Today is Beyoncé's 33rd birthday! It's been a big year for the star, dropping a new visual album [1] overnight without warning, embarking on the On the Run tour [2] alongside Jay Z, and owning every red carpet [3] she's graced with her presence. She is the queen, after all. Beyoncé Knowles [4] has been bringing the glamour since her days in Destiny's Child — but this is a star who continued to shine solo, both professionally and sartorially.
Beyoncé's fashion persona has always been one of funky glamour, bright hues, and lots of embellishment, which she always rocks with the utmost humility and sophistication. This is a diva who stays true to her taste, but tweaks herself to the times, opting for sexy, swingy frocks; tailored blazers; and artfully draped, often sheer gowns. Whether on stage, on the streets, or on the red carpet, B knows how to work it, own it, and leave us wanting more. In honor of her big day, we're celebrating with a look back at her most memorable fashion looks.
— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
align=right>2014, MTV Video Music Awards
For the red carpet, Beyoncé chose a beaded and lace design by Nicolas Jebran that might've appeared too busy on someone else. But leave it to Queen Bey to pull off the look along with the addition of chunky drop earrings.
2014, MTV Video Music Awards
A tunic version of this custom bejeweled bodysuit went down Tom Ford's Spring 2014 runway. But Beyoncé shut it down with one of her best performances in history in this high-cut leotard alternative.
2014, MTV Video Music Awards
After her performance, Beyoncé slipped on this long-sleeve cranberry number by Zuhair Murad — a surprising shade for the star but sheer and sparkling in all the right places, nonetheless.
2014, Chime For Change Anniversary
No one can rock a jumpsuit like Beyoncé, and we prefer to see her in clean, structured looks like this one. Usually black or white, her go-to, tailored designs are always ultraflattering.
2014, Met Gala
All was still when Beyoncé finally arrived to the 2014 Charles James Met Gala exhibit sporting a plunging neckline design by Givenchy, which was complete with a veil and vampy makeup.
2014, Super Saturday Night Show
Beyoncé sizzled in a slinky, sheer black dress at the Saturday Super Bowl party this year.
2014, Grammy Awards
If anyone can make a bodysuit look this good, it's Beyoncé. The star performed "Drunk in Love" with Jay Z dressed in Saint Laurent tights, a La Perla collar, a Nichole de Carle bodysuit, and Stuart Weitzman heels.
2014, Grammy Awards
At the 56th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé chose a curve-hugging custom Michael Costello gown after her performance with Jay Z.
2013, Release Party For Self-Titled Visual Album
Beyoncé rocked shimmering head-to-toe Tom Ford for the screening of her 17 videos included in Beyoncé, the album she dropped overnight.
2013, Met Gala
Beyoncé drew all eyes in with her Givenchy look, which included a long flame-embroidered skirt with flame cutouts and matching thigh-high boots, python leather corset, and python belt with gold eyelets.
2013, Chime For a Change
A Gucci-clad Beyoncé, Salma Hayek [5], and Gucci's Frida Giannini presented a united glamour front while smiling for the cameras in London.
2013, Life Is But a Dream Premiere
The lady of the moment sparkled in an embellished Elie Saab gown for the NYC premiere of her Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream documentary.
2013, V Festival
Showing off her newly cropped locks [6] and a fringed Emilio Pucci look, B hit the stage at the V Festival.
2013, Presidential Inauguration
Beyoncé arrived at the 2013 Inauguration Day hand in hand with Jay Z, working a black embellished Emilio Pucci gown layered with a knee-length Christian Dior coat.
2013, Grammy Awards
Beyoncé was a standout in a chic black-and-white jumpsuit by Osman Yousefzada.
2013, Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show
The diva donned a seriously sexy Rubin Singer creation composed of a leather and lace futuristic silhouette, with Proenza Schouler boots, for the Super Bowl halftime show.
2013, Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Press Conference
Beyoncé did right by a sexy white leather Olcay Gulsen minidress and mesh polka-dot pumps.
2012, BET Awards
We love how the bright chartreuse hue of Beyoncé's Stéphane Rolland Couture dress complemented her skin tone.
