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Victoria Beckham’s Most Defining Fashion Moments

Leigh Nordstrom and Alex Badia
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From Spice Girls and Posh-and-Becks fame to fashion and beauty mogul, Victoria Beckham has gone through many fashion eras throughout her 50 years. Here, a look at some of her hits (and misses).

Spice Girls: A+

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382310 01: 12/8/97 Las Vegas, NV. The Spice Girls at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards. From left to right: Melanie Chislom (Sporty), Geri Halliwell (Sexy), Victoria Addams (Posh), Melanie Brown (Scary) and Emma Lee Bunton (Baby).
382310 01: 12/8/97 Las Vegas, NV. The Spice Girls at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards. From left to right: Melanie Chislom (Sporty), Geri Halliwell (Sexy), Victoria Addams (Posh), Melanie Brown (Scary) and Emma Lee Bunton (Baby).

The metallic mini strapless dress and angular bob with slight beehive exude Girl Power, while hinting at a fashion star on the rise. We’re still obsessed with it.

Racing black and blue jacket: C+

5 May 2001:  Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) celebrates as Manchester United are crowned FA Carling Premier League Champions after the match against Derby played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Derby won the game 1-0.  Mandatory Credit: Alex Livesey /Allsport
5 May 2001: Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) celebrates as Manchester United are crowned FA Carling Premier League Champions after the match against Derby played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Derby won the game 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Alex Livesey /Allsport

Obviously, certain early 2000s styles haven’t aged well. Case in point: this leather racing jacket paired with checkered low-rise jeans and tinted sunglasses. But on the plus side, how cute is the baby bottle?

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Trucker hat: C-

NEW YORK - JULY 30:  Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham leaves her hotel July 30, 2003 in New York City.  (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - JULY 30: Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham leaves her hotel July 30, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

This is another example of time being unkind to Posh. What knocks this down a peg is the trucker hat and oversized hoops. The tonal graphic T-shirt and matching denim aren’t doing her any favors, either.

White corset dress: B+

Victoria Beckham attends the 2003 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Victoria Beckham attends the 2003 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The 2003 MTV Movie Awards were a fashion minefield, but Posh made it out alive in this corset mermaid dress in angelic white. To be honest, this could be revived by any number of starlets today.

Black strapless dress: A

ROME - NOVEMBER 18:  Victoria Beckham leaves the Hassler Hotel prior to the wedding of actors Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise at Castello Odescalchi on November 18, 2006 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo Salvatore Laporta/Getty Images)
ROME - NOVEMBER 18: Victoria Beckham leaves the Hassler Hotel prior to the wedding of actors Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise at Castello Odescalchi on November 18, 2006 in Rome, Italy. (Photo Salvatore Laporta/Getty Images)

Bringing a modern sex appeal to evening dressing, this strapless LBD with a bow on the neckline and sparkly embroideries is refreshing. With the matching hat, the result is fabulously dramatic.

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Chanel jacket: A-

Victoria Beckham attends Chanel's cruise 2007 runway show at Santa Monica Airport.
Victoria Beckham attends Chanel's cruise 2007 runway show at Santa Monica Airport.

Early Victoria was as known for her varying hairstyles as her musical talent. This asymmetric blond bob adds an element of edge to the most traditional outfits, like this Chanel aqua and black number.

Birthday: A+

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are seen leaving Victoria Beckham's 50th Birthday Party at Oswald’s on April 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are seen leaving Victoria Beckham's 50th Birthday Party at Oswald???s on April 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images)

Being carried out of your own 50th birthday bash by David Beckham is most girls’ (and some boys’) dreams. She’s wearing his tuxedo jacket and sunglasses at night: what’s not to love?

Royal wedding: A

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19:  Victoria Beckham and David Beckham arrives for the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Radburn - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Victoria Beckham and David Beckham arrives for the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Radburn - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Being the designer of your own brand has its perks. This sartorial-looking dress is a minimalist’s dream, embodying the essence of Victoria’s namesake line. The pillbox hat and birdcage veil speak of British heritage. The result is perfect for a royal wedding.

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