Before jumpsuits were a red-carpet staple, Prince wore a velvet halter iteration...yes, velvet!
Tay, be sure to show some gratitude to the trailblazer before you.
He didn't invent the trench coat, but Prince did have a habit of jazzing up his outerwear.
These days celebs often rely on their trenches to top off almost every type of outfit. Without it, their outfits just wouldn't be complete.
There is no trend more popular than the necktie choker right now. Before Kendall and Gigi made it happen, Prince wore it first.
Fast forward to 2016 and the trend has trickled down to the masses. The look even comes attached to dresses and tops.
There are only a handful of celebs who can rock round sunglasses well and look natural (read: not costume-y). Prince is one of them.
Round sunglasses have become trendy in recent years, especially among the L.A. set, but still no one wears them quite as well as Prince.
A mock neck, puffy sleeves, some lace action…the Victorian shirt had no better wearer than the singer himself.
This year, many celebs channeled the old-school blouse in very edgy ways.
Pussy bows have an inherently prim and proper feel to them, but when Prince did it, those bows were more powerful than pussy.
He showed us a good bow can always be edged up with the right counterparts (read: Hailey Baldwin in ripped denim and a military jacket).
Leave it to the musician to bring back a dramatic ‘70s trend in a modern (for 2010), subtle way.
Today, celebs are pairing the exaggerated sleeves with simple silhouettes.
Remember red carpet season '14, when everyone was wearing a statement ear cuff? Yep, Prince did it first in 2004.
The pop icon pretty much paved the way for up-and-coming top models.
As wild as Prince's style could be, he knew the value of a good tailor. This wrapped blazer fit him perfectly.
Today, it's a look that transcends from the boardroom to the red carpet and beyond.
Seriously, though, look at those abs.
The crop top is nothing new, and, sure, Prince wasn't the first to wear it, but knowing that he was in favor of the trend makes it all the more appealing.
Prince had the oversized sweater game on lock before it became everyone's favorite winter trend. The neck of his top has the perfect slouch, unlike the tight turtlenecks of the early aughts.
Nowadays, you can see this look on street style stars, like Olivia.