Kelly channeled Janis Joplin with her rendition of “Piece of My Heart” at the 2009 Grammy salute to Clive Davis, but her jumpsuit felt more like Toni Tennille. Where’s the Captain to go along with that nautical detail, Kel? (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Comment all you like about the size of Kelly and her periwinkle gown at this 2009 Grammy event, but what’s really concerning is how closely her hair matches her gold purse. Yikes! (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Our little Kellys all grown up! Here, at Lifetime TVs Women Rock! concert, divalicious Clarkson shows some skin. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Blonde, svelte, and double-fisting her Grammys, this is the best Ms. Clarkson has ever looked. Ever. (Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)
What possibly could have inspired this hairdo(nt)? Here, Kelly is performing at a concert honoring Reba. Maybe its a country thing? (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Forever the (fashion) victim, our darling Kelly falls prey to the allure of the bubble dress. Kelly, Kelly, Kelly: the bub is a privilege, not a right. (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)
Kelly finally learns how to flatter her curvaceous bod in this flowing, bohemian number. Also, Kellys light makeup and hair keep her looking fresh as a daisy; just like a Proactiv spokesmodel should look! (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Remember that interminable pompadour phase? Here, Kelly rocks the Gwen Stefani-inspired do on TRL. (Sorry, but you arent allowed to make fun of this pic if you wore one too.) (Jeff Christensen / Associated Press)
The shredded top is back for more! Clarkson returns to the American Idol stage to perform on the shows season finale, and fashionistas across the country shudder. (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)
