Happy Birthday Madonna: One of the singer’s best contributions to pop culture has been not only her music but also her iconic taste in fashion. Over the years, the American singer created waves by starting trends that eventually went on to become popular among her fans. There is nothing that she can’t pull off with confidence, and her forever rockstar image is proof of that. Right from her musical debut in the 80s till now, the Lucky Star crooner has worn outfits that will be remembered for ages.

As the singer turns 65, we take a look at her amazing forty-year career and how she delivered chartbusters and also made a strong impact with her looks. From sporting textures like tulle to lace and leather, Madonna’s must-have wardrobe elements included gloves and more such items. There are several elements from her music videos that became a rage as fans couldn’t help but love her style. Here’s a look at her iconic fashion moments.

Happy Birthday Madonna: 7 Best Fashion Moments of the Singer

Material Girl

One of the most popular songs of the singer, this track was released in 1984, a year after her debut. In the music video of this song, Madonna rocked an iconic look that drew inspiration from Hollywood beauty, Marilyn Monroe. The singer grabbed everyone’s attention with her flawless look as she donned a pink strapless dress with a feather boa and donned sparkling jewels to add to the look.

The singer looked no less gorgeous than Monroe and left fans swooning over her beauty. The iconic dress became a sensation and was also displayed at an exhibition in London and put up for auction.

Vogue

The 1990 song became an instant hit and particularly left fans impressed with her moves. For the music video, the singer channelled in her inner diva as she sported a timeless look. The blonde perm sported by her became a signature trend in the 90s. To add to the look and make it stand out, she wore a sheer lace black top with blingy diamond cuff bracelets.

This is considered by several fans as well as fashion critics as one of her best looks ever. It complemented the song perfectly as well. The music video had an artsy vibe and was shot in black and white. It also showcased her sporting a black suit and trousers along with other looks, including her famous cone-shaped bra. It is a definite pick for her best fashion moments.

Like a Virgin

One of Madonna’s best-known traits is that she likes to make strong commentary through her outfits. The singer made sure to choose outfits that carried the messages of her songs even more definitely. A look that fans will never forget of the singer happens to be from this song.

Taking bridal fashion to the next level, the singer donned a white lace dress along with rosary beads and gloves for the music video. This wedding dress inspired several cosplay artists who have emulated the look for Halloween and other occasions. It was also displayed at Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.

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Ray of Light

Denim on denim may be a huge trend today, but many will be surprised to know that the singer sported this look for her music video even before it became cool. The singer let her blonde tresses loose while donning a denim shirt along with jeans and rocked it perfectly. The video showed her sporting Chloe Spring/Summer 1998 trousers combined with a Plein Sud Jeans denim jacket.

The denim-on-denim look further stood out as the singer also wore beaded wrist cuffs with it. The same music video also showcased her dancing in the club sporting a white tank top, a simple fashion item that can be found in everyone’s closet.

Don’t Tell Me

This song was released nearly thirteen years ago, but the fashionable looks from the music video still feel like they could make for some cool choices. The singer rocks an amazing plaid shirt as she with black jeans and adds a little bit of bling to it with a big buckle belt. The video consists of two looks of the singer, and the second one particularly looks like it would be a great pick for a theme party.

Madonna sports a black leather jacket along with wide-legged black pants and adds a gorgeous cowboy hat to add more drama to the look. It’s hard to think of anyone else who could have pulled off this look better than her, and it is a must on the list of Madonna’s iconic fashion moments.

Like a Prayer

The music video for this song was released in 1989. Once again showcasing how her fashion was ahead of her time, Madonna donned a slip dress back in the day when it wasn’t even a thing. During the time that the singer wore this brown dress in her video, it was considered to be an under-the-clothes outfit, and the singer decided to make it a risque fashion choice as she donned this iconic look.

The song became the talk of the town for several reasons, including her look, which consisted of a low-neck dress with black curls. The song is known to have explored sexual and religious themes.

Hung Up

If there’s an image of the American singer that must have stayed in your head after watching Madonna’s music videos, it’s probably this one. The singer’s gyrating moves while sporting a bright pink leotard have been an iconic fashion moment in her career and are a part of the best looks of Madonna, and it’s this one.

The video was directed by Johan Renck, and it showed the singer dancing alone in a ballet studio while sporting the outfit. With bodysuits and leotards being a fashion item that is hot today, it’s amazing how the singer once again became a trendsetter from early on.

Out of all the fashion looks of Madonna, tell us which has been your favourite pick in the comments below.

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