21 of the Best Outfits Lady Gaga Has Ever Worn

There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Lady Gaga’s style. Whether she’s wowing the crowd in dramatic gowns on the red carpet, bringing her eclectic aesthetic to her street style looks, or channeling Old Hollywood glamour, the 34-year-old singer and A Star Is Born actress never fails to make a bold sartorial statement. While Gaga may be known for her risk-taking looks, she has recently surprised and charmed us with more pared-back yet striking looks—after all, on Lady Gaga, an understated outfit speaks volumes. We love following the Oscar winner’s style evolution—and one thing’s for certain: There’ll always be a style surprise somewhere in the mix. Scroll below to see some of our favorite Lady Gaga looks on and off the red carpet.

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On Lady Gaga: Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture skirt and jacket

We'll never forget the memorable 2021 inauguration and we certainly won't forget Lady Gaga's striking custom Schiaparelli outfit she wore to perform on the day.

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On Lady Gaga: Givenchy cape coat

Ahead of the Biden-Harris inauguration, Lady Gaga dressed in a powerful all-white ensemble at Capitol Hill—a nod to the women of the suffragette movement.

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On Lady Gaga: Christian Dior dress and shoes

Probably one of the simplest looks she’s ever worn. We can’t get enough of this dreamy muted gown.

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On Lady Gaga: Vintage-inspired plaid skirt suit and black slingback heels

Last summer, we couldn’t keep our eyes off Gaga’s playful-meets-professional skirt suit.

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On Lady Gaga: Marc Jacobs dress; Juan Vidal heels

The singer made a stunning entrance at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, wearing a striking gown from the Marc Jacobs F/W 18 runway.

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On Lady Gaga: Co dress; Jimmy Choo heels

No one can pull off a bold, sophisticated red frock quite like Lady Gaga.

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On Lady Gaga: Valentino Haute Couture gown

At the 2019 Golden Globes, Gaga channeled the Old Hollywood glamour of Judy Garland in the 1954 version of A Star in Born in an utterly jaw-dropping lavender gown.

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On Lady Gaga: Marc Jacobs suit

Gaga made a statement in an oversize power suit at the 2018 Elle Women in Hollywood Awards—such a sophisticated and empowering look.

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On Lady Gaga: Ralph & Russo dress

How striking is the ruffle neckline on this Ralph & Russo number?

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On Lady Gaga: Valentino Couture gown; Chopard earrings

Now here’s a way to make a dramatic entrance at the the 75th Venice Film Festival.

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On Lady Gaga: Alexander McQueen gown

A true Gaga moment—the singer turned actress turned heads in a gold- and pearl-encrusted Elizabethan-inspired gown for the UK premiere of A Star Is Born.

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On Lady Gaga: Celine dress; Tiffany & Co. jewelry; Jimmy Choo shoes

At the 2019 Grammys, Gaga shimmered from head to toe in an ’80s-inspired strapless number with a diamond necklace.

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On Lady Gaga: Valentin Yudashkin dress; Casadi pumps; Cambridge Satchel Company bag

Gaga knows how to make a tuxedo dress ooze personality.

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On Lady Gaga: Azzedine Alaia dress

If anyone can have a Marilyn Monroe moment, it’s Lady Gaga. At the 75th Venice Film Festival, she was a vision in a simple yet striking fit-and-flare dress.

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On Lady Gaga: Alexander McQueen gown; Tiffany & Co. necklace

Lady Gaga went full Audrey Hepburn at the 2019 Oscars, where she accessorized her dramatic black gown with a whopping 128-carat diamond necklace.

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On Lady Gaga: Azzedine Alaia dress; Delvaux bag

We’re always amazed at how Gaga can look like she belongs in any era—this ’60s-inspired outfit is straight out of Mad Men.

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On Lady Gaga: House of CB dress; Celine handbag; Jimmy Choo heels

We’re obsessed with how she pulls off this vibrant body-con dress in Paris.

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On Lady Gaga: Giambattista Valli top, Chanel skirt, Devlaux bag

Prim and proper with a side of disco. Gaga never fails to sartorially surprise us.

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On Lady Gaga: Dolce & Gabbana dress

For a book launch in 2011, the singer wowed in a revealing head-to-toe black lace dress—which she pulled off in true Gaga style.

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On Lady Gaga: Ralph & Russo dress; Le Vian earrings

The epitome of elegance, Gaga looked utterly chic in an asymmetric velvet number at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival.

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On Lady Gaga: Brandon Maxwell suit

Is there anything more chic than a belted white suit on Lady Gaga? Her look was elegant and polished as she took to the stage to perform at a hurricane benefit concert at Texas A&M University in 2017.

Up next, the chicest items Jennifer Lopez started wearing in her 40s.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.