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Look Back on Beyoncé's Journey of Body Positivity Through Her Style

From '90s denim to Givenchy glam, take a look at how the multi-talented icon's fashion has evolved alongside her body of work. 

beyonce in black sequin outfit; body positivity
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Beyoncé has been a living legend and style icon since her days in Destiny's Child. As one of the most famous names across the entertainment industry, the singer serves to be a symbol and cultural force for empowerment, feminism, and activism. 

During the pandemic, Beyoncé spoke about slowing down her projects and focusing on her joy, as she's been working non-stop since the age of 15. In 2021, the superstar opened up about her own self-care journey and struggles with her body and diet culture as a whole.

"In the past, I spent too much time on diets, with the misconception that self-care meant exercising and being overly conscious of my body," she said to Harper's Bazaar. "My health, the way I feel when I wake up in the morning, my peace of mind, the number of times I smile, what I’m feeding my mind and my body—those are the things that I’ve been focusing on."

Over her decades-long career, Beyoncé has made a name for herself in the music, acting, and fashion worlds. The public has witnessed her style evolution from the crop tops, low-rise jeans, and '90s girl-group fashion of Destiny's Child to the dazzling gowns by designer after designer. Rather recently, she has taken her fashion game to a completely another level, sporting endless custom looks throughout her Renaissance Tour. In celebration of her 42nd birthday, L'OFFICIEL takes a look at how putting her health and wellness first has contributed to Beyoncé's style evolution.

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1998: At one of Destiny's Child's first UK appearances, the 18-year old singer sports a yellow camouflage two-piece.
2001: Going blonde at the "Survivor" album launch.
2002: Denim on denim at MTV's "Total Request Live."
2003: On stage in Las Vegas.
2006: Glowing in a blue dress created by her costume designer mother Tina Knowles at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of "Dream Girls."
2007: In a beautiful yellow gown at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
2009: Looking fierce on stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
2011: In a decadent Lanvin dress at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2011: Strutting on stage at the VMAs in Dolce & Gabbana.
2012: All smiles for the cameras in a flowing print.
2013: Performing at the Superbowl Halftime Show.
2014: Sporting a sequened Tom Ford piece on stage.
2015: Donning a gorgeous haircut and Stella McCartney gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
2015: Posing in glamorous Givenchy at the Met Gala in New York City.
2016: Cheesing in Gucci on the streets of New York City.
2017: In an ethereal Dundas gown at the Grammys.
2018: Performing in a legendary Balmain piece at Coachella.
2019: Glowing in gold for the "Lion King" yellow carpet.
2020: Despite the event being virtual, Beyoncé decided to go all out for the BET Awards at home.
2021: Looking as beautiful as ever at the Grammys in a Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2021 Haute Couture dress..
2022: At the Oscars in custom Valentino.
2023: In custom Alexander McQueen performing at her Renaissance Tour.

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