The Evolution Of Mariah Carey’s Wardrobe

During lockdown, most of us channeled Adam Sandler chic, breaking out the hoodies and sweats as we Netflixed the day away for the umpteenth time. Not Mariah Carey, however. Trust Mimi to still come out dressed in her finery during a worldwide pandemic. In March 2020, Carey posted a video about the importance of handwashing on her Instagram. The singer, who was joined by her two children for the clip, was seen wearing a silky, plunging nightie and matching robe adorned with pearls. She was also decked out in diamonds, obviously.

Then, in December 2021, Carey headed to McDonald’s, where the Mariah Menu had just launched, and wore a floor-length, sparkly red gown for the occasion. She topped off the look with a diamond-adorned face mask and matching gloves, proving that style and safety are not mutually exclusive. “We’re just here and the kids wanted to go to McDonald’s. I just need a cheeseburger,” said the elegant star, per Page Six. Mood, Mariah.

Fittingly, she chatted to The Guardian during the pandemic to address longstanding claims that she’s a high-maintenance diva. “I deserve to be at this point,” she mused. “That may sound arrogant, but I hope you frame it within the context of coming from nothing. If I can’t be high-maintenance after working my a** off my entire life, oh, I’m sorry — I didn’t realize we all had to be low-maintenance. Hell, no!”