2012, New York City
Beyoncé took a walk with Blue and her mom, Tina, wearing printed Easton Pearson pants and slick leather loafers.
2012, New York City
Beyoncé brightened things up with an Etro printed maxi skirt and a neon-pink Michael Kors sweater.
2012, Brooklyn Nets Game
A printed Tibi combo was Bey's look of choice for a November 2012 basketball game.
2012, Atlantic City
Beyoncé hit the stage in Atlantic City in a glitzy minidress and pink heels.
2012, Paris
During her Parisian excursion, Bey styled a red contrast-collar Dsquared blazer with a white silk tank, black leather J Brand pants, and chain-strap sandals. A tiger-print Alexander McQueen clutch and funky flat-top sunglasses rounded up her street style.
2012, Met Gala
Beyoncé donned an ornate feathered Givenchy gown on the red carpet.
2012, Carnegie Hall
Beyonce Knowles sparkled in a Monique Lhuillier dress at husband Jay-Z's charity concert.
2011, New York City
Beyoncé Knowles [7] picked a loose-fitting, sequined minidress to launch her fragrance Pulse in NYC.
2011, New York City
Beyoncé Knowles [8] dressed her baby bump in a printed dress and nude platforms.
2011, New York City
A pregnant Beyoncé Knowles [9] was spotted out in NYC in a red blazer and leopard-print scarf.
2011, New York Fashion Week
Beyoncé rocked a nude Vera Wang pouf dress with killer heels during New York Fashion Week.
2011, MTV VMAs
B wore this purple sequined Dolce & Gabbana jacket while performing "Love on Top," and later unbuttoned it to reveal her baby bump.
2011, MTV VMAs
This bright orange Lanvin gown looked gorgeous on Beyoncé, and showed off her growing baby bump.
2011, Watch the Throne Listening Party
At a listening party for Jay-Z and Kanye West [10]'s album, Beyoncé went casual in a floaty gray tee, denim cutoffs, and a black fedora.
2011, Good Morning America
Beyoncé performed on Good Morning America wearing a sexy yellow crochet Mark Fast dress.
2011, Billboard Music Awards
Beyoncé flaunted her curves in this body-conscious Lanvin dress and Christian Louboutin heels.
2011, Oprah Farewell Event
Beyoncé performed in a menswear-inspired ensemble for Oprah Winfrey [11]'s farewell concert.
2011, Met Gala
Beyoncé, pictured on the red carpet with Jay-Z, wore this stunning gold-embroidered Pucci gown to the Costume Institute Gala.
2011, In Paris
Beyoncé strolled the Paris streets in an Isabel Marant dress and sky-high Alexander McQueen heels.
2011, Grammy Awards
Beyoncé showed lots of leg in a Chanel shorts and jacket set.
2011, In NYC
B brought rock-star cool to the city with studded House of Dereon leggings and a leather jacket.
2011, NBA All-Star Game
Looking cool and casual in J Brand jeans, Louboutins, and a Haute Hippie tee.
2010, I Am...World Tour Screening
For the screening of her world tour film, Beyoncé wore an embroidered mini dress by Naeem Khan.
2010, In NYC
Beyoncé dazzled in a supershort Roberto Cavalli frock after attending an NYC concert.
2010, Coachella
Beyoncé watched her hubby perform at the music festival in denim True Religion cutoffs and biker-chic Chanel boots.
2010, Grammy Awards
Beyoncé accepted an award in a stunning Armani Prive dress and Ruthie Davis shoes.
2010, Grammy Awards
Hitting the red carpet in a dusty pink Stephane Rolland gown.
2009, MTV Europe Music Awards
Simply stunning in an Atelier Versace fishtail gown.
2009, Billboard Women in Music Event
Looking chic and sophisticated in an icy blue Malandrino dress.
2009, MTV VMAs
Beyoncé performed in a dazzling beaded bodysuit at the '09 VMAs.
2009, MTV VMAs
Beyoncé looked hot in a deep v-neck dress by Roberto Cavalli and lots of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
2008, Kennedy Center Honors
Looking like the picture of Hollywood glamour in a black Zuhair Murad gown.
2007, Golden Globe Awards
B vamped it up in a gold sequin Elie Saab dress.