On Gaga's Birthday Her Most Memorable Looks

 If there is one thing Lady Gaga does well, aside from dominating pop charts, it's keeping everyone guessing. Her sartorial choices have included everything from hair bows to Alexander McQueen's 10-inch armadillo shoes, and that famous meat dress. There's no way to pin down her ever-changing look, always marked with a bit of controversy and theatrics. In honor of her 27th birthday today, we rounded up her top looks.
Here, she wears a black off-the-shoulder dress at the launch for her fragrance, Fame Eau de Parfum.


 September 13, 2012

Lady Gaga makes a statement beauty look with an ornate headdress, gold eyeshadow, bold brows, and deep blush.

 June 26, 2012

She steps out in her signature platform heels, a brimmed hat, and blazer thrown casually over her shoulders.

 May 16, 2012

Gaga's lime green cut-out maxi dress competes for attention with her extra long orange ombré locks.

 April 20, 2012

Gaga's signature theatrical aesthetic shows through in an Atelier Versace Grecian dress, face mask, and pompadour hairstyle.

 December 20, 2011

Dark lips and retro sunglasses add edge to the girly hair bow style Gaga made popular. 

  
November 16, 2011

Gaga pairs a bright Roksanda Ilincic teal-and-fuchsia dress with a Dr. Seuss-like head piece.

 November 10, 2011

The singer accepts her Bambi Award in an ornate Alexander McQueen gown and headdress.

  

October 28, 2011

Gaga sports an artsy Naeem Khan gown and retro beehive updo at a press conference in New Delhi.

    

October 5, 2011

In London, the pop star wears a risqué all white, sheer ensemble with killer blue platform shoes to match her highlights.

  

August 1, 2011

Gaga doesn't shy away from head-to-toe patterns in a matching Salvatore Ferragamo houndstooth shift dress and accessories.

 

July 1, 2011

In another black-and-white ensemble, Gaga matches an outrageous two-color hairstyle with a patterned dress.

 

June 6, 2011

A teal bob stands out against her custom Thierry Mugler ensemble at the CFDA Fashion Awards.

September 12, 2010

Wavy platinum and blue-hued hair complements her Alexander McQueen outfit at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

 

January 31, 2010

In one of her more iconic looks, Gaga walks the Grammy Awards red carpet in a Glinda the Good Witch-inspired Armani Privé piece.

September 13, 2009 

Gaga accepts her MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in a buzz-worthy red lace dress, veil, and crown.

  

August 8, 2009 

Gaga looks punk-chic with pink-and-purple strands and a black studded outfit.

 

June 21, 2009 

At the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards, the pop star wears a bustier dress made from braided blonde hair.

     

January 27, 2009

Pink pointed pumps stand out against Gaga's all-black mini dress at a party for Nokia in London.

 
July 18, 2008    
  Even in her earlier years, Gaga catches attention in a red hooded coat over a bandage dress.