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13 Unforgettable ’00s Body Glitter Moments

Give ’em the old razzle dazzle.

Glitter eyeshadow and lipstick have had their moments over the past few years, but can you remember when we gave the glitz much more real estate? The 2000s were a time of great excess when it came to sparkle — and this year we think it could make a comeback.

Here, we recount some of the most sparkly, glamorous, and flashy body glitter moments from the Y2K era for your next night out inspo.

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Jessica Simpson

Never forget that in 2004 Jessica Simpson tried to get us all to wear body shimmer with her line of edible body products, Dessert Beauty.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey wore one of her signature butterflies on her back in crystal form in 2003.

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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera made the most of her bare midriff with an intricate rhinestone design.

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Paris Hilton

Our favorite heiress was known to dress up everything with rhinestones, from her décolletage to her Sidekick phone.

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Paris Hilton

Here, she matches her tiara to her body jewels.

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Nicole Richie

Comparatively, Nicole Richie’s gleaming body shimmer looks practically understated for the 2004 Teen Choice Awards.

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Mandy Moore

A small rhinestone star and a halter top is a look perfectly fitting for a Y2K pop princess, like Mandy Moore.

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé complements a canary yellow dress with a full-body golden sheen in 2005.

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Courtney Love

At the 2001 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Courtney Love arrived with an abstract floral crystal design on her décolletage and back.

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Gwen Stefani

The No Doubt lyric, the unconventional hip placement, the matching underwear. Everything about Gwen’s sparkly rhinestone decals are perfectly over the top.

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Eve

Eve wears her body glitter with black tie formal wear and diamonds in 2003.

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Britney Spears

As a teen queen, Britney Spears rocked the tube top and glitter combo better than anyone else.

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Britney Spears

The next year, Britney wears a constellation of rhinestone sparkles circling her crystal belly button ring.

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