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BUZZ: Shania’s Sexy Style Statements

Entertainment Jul 05, 2015

by Daniel Pillai

We take a look at some of Shania Twain's most iconic get-ups over the years — looks that have cemented her as one of the music industry's biggest crossover divas!

Shania Twain is undoubtedly one of the most successful crossover country music acts in history. Her second album, The Woman In Me (1995) has sold over 20 million copies and is one of the most successful albums in country music history. Her third album, and her most famous, Come On Over (1997), went on to sell a whopping 45 million copies worldwide making it the best-selling album in country music history and the best-selling album ever by a female music artist, spanning across all genres.

But, it wasn't just Shania's electronic edge and rock sound that broke barriers in country music (yes, you know who to thank for your career Taylor Swift!). Her iconic style statements helped give this music diva mass mainstream appeal.

Here's our list of Shania's most iconic and groundbreaking looks over the years. Looks that defied the norm and showed the world what a true country/pop music diva looked like.

LEOPARD LASS

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Shania Twain is responsible for making the leopard print infamous during the '90s when she strutted around in the Marc Bouwer-designed desert get-up in her music video for "That Don't Impress Me Much." The singer is now synonmous with the sexy animal print and has helped make it a style staple in all closets — both male and female.

DOMINATRIX DIVA

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Before the music video for "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" was released, Shania debuted the single and her dominatrix get-up (designed by Marc Bouwer) during a Grammy Award performance in 1999. The industry was shocked to see such a sexually charged outfit on stage, but once the the single was released, it became a pop anthem and one of Shania's greatest hits. The outfit set a trend and it's now one of Shania's most iconic looks.

LEATHER & LACE

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After the birth of her son, Eja, and a three-year career hiatus, Shania returned with her third album Up! in 2003 and the first single was the catchy "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!." In the video Shania donned Bouwer's tight leather cage bodice and sheer lace! Elegant, and edgy, this look is a fave among Shania lovers.

BINDI BEAUTY

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When Shania sported the bindi in her music video for "From This Moment On," South Asians rejoiced. For the first time in her career, she was showing love for us South Asians and from this moment on (wink wink) we loved her and have never stopped.

NAUGHTY NAVEL

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In the second single from her second album, The Woman In Me (1995), Shania sent shock waves through the industry when she strutted around the barnyard in her navel-revealing outfit. Shania defied the norm of a female country singer at the time whose look was regulated to reflect a conservative culture. Of course, when Shania hit the scene, she knocked the boots off those country music traditionalists and showed them what a real female country superstar was meant to look like.

NATURALLY NUDE

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The closest we've ever seen Shania to a nude look was as she gracefully glided across the natural landscapes in New Zealand in the music video for "Forever And For Always." This look reminds us of the natural beauty Shania possesses and why we love her so much.

CLASSIC & CHIC

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"You're Still The One" was the song that catapulted Shania from country lass to pop diva. The song was one of the most successfull crossover hits of its time, and now it's one of he most recognizable pop ballads of the '90s. This is undoubtedly one of Shania's most iconic songs and looks.

FRESH & FLORAL

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One of the greatest things about the Notting Hill soundtrack was the pop-remixed ballad "You've Got A Way." For the first time, Shania's look was very disney princess and we've come to love the diva's fresh and beautiful look.

MAGAZINE MAVEN

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But Shania's music video looks weren't her only style statements that we've appreciated over the years. Shania's borderline sex goddess/country kitten looks graced the covers of many magazines. From her "barely there" look for Maxim Magazine, to her "sweet and sexy" photo spread for Blender Magazine or her "tight leather cop" look for GQ Magazine, Shania was one of the first country divas to acquire such mainstream appeal and appreciation from international publications, paving the way for her contemporaries and the music divas after her.

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Daniel Pillai

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Daniel is the Digital Media Manager for ANOKHI MEDIA and the host for ANOKHI's entertainment channel, PULSE TV. As part of the dream team, Daniel manages all multiple channels under ANOKHI’s portfolio, while also training new on-air talent, and showing budding p...

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BUZZ: Shania’s Sexy Style Statements

by Daniel Pillai

We take a look at some of Shania Twain's most iconic get-ups over the years — looks that have cemented her as one of the music industry's biggest crossover divas!

Daniel Pillai

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