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See the 21 Times Beyonce Rocked the Bodysuit on Stage

By Andrea Cheng
Updated Feb 09, 2017 @ 2:30 pm
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For someone whose style is impressively dynamic, Beyoncé is surprisingly consistent when it comes to her on-stage wardrobe. Her love of bodysuits rings as true as Gwen Stefani and her fishnets, Taylor Swift and her crop tops, and J.Lo and, well, anything with cut-outs. And clearly, Queen Bey knows a good one-piece when she sees one, because she wears her bodysuits well. So well, in fact, we found and compiled her best bodysuit-wearing moments (yes, that is a thing), just ahead of her 2017 Grammys performance—which will no doubt be as epic as her pregnancy announcement

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Red Latex

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A Victorian-inspired red latex bodysuit? Yes, such a thing exists. 

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Lemonade Yellow

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The bodysuit version of her famous Lemonade dress. 

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Military-Style

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Because when Bey calls you into formation, you pay attention. 

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White Ruffles + Lace

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For "The Formation World Tour," Queen Bey showed off her toned, mile-long legs in an array of long-sleeved bodysuits that wowed. For "Formation," she sported a custom white Balmain bodysuit, complete with French lace and silk ruffle embellishment that signaled not the #BalmainArmy, but the Beyoncé army. Over-the-knee soft gray boots and windswept hair completed the look.

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Crystals

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While singing barefoot in water, Bey donned a crystal-embellished nude bodysuit that had a certain Britney Spears Toxic vibe.

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Red + White

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The fierce Gucci red and white number with puffy sleeves was bold and powerful (like Bey herself).

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Laser Cut-Outs + Illusion Neckline

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Easily one of her fiercest looks, Queen Bey slayed the stage at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime performance in a laser cut-out bodysuit with an illusion plunging neckline. 

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Black Leather + Sheer 

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The star is fierce in every way, but every so often, she reveals a softer side. At the 2013 Chime for Change concert, she tempered the toughness of a black leather one-piece with sheer shirred sleeves and yoke.  

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Delicate White Lace

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Beyonce kept the pristine element of her white lace bodysuit intact by styling it with neutrals (as opposed to black, which can prove to be harsh in contrast).

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A Kaleidoscope of Prints and Color

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Queen Bey let her colorful printed Versace bodysuit bask in the spotlight by styling it with muted extras. The takeaway: Don't draw attention from a statement-making one-piece with distracting pairings (a sweeping pair of wide-leg pants would be perfect for a night out). 

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Zippers + Cut-Outs

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This contraption of a one-piece is quite intimidating, with its zip-front detail, garter belt, and risqué cut-outs, but Beyonce made it (somewhat) approachable with a slouchy black hoodie.

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Rockstar White

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Who knew the (non)color could be so glam? Beyonce's white bodysuit was treated with sharp shoulders, fringe finishes, plenty of intricate beadwork, and an embellished belt.

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Subtle Shine + Texture

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Not your ordinary black bodysuit—Bey slipped into a textured one-piece, carrying the embellishment over to her baseball cap.

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High-Shine Embellishment

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The star shined bright at the 2014 MTV VMAs in a bejeweled mosaic of a masterpiece custom-made by Tom Ford.

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Cold-Shoulder Cut-Outs 

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Beyonce brought the cold-shoulder trend to the stage, delivering a hot performance during her 2013 The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in a cut-out white bodysuit with a peplum belt.

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Lace-Up Embroidery 

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Despite its intricate embroidery, the colors were neutral enough to warrant playful accessories, like bejeweled fishnets and patent red thigh-highs. 

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Pretty in Pink

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Beyonce hardened up the sweet shade with a bodysuit treated with utilitarian-inspired pockets, sleek straps, and no-nonsense fixtures.

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Netted Neutrals

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A subtly textured bodysuit can be just as impactful as a statement-making one. Beyonce made hers stand out with embellished tights and sexy patent black thigh-high boots.

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Lantern Sleeves

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Drama, allure, romance—this black lace bodysuit with exaggerated lantern sleeves is the stuff of dreams. We'd style it anything and everything.

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An Homage to Harden

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Sports fanatic Beyonce sported a glittery one-piece version of basketball player James Harden's jersey on stage. 

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Metallic Silver

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A lesson to learn from Beyonce: Don't apologize for piling on the shine. She accented her brilliant silver bodysuit with shiny black patent add-ons.

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1 of 21 Red Latex
2 of 21 Lemonade Yellow
3 of 21 Military-Style
4 of 21 White Ruffles + Lace
5 of 21 Crystals
6 of 21 Red + White
7 of 21 Laser Cut-Outs + Illusion Neckline
8 of 21 Black Leather + Sheer 
9 of 21 Delicate White Lace
10 of 21 A Kaleidoscope of Prints and Color
11 of 21 Zippers + Cut-Outs
12 of 21 Rockstar White
13 of 21 Subtle Shine + Texture
14 of 21 High-Shine Embellishment
15 of 21 Cold-Shoulder Cut-Outs 
16 of 21 Lace-Up Embroidery 
17 of 21 Pretty in Pink
18 of 21 Netted Neutrals
19 of 21 Lantern Sleeves
20 of 21 An Homage to Harden
21 of 21 Metallic Silver

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