Since she first hit the scene in the ’80s, you could always count on Madonna to get people talking (or gasping) about her look. Whether it be the controversial use of crosses, cone bras, or unapologetically sexy looks, the Queen of Pop has mastered the art of shocking people through fashion. Take a look back at some of Madonna’s most boundary-breaking outfit choices of all time.
For her first award show performance at the MTV VMA’s, Madonna left a lasting impression with her white sheer “Like a Virgin” look. Complete with the now iconic “Boy Toy” belt, lace gloves, and cross necklaces, it kicked off her natch for creating buzzy looks.
Ushering in a new decade of “more is more” attitude, she helped the excessive bracelets and legging layering trends thrive.
During one of her first-ever concerts at Madison Square Garden, Madonna wore a sheer lace bra and matching leggings with a bundle of cross necklaces—a risk-taking look at the time.
Wearing a cross-embellished white crop top and matching cross jewelry during a performance.
In one of her more rarely-seen performance looks of the ’80s, Madonna wore a red dress and hat adorned with hundreds of tiny items from dolls to plastic grapes and buttons.
