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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    By Brienne WalshAmerican Idol's best contestants may be singing sensations, but when it comes to fashion, they don't always hit the right note. From ill-fitting suits to bedazzled bras and full-body catsuits, even the biggest success stories had their share of style missteps (sorry, Carrie). In anticipation of the premiere of the 12th season on Jan. 16 and 17, we're taking a look back at the best and worst style moments from the show.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Kelly Clarkson looked like a cross between a witch and a pirate during a performance on the first season of the series.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: It's a good thing Kimberley Locke's voice wowed the judges, because her corporate lawyer wardrobe certainly didn't earn the singer any bonus points.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Now an Oscar winner and style star, Jennifer Hudson fell victim to unflattering mom jeans and frumpy tops in season 3.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Fantasia Barrino shocked the audience when she made a guest appearance in a black-and-red sequin catsuit with thigh-high slits for the season 11 finale.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Carrie Underwood's style has come a long way since her 2005 win on season 4. At the finale, her crimped hair and heavily beaded gown made it look like she was headed for the senior prom, not Grammy-winning stardom.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: Smash star Katharine McPhee set the stage for her future role as a style stunner in this floaty silver number that she wore for the season 5 finale.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/133409_Original.jpg
  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: Kellie Pickler played it safe in laid-back jeans for most of season 6, but the amazing red dress she wore to the finale showed that underneath her Patsy Cline exterior, she has the style chops to match her vocals.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: At 17, Jordin Sparks was the youngest contestant ever to win the competition. The orange gown she wore to claim her title was both age appropriate and timeless.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: During season 7, Carly Smithson stood out from the other contestants—in a good way—thanks to her sleeve tattoo. We liked her outfits best when she wore monochrome dresses that complemented her ink.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: Known for her peasant blouses, season 7 contestant Brooke White showed she could be more than a '60s flower child in this refreshingly modern belted black dress.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: While we admire her for staying true to her boho roots, Crystal Bowersox’s dreadlocks and predictable black ensembles, would have fit in better at Lilith Fair than on the American Idol stage.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/133416_Original.jpg
  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Lauren Alaina could have been mistaken for an Elvis Presley impersonator in the sparkling pantsuit she wore on the season 10 finale.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    HIT: Pia Toscano never missed a beat during her stint on season 11; her wardrobe was elegant and flirty, while at the same time flattering to her curves.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/133419_Original.jpg
  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: The indigo ball gown Jessica Sanchez wore when she performed Mariah Carey's My All on season 11 made her look more like a Miss America contestant than a contender on American Idol.
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  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: Hollie Cavanagh's combination of high-waisted sailor pants and sequined bandeau top during season 11 made it look like she was trying out for a role in the Las Vegas version of the musical South Pacific.
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/133421_Original.jpg
  • American Idol fashion winners and losers
    MISS: As much as we loved her jazzy vocals, Naima Adedapo's reggae-inspired style was more flashy than funky.
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  • Idol Style Wrap-Up

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    By Brienne Walsh

    American Idol's best contestants may be singing sensations, but when it comes to fashion, they don't always hit the right note. From ill-fitting suits to bedazzled bras and full-body catsuits, even the biggest success stories had their share of style missteps (sorry, Carrie). In anticipation of the premiere of the 12th season on Jan. 16 and 17, we're taking a look back at the best and worst style moments from the show.

  • Witchy Woman

    2 of 17

    MISS: Kelly Clarkson looked like a cross between a witch and a pirate during a performance on the first season of the series.

  • All Business

    3 of 17

    MISS: It's a good thing Kimberley Locke's voice wowed the judges, because her "corporate lawyer" wardrobe certainly didn't earn the singer any bonus points.

  • Soccer Mom

    4 of 17

    MISS: Now an Oscar winner and style star, Jennifer Hudson fell victim to unflattering mom jeans and frumpy tops in season 3.

  • Cat Woman

    5 of 17

    MISS: Fantasia Barrino shocked the audience when she made a guest appearance in a black-and-red sequin catsuit with thigh-high slits for the season 11 finale.

  • Prom Queen

    6 of 17

    MISS: Carrie Underwood's style has come a long way since her 2005 win on season 4. At the finale, her crimped hair and heavily beaded gown made it look like she was headed for the senior prom, not Grammy-winning stardom.

  • Silver Lining

    7 of 17

    HIT: Smash star Katharine McPhee set the stage for her future role as a style stunner in this floaty silver number that she wore for the season 5 finale.

  • Lady in Red

    8 of 17

    HIT: Kellie Pickler played it safe in laid-back jeans for most of season 6, but the amazing red dress she wore to the finale showed that underneath her Patsy Cline exterior, she has the style chops to match her vocals.

  • Orange Crush

    9 of 17

    HIT: At 17, Jordin Sparks was the youngest contestant ever to win the competition. The orange gown she wore to claim her title was both age appropriate and timeless.

  • Rock On

    10 of 17

    HIT: During season 7, Carly Smithson stood out from the other contestants—in a good way—thanks to her sleeve tattoo. We liked her outfits best when she wore monochrome dresses that complemented her ink.

  • Hippie Chic

    11 of 17

    HIT: Known for her peasant blouses, season 7 contestant Brooke White showed she could be more than a '60s flower child in this refreshingly modern belted black dress.

  • Bohemian Rock

    12 of 17

    MISS: While we admire her for staying true to her boho roots, Crystal Bowersox’s dreadlocks and predictable black ensembles, would have fit in better at Lilith Fair than on the American Idol stage.

  • Heartbreak Hotel

    13 of 17

    MISS: Lauren Alaina could have been mistaken for an Elvis Presley impersonator in the sparkling pantsuit she wore on the season 10 finale.

  • Glamour Girl

    14 of 17

    HIT: Pia Toscano never missed a beat during her stint on season 11; her wardrobe was elegant and flirty, while at the same time flattering to her curves.

  • Pageant Queen

    15 of 17

    MISS: The indigo ball gown Jessica Sanchez wore when she performed Mariah Carey's "My All" on season 11 made her look more like a Miss America contestant than a contender on American Idol.

  • Ship Wrecked

    16 of 17

    MISS: Hollie Cavanagh's combination of high-waisted sailor pants and sequined bandeau top during season 11 made it look like she was trying out for a role in the Las Vegas version of the musical South Pacific.

  • Island Time

    17 of 17

    MISS: As much as we loved her jazzy vocals, Naima Adedapo's reggae-inspired style was more flashy than funky.

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