Reba McEntire’s Bold and Daring Fashion Choices Through the Years

Reba McEntire proved that sometimes, more really is more, when she co-hosted the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards alongside Blake Shelton. Her sparkly gold gown featured a plunging neckline and sequins from head-to-toe, with rows of brown-orange feathers from her feet to her thighs that resembled rising flames. Totally appropriate seeing as the “Turn On The Radio” singer looked so hot. Not only did the look have all eyes on her as co-host, it also brought the glitz and glam of Las Vegas, where the show was held, in a fun and fabulous way.

When Reba McEntire stepped out for the 1993 Golden Globe Awards, she showed skin without showing skin. The beauty wowed in a black gown which featured a classic skirt and lace long-sleeved top over a nude bodice. Though it may have looked provocative, the lining ensured the look was still sophisticated, but with a fun twist. We’ve got to give McEntire props for being ahead of her time too, as the sheer clothing trend went on to become huge exactly two decades later.

In 2018, Reba McEntire put her own spin on Christmas attire with a dress that had all eyes firmly on her. She looked gorgeous in a fully sequined, knee-length garment with an embellished fringe skirt that turned up the holiday glam in an unexpected way for “CMA Country Christmas.” We love that the singer kept things more interesting via the straps, too. Instead of a traditional top, the dress had multiple strips of sparkly material over her shoulders to make this look extra spicy.

Also in 2018, Reba McEntire wore a bold look only she could pull off when she slipped into a zebra print black-and-silver dress at the ACM Awards. The vivacious, plunging look with elaborate rhinestone embellishments was a risk and could easily have looked tacky on the wrong person, but McEntire’s confidence and her penchant for out-there fashion meant she pulled it off like the pro she is.

Exposed shoulders aren’t the first style choice that springs to mind for Christmas looks, but Reba McEntire made a case for it via her “CMA Country Christmas” gown when she performed with Kelsea Ballerini in 2017. The fabulous green dress had a long velvet bottom and a lace top with a lined bodice. The bedazzled, elongated trumpet sleeves added an edgy and unexpected twist, while the strappy top kept the look feeling youthful, not stuffy (which is all too easy to do when winter dressing). Had she worn this flattering look in 2024, she wouldn’t have ended up on our worst dressed list.