16 Female Artists Who Look Totally Different Now Than When They Started Out

With her short cropped blonde hair and leather obsession, the only thing these two Mileys have in common are surfboards.

The “I Kissed A Girl” singer used to score her threads at vintage shops.

Today, Perry’s style is more futuristic space babe.

When the “Tik Tok” singer broke out, she was all about band tees and smudged eyeliner.

Today Kesha’s look is less “grungy basement party” and more “reformed rave girl.”

Before she was a pop star, Grande was an actress on Nick tween series Victorious and Sam & Cat, where she rocked casual clothes and suuuuper red hair.

The “Love Me Harder” singer is all about her ponytail extension and lots of mini dresses.

Swift was straight out of Nashville when she hit the charts with her first single “Tim McGraw.”

Swift abandoned her country tunes for a pop sound — and the style to match.

Rihanna started out with a sporty style.

Today, RiRi’s style is edgy and high-fashion — and there’s not a sports tank in sight.

Bey’s early ’00s fashion featured lots of spaghetti straps and hoop earrings.

Just try keeping the “Single Ladies” singer out of a body suit.

These heinous yellow glasses were just one example of what people in the early ’00s thought of as acceptable accessories.

Spears looks classier than ever with this sleek blonde bob and blazer combo — a perfect example of how she’s upgraded her style.

Newsboy caps were all the rage when Aguilera hit the scene, and she took full advantage of that.

The former Voice coach is a modern Marilyn Monroe.

Carey showed off her patriotic pride with this one-shoulder number.

This diva doesn’t go anywhere without gold accessories.

Let’s face it — the “Heart Attack” singer was always adorably dressed. I could have never pulled off suspenders as a teenager.

Of course, her grownup style is just as chic. She’s a fan of bright colors, both for her clothes and hair.

Lovato’s pal was a fan of Converse sneakers and excessive layering. She probably always had an amazing back to school outfit on hand.

The “Heart Wants What It Wants” singer has started experimenting with very adult red carpet fashions — and she looks gorgeous.

You won’t catch the Gossip Girl actress in a dress this pink ever again.

The Pretty Reckless singer is all about the grunge-goth look — so much so that Courtney Love accused her of stealing her style.

The “Try” singer didn’t do dresses on the red carpet.

Her style may be more classic than ever, but it’s still Pink — everything she wears has an edgy flair.

There wasn’t a crop top that J. Lo didn’t love in the early ’00s.

The never-aging singer prefers slinky dresses and numbers that show off her crazy-toned legs.

Underwood’s style during her American Idol days had her fading into the background.

She’s perpetually on the best-dressed list for cute mini dresses like the one above.