Mariah Carey's Most Iconic Christmas Outfits Through The Years
From The Nutcracker to a snow queen.
It's tiiime! The Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, has broken out of the ice to rule the festive season once again. Beyond belting out Christmas classics with her powerful voice, the holiday icon also knows how to dazzle onstage with her roster of holiday concert outfits. From bejewelled dresses in frosty white or red, to the occasional Nutcracker or Santa-inspired look, read on to see our favourite outfits from the singer over the years.
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11 December 2023
We're quite certain that Carey was channelling Elsa as she flung the wispy cape of her crimson red Armani Privé dress in the air at Madison Garden Square. The singer accessorised with chunky earrings, a statement necklace and bracelets to add to the holiday glamour.
10 December 2023
The cold never bothered her anyway. Coordinating in festive mini dresses with Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande, the trio gave a surprise performance of "Oh Santa!", much to the delight of Grande's fans who have missed seeing her on stage this past year.
16 November 2023
Crowned like an ethereal snow queen, Carey was a sight to behold in a custom Fendi gown by Kim Jones on the opening night of her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour.
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25 November 2022
Decked out in a bedazzled tiara and a parasol in hand, it was all smiles for Carey as she performed in a scarlet Christian Siriano ballgown with a mermaid flare at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
17 November 2021
From the plunging neckline and high slit to the enormous train that weighed about 30 kilogrammes and needed six men to carry, Carey's embellished gold Dolce&Gabbana gown was certainly a moment to remember.
27 November 2020
With a beautiful off-shoulder neckline encrusted with rhinestones, Carey kept her neck bare to let her ballgown speak for itself.
6 December 2018
Dressed in another white gown, this time with wings on her back and lights gleaming all over her, Carey looked heaven-sent as she blessed her audience with her lovely voice.
16 December 2016
Various iterations of the Nutcracker outfits have made an appearance over the years during Carey's performances. This stunning version was exceptionally sparkly, featuring a bodysuit with glittery red and gold details.
15 December 2016
Chic, elegant and sexy. Carey was indeed the queen of Christmas dressed in a frosty beaded long sleeved gown and platform heels.