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Katy Perry's Style File: Every Single One Of The Singer's Camp Outfits

The singer and new mother always knows how to bring the colour to the red carpet.

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Never one to shy away from experimenting with colour and quirky styling, Katy Perry is the kitsch-loving pop star renowned for her uniquely experimental style.

Mixing it up with everything from PVC dresses to two-piece suits, she takes a fun and creative approach to dressing. Changing her image album to album, you never know what look she'll go for next.

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Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live, January 2022

To promote a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, the singer channeled Morticia Addams and nailed the 'hot goth' trend in an all-black Mugler catsuit – paying tribute to the visionary designer who recently passed away.

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Katy Perry attends Variety's Power of Women gala, September 2021

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The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer looked glorious in a billowing lilac-hued strapless dress for the event. The mother-of-one style her look with a pair of drop earrings and pulled her blonde hair back into a chic updo.

Accepting an award at the event, Perry said in her speech: 'Lest we forget, behind every great woman, there is a great man way to my beloved partner. And I’m sure whether I like it or not, Orlando, a man that is a friend and an ally to women all around the world. Thank you for handling the insanity of my life.'

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Katy Perry attends the LuisaViaRoma for Unicef event, July 2021

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The blonder star stunned in a 1978 Haute Couture Pierre Cardin gown from Shrimpton Couture for the event.

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Katy Perry performs in the Fight On Concert For Firefighters And Bushfire Victims In Regional Victoria, March 2020

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The pregnant star wore a neon yellow mini dress by Maison Valentino for the charity concert.

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Katy Perry joins Orlando Bloom at the LA Premiere of 'Carnival Row', August 2019

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Perry stepped in Tom Ford for the date night.

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Katy Perry at The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion, May 2019

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Jeremy Scott designed Perry's chandelier costume.

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Katy Perry attends Sir Lucian Grainge's 2017 Artist Showcase presented by American Airlines and Citi at Ace Hotel on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

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Katy Perry attends the Christopher Kane show during the London Fashion Week February 2017 collections on February 20, 2017 in London, England.

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Katy Perry is seen arriving at the Marc Jacobs Fall 2017 Show at Park Avenue Armory on February 16, 2017 in New York City.

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Katy Perry attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

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Katy Perry attends The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

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Katy Perry attends the ceremony honoring Capitol Records by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a 'Star of Recognition' at Capitol Records Tower on November 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

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Katy Perry attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'Office Christmas Party' at Regency Village Theatre on December 7, 2016 in Westwood, California.

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Katy Perry attends the 12th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on November 29, 2016 in New York City

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Katy Perry at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, December 2013

<p>Katy Perry wears an Osman AW13 ivory long-sleeved dress with Christian Louboutin <em>Strass Pigalle</em> pumps to the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, December 2013.</p>
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Katy Perry wears an Osman AW13 ivory long-sleeved dress with Christian Louboutin Strass Pigalle pumps.

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Katy Perry at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball, December 2013

<p>Katy Perry wears an animal print Versus Versace floor-length dress, on day 1 of the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball, December 2013.</p>
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Katy Perry wears an animal print Versus Versace floor-length dress.

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Katy Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards, New York, August 2013

<p>Katy Perry in an Emanuel Ungaro dress at the MTV Video Music Awards, New York, August 2013. </p>
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Katy Perry in an Emanuel Ungaro dress.

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Katy Perry at the 'Smurfs 2' premiere, California, July 2013

<p>Katy Perry wears Tadashi Shoji to the <em>Smurfs 2</em> premiere, California, July 2013. </p>
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Katy Perry wears Tadashi Shoji.

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Katy Perry at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 2013

<p>Katy Perry wears Dolce & Gabbana to the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 2013. </p>
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Katy Perry wears Dolce & Gabbana.

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Katy Perry at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, LA, April 2013

<p>Katy Perry wears Hervé Léger with Christian Louboutin shoes at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, LA, April 2013. </p>
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Katy Perry wears Hervé Léger with Christian Louboutin shoes .

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Daisy Murray
Digital Fashion Editor

Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.

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