From Destiny’s Child’s matchy-matchy group ensembles to Elise Neal’s mile-long pant suit, the Soul Train Awards have given us major style moments that stuck with us over time. This is one of those events throughout the year where stars feel free to experiment with playful prints, funky suits and sultry looks that take a fun departure from the everyday red carpet look. Acts like Erykah Badu, Missy Elliott, and Miguel always come with that vintage flair we’ve all come to know and love, while Teyana Taylor always serves up major body goals in something form-fitting and seductive.
Flip through the gallery below to see the most memorable Soul Train Awards looks through the years, and don’t forget to tune in to BET and Centric Sunday, November 26th 8P/7C hosted by the returning soul queen Erykah Badu.
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1 Michael Jackson, 1993Getty
Long live the King of Pop! -
2 Tupac & Rosie Perez, 1993Getty
Every thug needs a lady. ? -
3 Xscape, 1995Getty
Look at those baby faces! -
4 Aaliyah & Missy Elliott, 1998Getty
Two queens are always better than one. -
5 Lil’ Kim, 1999Getty
No one can make an entrance like Queen B! -
6 Tyra Banks, 1999Getty
This supermodel was serving nude glitzy glam in this spaghetti strap number. -
7 Whitney Houston & Luther Vandross, 1999Getty
The two late icons look stunning on the red carpet while showing their pearly whites for the camera. -
8 Blaque, 2000Getty
When you’re literally getting your shine on. -
9 Destiny’s Child, 2000Getty
All eyes were on this quartet as they stopped the show in these fire red matching outfits with floral appliques. -
10 Left Eye, 2000Getty
True to her reputation, this star always commanded every room she was in. R.I.P ? -
11 Sisqo, 2000Sisqo
Furs, tattoos and no shirt? Sounds about right! -
12 Lil’ Kim, 2001Getty
We love when she’s on her rockstar ish. ?? -
13 Eva Marcille, 2005Getty
Who could forget this short-haired beauty? -
14 Bootsy Collins and Tommy Davidson, 2009Getty
This type of swag can’t be imitated nor duplicated. -
15 Miguel, 2011getty
He wins for most impressive vintage swag. ? -
16 Slick Rick, 2013Getty
Are we feeling the jewels or nah? -
17 Bridget Kelly, 2013Getty
Once upon a time, there was jet black Bridget. -
18 Tamar Braxton, 2013Getty
Come through sheer mami! -
19 Mase, 2014Getty
Who knew silk and snakeskin could be such a winning combo? -
20 Flava Flav, 2014Getty
He knows what time it is (Wendy o’clock!) -
21 Jidenna, 2015Getty
The chief cleans up nice. ? -
22 Elise Neal, 2016Getty
It takes a brave soul to rock pants with a train. -
23 Erykah Badu, 2016Getty
Analog girl in a digital world. -
24 V. Bozeman, 2016Getty
We love a girl who’s not afraid of a lil’ color. -
25 Remy Ma & Fat Joe, 2016Getty
This look is all the way ⬆️ -
26 Teyana Taylor, 2016Getty
That bawdy is nothing to play with! ? -
27 Erykah Badu, 2016Getty
Just call her the chartreuse chanteuse! -
28 Jill Scott, 2016Getty
This Minnie Riperton-inspired look was the talk of the night.