The Best ESPY Fashion Moments Through the Years

From Ciara and Russel Wilson to Jordan Clarkson, these athletes showed up and showed out

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July 12, 2023

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The ESPYs are tonight and we can’t wait to see what our favorite athletes and celebrities wear! Let’s take a look at the best fits we’ve seen from attendees since 1993. Who’s ensemble is your favorite?

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2016- Russel Wilson and Ciara

1999- Lynn Whitfield

Photo: Getty Images Ron Galella, Ltd. / Contributor

2022- Aaron Donald and Erica Donald

2014- Colin Kaepernick

Photo: Getty Images Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor

1993- Halle Berry

2000- Michael Jordan

Photo: Getty Images Steve Granitz / Contributor

2003- Vivica A. Fox

2022- Diamond DeShields

2006- Mariah Carey

Photo: Getty Images Michael Caulfield Archive / Contributor

2006- Ludacris

2009- Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

Photo: Getty Images Gregg DeGuire / Contributor

2022- Joe Haden

1999- Beverly Peele

2001- Tiger Woods

Photo: Getty Images Chris Farina / Contributor

2006- Sanaa Lathan

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopaloff / Contributor

2007- Shaquille O’Neal

Photo: Getty Images Christopher Polk / Contributor

2006- Janet Jackson

2008- Candace Parker

Photo: Getty Images John Shearer / Staff

2015- Mo’ne Davis

2009- Samuel L. Jackson

Photo: Getty Images Patrick McMullan / Contributor

2016- Jordan Clarkson

2018- Sloane Stephens

Photo: Getty Images Rich Fury / Stringer

2009- Serena Williams

2022- Allyson Felix

2002- Snoop Dogg

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The Best ESPY Fashion Moments Through the Years

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2016- Russel Wilson and Ciara

1999- Lynn Whitfield

2022- Aaron Donald and Erica Donald

2014- Colin Kaepernick

1993- Halle Berry

2000- Michael Jordan

2003- Vivica A. Fox

2022- Diamond DeShields

2006- Mariah Carey

2006- Ludacris

2009- Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

2022- Joe Haden

1999- Beverly Peele

2001- Tiger Woods

2006- Sanaa Lathan

2007- Shaquille O’Neal

2006- Janet Jackson

2008- Candace Parker

2015- Mo’ne Davis

2009- Samuel L. Jackson

2016- Jordan Clarkson

2018- Sloane Stephens

2009- Serena Williams

2022- Allyson Felix

2002- Snoop Dogg

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