By Neia Balao
2:30am PST, Dec 2, 2022
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Britney Spears fans know what a big year 2002 was for the pop star: Two decades ago, she starred in a movie! To celebrate her 41st birthday on Dec. 2, 2022, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the Princess of Pop's best fashion moments from 2002. First up? This slinky, sexy look. On Jan. 19, 2002, Britney Spears attended the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France — where she performed her hit single "I'm A Slave 4 U" — in this off-the-shoulder asymmetrical dark plum minidress.
Keep reading for more of Brit's 2002 fashion flashback…
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Biker-chic Britney! At the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 29, 2002, Britney Spears hit the red carpet in a sultry look consisting of a skin-tight leather minidress, sheer arm sleeves, lace-up heels and a newsboy hat embellished with a red gem.
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A Versace babe! On Oct. 1, 2002, Britney Spears attended a Versace fashion show in this colorful and slinky 1970s hand-sequined gown.
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On March 25, 2002, Britney Spears arrived at the London premiere of "Crossroads" looking ready for her close up! The "Oops!… I Did It Again" singer donned this silver-sequined halter dress with matching silver sandals and gorgeous jewelry including a sparkly statement choker.
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A butterfly motif? It doesn't get any more early aughts than that! Britney Spears attended the "Crossroads" photocall ahead of the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France, on Jan. 19, 2002, in a sparkly champagne-colored gown featuring intricate beading along the sleeves and a pleated skirt. The bodice of the frock was embellished with a vibrant embroidered butterfly and flowers. She switched into something more revealing later that night…
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No one does denim quite like Britney Spears! The singer wore a head-to-toe denim look when she attended the House of Field show during New York Fashion Week in September 2002. We're not sure what we love more — her adorable newsboy cap or the colorful bangles on her arm!
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A feather-embellished top? Bootcut low-rise jeans? A sheer and beautifully beaded wrap skirt? Check, check and check! On March 25, 2002, Britney Spears attended the London photocall for "Crossroads" in this casual yet cool ensemble.
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Princess of Pop Britney Spears took the stage on March 9, 2002, during the Sanremo TV Festival in Italy to perform "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman." She was picture-perfect in this blush pink minidress dripping in strings of beads.
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Britney Spears… a restauranteur?! On June 27, 2002, Brit attended the grand opening of her restaurant, NYLA, in a black dress that was elevated by its slinky and plunging neckline. We adored her delicate drop necklace too.
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Britney Spears was on-trend when she stepped out for the Los Angeles premiere of "Crossroads" on Feb. 11, 2002, wearing this dress-over-jeans combo paired with knee-high boots. Of course, her look wouldn't be complete without a pale pink leather newsboy cap!
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Britney Spears, who in 2001 starred in an iconic Pepsi campaign, wore a dark denim blazer, light-wash jeans and a sheer red top when she attended the photocall for her "Dream Within a Dream Tour" in Mexico City on July 26, 2002.
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Britney Spears looked prim and proper in a pretty blue floral dress as she posed for photos at the "Crossroads" premiere in Madrid on March 21, 2002.
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Britney Spears and Jimmy Fallon! The "(You Drive Me) Crazy" singer is seen here with the former "Saturday Night Live" star, who later became the host of "The Tonight Show," during a DreamWorks and MTV Video Music Awards party on Aug. 29, 2002. That evening, Brit opted for one of her signature looks of the decade: a funky midriff-baring top and low-rise jeans. She finished the look with a black fedora.
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For her "Crossroads" premiere in Cologne, Germany, on March 7, 2002, Britney Spears posed for photos in this peculiar dress with asymmetrical sleeves joined by colorful loops of thread. Her artistic look was completed with a pair of purple suede-and-croc boots.
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At the Grammy Awards on Feb. 27, 2002, "Lucky" singer Britney Spears, who wore an elegant red gown, swapped out her long blonde locks for voluminous curls.
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Britney Spears was definitely gearing up for her "In The Zone" era when she attended the Los Angeles premiere of "The Four Feathers" on Sept. 17, 2002, wearing a sleeveless black top, lace-up pinstriped pants and a signature black fedora.
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Long before they were feuding, Britney Spears took the stage with little sis Jamie Lynn during the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 4, 2002. Brit sported a cropped flowing top à la her "Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman" music video paired with faded jeans and a brown harness-inspired belt with silver hardware.
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Britney Spears stepped out in a sheer striped gown complete with pleated long sleeves and a handkerchief hem when she attended a New York City screening of "Crossroads" on Feb. 13, 2002.
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Britney Spears has been known to rock some sexy and seriously eccentric performance looks — and this one from her "Dream Within a Dream Tour" certainly fit the bill. While performing in Mexico City on July 27, 2002, the Princess of Pop donned this bold, futuristic jumpsuit decked out in square-shaped gems.
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Britney Spears wore a flesh-hued long-sleeved dress with floral detailing on the skirt when she attended a "Crossroads" photocall at the Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris on March 12, 2002. She contrasted the frock's light hue with black cut-out boots.
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On Nov. 4, 2002, Britney Spears attended the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund's annual concert, where she received the Children's Choice Award, wearing an off-the-shoulder minidress and matching heeled sandals.
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Singer, dancer, actress… and author! On Dec. 6, 2002, Britney Spears attended the release party for her book "Stages" in New York City. The "Circus" singer looked effortlessly cute in her monochromatic ensemble: a lace-up top, miniskirt, knee-high boots and a slouchy cap.
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It wouldn't be the aughts without a shoulder-baring sweater! Britney Spears arrived at the Koeln, Germany, premiere of "Crossroads" on March 8, 2002, in a cream-colored sweater with a ruffled hem, green-and-brown pants, knit boots with a wedged heel and a brown satin hat.
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For an MTV Mardi Gras special taping on Feb. 5, 2002, Britney Spears leaned into her love of denim in a jean-fabric trench coat worn over a purple top and pants.
