The Evolution of the Super Bowl Halftime Costume
From Diana Ross's giant gold coat to Beyoncé's itty bitty black leotard.
![miami, florida february 02 l r shakira and jennifer lopez perform onstage during the pepsi super bowl liv halftime show at hard rock stadium on february 02, 2020 in miami, florida photo by kevin wintergetty images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdZrYyy5LQB7cPT9KD6wHb-415-80.jpg)
It's hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn—and Jeremy Scott's outfit for Katy Perry Sunday is sure to join the mix. But back in the '90s when the first big Hollywood act took the stage—after almost 25 years of marching bands playing during halftime—the costumes were tame. Glitz crept in slowly but surely as bigger stars performed each year. Flip through to see everyone from Diana Ross to Britney and Beyoncé.
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![1991: New Kids on the Block](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBarMe7hbqnzy6pY856UG7-415-80.jpg)
1991: New Kids on the Block
![1993: Michael Jackson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/saeYpjFVtBVXfNZumsChuM-415-80.jpg)
1993: Michael Jackson
![1994: Naomi and Wynonna Judd](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xp8c6mZtgsCVAQv6SUAsZd-415-80.jpg)
1994: Naomi and Wynonna Judd
![1995: Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pBx9KYX2kHUxaKp68Tn9Vo-415-80.jpg)
1995: Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle
![1996: Diana Ross](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D4ogcjuaKGAYd6uiJzLsLB-415-80.jpg)
1996: Diana Ross
![1996: Diana Ross](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AniZvVdS5gh8pBHKVsxytT-415-80.jpg)
1996: Diana Ross
![1996: Diana Ross](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nFwWhaYNiswFPAP2XAfQKg-415-80.jpg)
1996: Diana Ross
![1997: ZZ Top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUBxMJQjqSaDVP4EnS7dz4-415-80.jpg)
1997: ZZ Top
![1998: Queen Latifah](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ynTmsH9GTZUWTBGXfmneWE-415-80.jpg)
1998: Queen Latifah
![1999: Stevie Wonder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5m9RxjGUb48Y39im4h5P8R-415-80.jpg)
1999: Stevie Wonder
![1999: Gloria Estefan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BJEdmcbUY36q3iSqrMTPMb-415-80.jpg)
1999: Gloria Estefan
![2000: Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hG8wokLacoepBLPzyxyQvm-415-80.jpg)
2000: Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias
![2000: Tina Turner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2iuNSBoyitVAMwieQAHEQD-415-80.jpg)
2000: Tina Turner
![2001: Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KFBd4AfXdeBtKPneqVKWpS-415-80.jpg)
2001: Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly
![2002: U2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZeM7nvZVfSq8rrfNKmmhNj-415-80.jpg)
2002: U2
![2003: Shania Twain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ujdxxNqxYK7vEyFz7UKEsC-415-80.jpg)
2003: Shania Twain
![2003: No Doubt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FmZRjJX8BTpCMsfCqciokN-415-80.jpg)
2003: No Doubt
![2004: Janet Jackson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LcrFEkwqdEUc4kWZhJ5nXZ-415-80.jpg)
2004: Janet Jackson
![2004: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2sMyKD2HNWrAWFy7kWebj-415-80.jpg)
2004: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
![2005: Paul McCartney](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AzjBTV8rjWSZ6SPsbezZ2F-415-80.jpg)
2005: Paul McCartney
![2006: The Rolling Stones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nV8WHnoCaFUNsttRX3V4pS-415-80.jpg)
2006: The Rolling Stones
![2007: Prince](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7HrUzGPabbw36PSuzdnzzm-415-80.jpg)
2007: Prince
![2008: Tom Petty](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3y6nyNCGwtmwCfDT6fzDFB-415-80.jpg)
2008: Tom Petty
![2009: Bruce Springsteen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FGVBqosN2FSkXeqDhXSAnP-415-80.jpg)
2009: Bruce Springsteen
![2010: The Who](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oEgWzd9Y6LcjRqSakxyJXb-415-80.jpg)
2010: The Who
![2011: Usher and the Black Eyed Peas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4pu6H4iFjKBNJKzLM26YFk-415-80.jpg)
2011: Usher and the Black Eyed Peas
![2011: The Black Eyed Peas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mTxJFR7DaNquJAhvnmmyrD-415-80.jpg)
2011: The Black Eyed Peas
![2012: Nicki Minaj, Madonna, and M.I.A.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t5taJ46LwW4LPmjGkYQP2P-415-80.jpg)
2012: Nicki Minaj, Madonna, and M.I.A.
![2013: Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, and Michelle Williams](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3SMjwD7Ns5xTUd4yQb2jfZ-415-80.jpg)
2013: Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, and Michelle Williams
![2014: Bruno Mars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jDHNjanqdcddj8GboP3iQm-415-80.jpg)
2014: Bruno Mars
![2015: Katy Perry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FVpf9QBK6bmSffycFZRwy9-415-80.jpg)
2015: Katy Perry
![2015: Katy Perry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MDPwMZsvzgtZK2ELGHPhNK-415-80.jpg)
2015: Katy Perry
![2015: Katy Perry and Missy Elliott](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5CVFUDZK6C5caqyCrZmnkY-415-80.jpg)
2015: Katy Perry and Missy Elliott
![2015: Katy Perry](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AoWZS3TuGtCGSBab8e4tWk-415-80.jpg)
2015: Katy Perry
![2016: Chris Martin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hBhJCdnQ7LsLArD9qmhVC8-415-80.jpg)
2016: Chris Martin
![2016: Bruno Mars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46tZjjpCQGyauCNB8XMUgH-415-80.jpg)
2016: Bruno Mars
![2016: Beyoncé](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/93nAKPc3cEMiB9PEBppH9T-415-80.jpg)
2016: Beyoncé
![2017: Lady Gaga](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GRCoj5fRubeapFDiWtcz4h-415-80.jpg)
2017: Lady Gaga
![2017: Lady Gaga](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TzEtFNMCN4XdYrhSAzm8x6-415-80.jpg)
2017: Lady Gaga
![2017: Lady Gaga](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ixSShyfq8ECRdr7i4ZRmrF-415-80.jpg)
2017: Lady Gaga
![2018: Justin Timberlake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WadqoCYCWwKwKUzHpFEaR-415-80.jpg)
2018: Justin Timberlake
![2019: Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Travis Scott](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UobghqtC6vxpw8KjafNAFe-415-80.jpg)
2019: Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Travis Scott
![2019: Adam Levine, Big Boi, and Sleepy Brown](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5sGU8KayZLQXy7yxgc4PZ5-415-80.jpg)
2019: Adam Levine, Big Boi, and Sleepy Brown
![2019: Adam Levine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z7RGAEyJovVeyh4GSwpQTE-415-80.jpg)
2019: Adam Levine
Alyssa Bailey is the news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take #ootd pics of her, and exploring New York City.
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