Plunging, backless, side boob-baring, and crotch-high slits — you name it, and chances are Goodies singer Ciara has worn the trend on the red carpet. But, the 58th Annual Grammy Awards was possibly the first time the singer tossed all four skin-baring trends into one ensemble.
Ciara stuns with a sleek updo and smoldering makeup, perfectly complementing her daring outfit at the 2016 Grammy Awards on February 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson)
Luckily, Ciara treats her workouts like a religion because she pulled off her 2016 Grammys look without a hitch — and without much fabric.
While Ciara’s fearless fashion choices have become a staple on the red carpet, her journey to stardom began with an equally bold entrance into the music industry. Before captivating audiences with her daring outfits, she first turned heads with her debut album, Goodies — a project that not only showcased her vocal talent but also earned her critical acclaim and Grammy nominations.
The Early Success of ‘Goodies’ and Grammy Nominations
In 2004, she released her debut studio album, Goodies, which earned her two Grammy nominations at the 48th Grammy Awards.
“I graduated when I was 17 years old and I was on camera going, ‘I see myself having a No. 1 song on the Billboard chart and da da da,’ and I was declaring what I foresaw happening or what I believed could happen,” she said in an interview with Billboard in September 2019.
“Jazze Pha knew I loved Missy and he knew it was a dream of mine to work with Missy and so he found a way to get to her without letting me know,” she said about “1, 2 Step,” a song from her debut album featuring American rapper Missy Elliott.
Ciara channels early 2000s glam in a lace top, fur shrug, and embellished jeans at the American Music Awards on November 14, 2004, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson)
“And he played me the beat to ‘One, Two Step’ with her voice on it and I was like, ‘Yo!’ That was a dream-come-true moment. That was really surreal when it was happening,” she added.
Born on October 25, 1985, in Fort Hood, Texas, Ciara was 18 when Goodies was released on September 28, 2004. She turned 19 on October 25, 2004.
Ciara’s Stunning Alexandre Vauthier Gown at the 2016 Grammys
Ciara turns heads at the 2016 Grammy Awards in a daring Alexandre Vauthier gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson)
At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, Ciara wore a sparkling jewel-encrusted satin creation by Alexandre Vauthier, which she ever-so-slightly dressed up with jewelry from Norman Silverman and the understated Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals.
Ciara completes her red carpet look with strappy black Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson)
We still don’t know how she managed to pull off four skin-baring trends without looking distasteful. However, we can say this: Russell Wilson, you are one lucky man.
Ciara and Russell Wilson make a stunning couple at the 2016 Grammy Awards (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Nikki Nelson)
Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ Sandals: A Red Carpet Favorite
The satin version of Stuart Weitzman’s “Nudist” sandals is from the brand’s bridal collection, which offers a selection of these heels in colors other than the traditional white/off-white.
Stuart Weitzman Bridal & Evening Collection ‘Nudist’ in Black Satin, $398
Stuart Weitzman Bridal & Evening Collection ‘Nudist’ in Blonde Satin, $398
Stuart Weitzman Bridal & Evening Collection ‘Nudist’ in Midnight Satin, $398