Katy Perry's Fashion Timeline
Since she first debuted on the music charts back in 2008, Katy Perry has had a signature style all her own. Early in her career, she favored hot pants and wacky prints (think smurf-print frocks and palm tree-adorned minis). These days the songstress opts for designer dresses and chic accessories, though her outfits are never without a touch of whimsy.
Although Katy's personal style isn't exactly fit for homeroom, her quirky-glam get-ups can serve as easy inspiration to liven up your look. Embrace sequins, sparkles, and all things embellished. Don't shy away from bright colors—and that goes for hair, too!
Photo: PR Photos1/15Celebrating Perez Hilton's "Quinceanera" in 2008, Katy keeps things playful with a printed jumpsuit and bubblegum pink kitten heels.
Photo: PR Photos2/15Dressed in this vibrantly-hued Tommy Hilfiger gown, Katy looked marvelously mod at "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala in 2009.
Photo: PR Photos3/15Katy gives the silver Moonman a run for his money in this shiny number at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Photo: PR Photos4/15A fresh-faced Katy is ready to ruffle feathers at the 2009 MTV European Music Awards.
Photo: PR Photos5/15In a fitted Christian Dior mini dress and pastel purple pumps, Katy looks youthfully stylish at the Grammy Nominations Concert in 2009.
Photo: PR Photos6/15At the 2010 Grammy's, Katy was dazzling in a Zac Posen gown embellished with eye-catching gold sequins and flowers.
Photo: PR Photos7/15Glowing—literally—at the 2010 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in an off-the shoulder Cute Circuit gown that actually lit up.
Photo: PR Photos8/15Stealing the spotlight at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, Katy rocked an eye-catching sequined Zuhair Murad mini, set off perfectly by her electric blue hair and neon yellow nails.
Photo: PR Photos9/15Launching her Purr fragrance in London in November 2011, Katy opts for a chic satin Miu Miu dress paired with sheer black tights and mary jane heels.
Photo: PR Photos10/15Keeping things simple at the 2010 American Music Awards in this intricately adorned, soft pink strapless Badgley Mischka dress.
Photo: PR Photos11/15At the Grammy Nominations Concert, Katy made a lasting impression in this shimmering structured gold Georges Chakra Couture look.
Photo: PR Photos12/15Katy puts her own spin on the pink lady at the 2011 EMAs, paring a retro-print one-shoulder mini with an embellished pink leather jacket and quirky, pink-soled oord heels.
Photo: PR Photos13/15Color coordinating with her blue bouffant in a gorgeous scoop neck Elie Saab gown on the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012.
Photo: Getty Images14/15The singer sports an extraterrestrial-worthy metallic ensemble at the 2012 Echo Awards.
Photo: Getty15/15Katy gets inspired at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards and rocks a slime green midriff top, high-waisted print skirt, and platform heels.
