Billie Eilish attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.
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Like any great artist, Billie Eilish signals a new era with a stark shift in style.
From 2017’s spunky Don’t Smile at Me EP to 2021’s evocative sophomore effort Happier Than Ever and 2023’s Barbie–approved “What Was I Made For,” Eilish has been absolutely fearless when it comes to creating a personal style that evolves alongside her music. Over the past six years, Eilish’s style profile has grown to encompass puffer coats and showstopping gowns alike — two outfits on opposite ends of the wardrobe spectrum that both still feel unequivocally and intrinsically Billie.
In a 2021 Vanity Fair profile — in which she sported her then-trademark neon-green roots and jet-black tresses — Eilish explained her unorthodox approach to red-carpet style. “To be quite honest with you, I only started wearing baggy clothes because of my body,” she revealed. Her commitment to prioritizing he own comfort in an industry where body-shaming and the over-policing of women’s bodies run rampant has inspired legions of her devoted fans. Whether she’s surprising them with a blond bob or re-creating the looks of vintage Barbie dolls, fashion is always exciting when it comes to Billie.
While her red-carpet style has undergone a clear evolution, Eilish has a few favorite hallmarks when it comes to her stage attire. The combo in question? An oversize T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
As the “When the Party’s Over” singer prepares her third studio album, take a moment to reflect on the nine-time Grammy winner’s incredible style evolution.
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2016 Teen Vogue Young Hollywood
Image Credit: Rob Latour/Variety At the 2016 Teen Vogue Young Hollywood event, the “Bellyache” singer sported a camo cap, a pair of pigtails, and an oversized green-grey shirt dress.
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2017 Billboard Music Awards & ELLE Present Women In Music
Image Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images At the 2017 Billboard Music Awards — the same year she released her debut EP, Don’t Smile At Me — Eilish graced the red carpet with a cropped yellow top, black satin pants, and a matching yellow jacket.
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2017 The Coco Club
Image Credit: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images At the launch of The Coco Club celebrated by CHANEL at The Wing Soho on Nov. 10, 2017, Billie donned a futuristic ensemble consisting of a detached hood, a cropped bubble vest, baggy black jeans and boho-inspired belt.
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2017 Glamour’s Women of The Year
Image Credit: Stephen Lovekin/WWD Green can only mean great things! At Glamour’s 2017 Women of The Year Awards, Billie paired a green multilayered ensemble with gold-accented dark green loafers.
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2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Image Credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Billie packs on the orange with an oversized outfit at the 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
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2018 NYLON Young Hollywood Party
Image Credit: Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic For NYLON’s 2018 Young Hollywood Party, Billie opted for an airbrushed sweatpants set to pair with her silver locks.
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2018 The Yellow Ball
Image Credit: Stephen Lovekin/Variety Billie combined two primary colors of her early years — bright orange and green — for this look at the 2018 Yellow Ball.
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2019 The Billie Eilish Experience
Image Credit: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images Dripped out rainbow-streaked Louis Vuitoonm — hat and mask included — Billie appears at Spotify’s Billie Eilish Experience at The Stalls at Skylight Row.
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2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images At the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards — where she earned a nomination for best new rock/alternative artist — Billie showed off her love for Sailor Moon while showing off her new jet black hair.
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2019 Coachella Music & Arts Festival
Image Credit: Roger Kisby/Getty Images Always daring, Billie combined a neon yellow top, a Louis Vuitton vest, a headband, oversized glasses and fuzzy navy blue sweatpants at Coachella 2019.
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2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic At the 2019 ASCAP Pop Music Awards — where she was honored with the vanguard award alongside brother FINNEAS — Billie showed some love to the Powerpuff Girls with this artsy vest and pants combo.
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2019 American Music Awards
Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Sporting a plaid Burberry set complete with matching shoes and a white veil, Billie slays the red carpet for the 2019 American Music Awards. She won one award from six nominations that year: favorite alternative artist.
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2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: David Buchan/Variety Always good for some contrast, Billie juxtaposed an floral oversized jacket with neon green roots at the 2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch.
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2020 Spotify Best New Artist Party
Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety A true Louis Vuitton doll, Billie went all-out neon with this eye-pipping look at Spotify’s 2020 Best New Artist Party.
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2020 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images At the 2020 Grammy Awards — where she swept the general field with her blockbuster When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? LP — Billie gave us an elevated take on her neon green affinity with this head-to-toe Gucci ensemble.
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2021 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Back at the Grammys — this time she took home two trophies for “Everything I Wanted” and “No Time to Die” — Billie chose a head-to-toe light gray and pink custom Gucci.
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2021 Met Gala
Image Credit: Taylor Hill/WireImage Everyone loves a Marilyn Monroe moment. For the 2021 MET Gala, Billie sported a nude tulle dress from Oscar de la Renta alongside a new blonde bob for her Happier Than Ever era.
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2021 LACMA ART+FILM GALA
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic For the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM Gala, Billie opted for a more sultry look with this semi-sheer glittery black ensemble.
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2021 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Billie loves a good coat. At Variety’s 2021 Hitmakers Brunch, the “Lost Cause” singer went all-burgundy with this relatively understated look.
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2022 Academy Awards
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage At the 2022 Academy Awards — where she won best original song for “No Time to Die” — Billie graced the red carpet in a flowy, black Gucci gown and matching bob.
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2022 Met Gala
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety Sporting custom Gucci once again, Billie brought on the medieval vibes with this gorgeous lace-accented gown at the 2022 MET Gala.
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2022 LACMA ART+FILM GALA
Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images For the 2022 LACMA ART+FILM Gala, Billie went for a monogrammed Gucci fit comprised of a cap, dress, tights, gloves and a cape.
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2023 Academy Museum Gala
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety At the 2023 Academy Museum Gala, Billie played around with her silhouettes in this menswear-inspired pinstripe skirt suit from Jean Paul Gaultier.
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2023 Met Gala
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for WWD At the 2023 MET Gala — that year’s theme was honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld — Billie showed a bit of skin in this edgy, semi-sheer black gown and platform heels.
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2023 Barbie Premiere
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety It may have been the Barbie premiere, but Billie took most of her pointers from Ken for her red carpet. Between a pin pinstriped Gucci button-down and black Raf Simmons shorts, Billie achieved the perfect balance of her personal style amd the Barbiecore aesthetic.
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2023 Variety Hitmakers Brunch
Image Credit: David Livingston/WireImage At Variety’s 2023 Hitmakers Brunch, Billie opted for a sportier look with a blue Dodgers bomber jacket and oversized blue denim jeans.
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2024 Oscars Nominee Luncheon
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Penske Media At the 96th Oscars Nominee Luncheon, Billie went for an earthier ensemble comprised of a tan jacket, a multicolored headwrap and plaid pants.
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2024 Grammy Awards
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Billboard At the 2024 Grammys — where she picked up a pair of trophies for “What Was I Made For,” including one for song of the year — Billie donned a custom Barbie-inspired Chrome Hearts varsity jacket. Doesn’t get drippier than that!