“Shakira, Shakira!” In celebration of the sexy Colombian singer’s 45th birthday in February 2022, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of her hottest fashion moments… At the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, Shakira looked like a goddess during her performance of “Hips Don’t Lie” in a matching pink bandeau top and skirt. She added intrigue with jewels that dripped down her midriff.
Keep reading to see more of Shakira’s sexiest looks from the red carpet to her performances…
To celebrate the release of 2001’s “Laundry Service,” her first English-language studio album, Shakira took the stage in Los Angeles wearing a white triangle tank top and low-rise red leather pants with a studded black belt. She finished the look with simple accessories including a black leather band on her wrist and black boots. The outfit was one of her sexiest yet!
At the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, Shakira, hit the red carpet in a stunning silver crystal-embellished dress by Pamella Roland featuring a plunging cowl neckline. She topped off the look with metallic platform heels by Sergio Rossi.
During the 2002 TV Week Logie Awards in Melbourne, Australia, Shakira delivered a classy-meets-sexy sartorial moment. The Colombian beauty stepped out in a black pinstriped suit sans shirt. The plunging neckline added the perfect amount of sex appeal to an otherwise modest getup. She finished the look with a statement necklace featuring a large pendant.
Shakira looked ready to take center stage when she attended the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards — where she took home the honors for best female rock performance and best female pop vocal performance — in a red halter top with skin-baring cut-outs along the waist and matching tight boot-cut trousers. In typical Shakira fashion, she topped the look off with a metallic boho-chic belly-dancing belt around her hips. Keep reading to see another gorgeous red moment from the singer…
Shakira stunned when she hit the stage during the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show in 2020, opening her set in a shimmery crystal-emblazoned two-piece ensemble custom made by Peter Dundas paired with $20,000 Swarovski crystal boots.
At the 2001 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas, Shakira opted for a classic pairing: A midriff-baring top and low-rise fitted pants. From the long fringe to the statement chain belt, we loved this sparkly plum-colored getup.
Shakira donned one the most iconic MTV Video Music Awards ensembles ever at the 2001 show — a tiny gold crop top with tight low-cut leather pants and a black headband.
Shakira hasn’t always been a blonde… The “Estoy Aquí” singer was goth-chic when she attended the 1999 American Latino Media Arts Awards with dyed red hair wearing an all-black ensemble that consisted of a sheer top, high-rise pants, a long coat and chunky shoes.
At the Davis Cup in November 2019, Shakira wore this navy blue fringed look. Whenever, wherever Shakira is, she manages to steam up the spotlight.
At the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2014, Shakira wore a long-sleeved teal Zuhair Murad gown that was a total show-stopper. The curve-hugging dress featured an embroidered bodice with flesh-toned silk details on her hips. And as we all know, her hips don’t lie!
At her “El Dorado” album release party in 2017, Shakira stunned in this mosaic-style golden minidress. She paired the sparkly little frock with neutral heels.
Shakira was red-hot when she performed at the FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 wearing a look by Charbel Zoe featuring a feathered skirt and a peekaboo bodice. It’s hard to believe she was pregnant with her second child, son Sasha Piqué, at the time!
At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Shakira wore a blue long-sleeved Julien Macdonald dress. She showed some skin thanks to the sheer paneling but skipped jewelry so she didn’t detract from the dazzling dress itself.
A natural beauty! Shakira posed for photos at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards in a dark green dress with ruched sleeves and a plunging neckline with black trousers worn underneath. She accessorized with a silver flower brooch and a metallic cross-body mini-bag.
For her performance of “Can’t Remember to Forget You” during the Echo Music Awards in Berlin in 2014, Shakira made sure no one would forget what she wore. She spiced up her black embellished leotard look even more with fishnet tights and heeled boots.
During the 2010 MTV EMA Awards in Madrid, Spain, Shakira made jaws drop when she performed in a studded bra and fringed silver pants. While she sang “Loca” and “Waka Waka,” the only “loca” things we could think about were her abs!
Shakira swapped her signature hip-hugging pants and midriff-baring tops for this subdued strapless gown when she attended the Fashion Rocks event in 2005. The polka-dotted frock’s sweetheart neckline and sheer midriff added the perfect amount of sexiness.
Shakira showed some skin in little black dress featuring small cut-outs during a 2014 photocall to promote her album “Shakira” in Barcelona. She paired the dress with over-the-knee Christian Louboutin boots.
Shakira wore a gold high-low look for the 2001 Grammy Awards. The metallic gown and those boots perfectly matched her golden curls too.
During the AFI Film Festival in 2007, Shakira wore a wild look to the premiere of “Love in the Time of Cholera.” She rocked a cheetah-print dress with a gold bow and matching gold shoes for her walk down the red carpet.
During her Bare Feet Foundation’s An Evening of Love benefit in 2007, Shakira posed for photos in a teal floor-length gown featuring sparkly crystal embellishments along the bodice. That evening, she took the stage to perform a rendition of “Cuz I Love You.”
Shakira arrived at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in a crystal-studded Balmain minidress and matching leather-look over-the-knee boots.
Leave it to Shakira to make her arms stand out too! She wore a short sequined Herve Leger bandeau dress with just one matching arm warmer at the 2009 American Music Awards. Just as she did at the MTV Video Music Awards the same year, she completed her look with tall black boots.
Shakira looked like a gift in a glittering and corseted gold minidress featuring a sweetheart neckline and a bow as she arrived at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France, in 2012. She added shimmering silver heels to complete the ensemble.
Shakira showed the crowd how to shake it at the Glastonbury Music Festival in 2010. She kept her outfit simple — a knotted graphic tank top that showed off her amazing abs plus a skirt fit for belly-dancing worn over black pants.
In 2011, Shakira performed live at Palais Nikaia during her “The Sun Comes Out” world tour stop in Nice, France. She was shining bright in a gold crop top that showed off her trademark toned abs.
At the 2010 MTV EMA Awards in Madrid, Shakira wore a shimmering gold dress with a plunging neckline designed by Pamella Roland. Sky-high platform slingbacks completed the sexy look.
In March 2014, Shakira sparkled in a glittering silver top at the iHeartRadio release party for the exclusive deluxe edition of her self-titled album. The top made her casual black pants look anything but, and a multichain necklace completed the dazzling look.
At the 2006 MTV Latin Video Music Awards in Mexico City, Shakira singer smiled for the cameras in a beautiful fuchsia gown with a plunging patterned neckline.
Shakira put a sexy spin on the LBD at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France, in 2011 in an Azzedine Alaia mini featuring exquisite beading and a ruffled hemline.
Shakira looked sexy in a silver Versace gown at the Whitney Museum of American Art gala and studio party in New York City in 2009.
