, Performing arts, Thigh, Public event, Majorelle blue, Electric blue, Dancer, Dance, Headpiece,

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Miley looks like a holiday decoration meets a disco ball. And we love it.

8. Rainbow Brite

Dress, Party, Cocktail dress, Costume accessory, One-piece garment, Day dress, Costume, Fashion design, Lip gloss, Ankle,

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Yes, you can totally make a flag an outfit!

9. Disco Madness

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More disco-inspired greatness.

10. Eye Spy

Purple, Thigh, Magenta, Violet, Leotard, Fashion design, Tights, Spandex, Ankle, Leggings,

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Get it? Miley hit the stage decked out in another skin-baring, colorful number before she dropped her free album.

11. Miss Piggy

Finger, Pink, Magenta, Costume accessory, Muscle, Chest, Costume, Glove, Animation, Abdomen,

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That snout bow, though.

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Samantha Leal
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Samantha Leal is the Deputy Editor at Well+Good, where she spends most of her day thinking of new ideas across platforms, bringing on new writers, overseeing the day-to-day of the website, and working with the awesome team to produce the best stories and packages. Before W+G, she was the Senior Web Editor for Marie Claire and the Deputy Editor for Latina.com, with bylines all over the internet. Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a minor in African history, she’s written everything from travel guides to political op-eds to wine explainers (currently enrolled in the WSET program) to celebrity profiles. Find her online pretty much everywhere @samanthajoleal.