Let's Celebrate Selena's Life With 10 of Her Signature Styles

UPDATE — Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:50 p.m. EST:

We love Selenas! The late singer’s tragic death occurred 31 years ago today (Mar. 31). In honor of her art, beauty and life, check out ten of Selena’s signature styles inside to celebrate her birthday.

Netflix debuted the next part of Selena: The Series back in May 2021. The series touches on her life outside of the music industry. It dives into the inspiration behind her clothing line and fashion powerhouse, and the necessary steps she took to make an impact in fashion, which, due to her sudden death, did not receive the full push it deserved in the industry.

Selena was certainly going places in fashion, and she helped inspire some of the world’s leading fashion trends we know and love today. From her bustier corset tops, bedazzled, jeweled embellishments, ’80s hats, and high-waisted, form-fitting jeans, Selena gave the girls looks that were ahead of their time.

All of Selena’s fashion trends, such as bold lip colors, lip liners, bold haircuts and bangs, paid even more tribute to her Tejano culture beyond the music she and her family were making at the time. Imagine the waves she could have made if she could have seen more life today. We believe her influence could have surpassed that of many others if she had the opportunity to partner with larger fashion brands, as other artists — Beyoncé’s Ivy Park — have done over the years. Though it troubles true Selena fans to think about what could have been, it is important to honor the strides she made while she was on Earth.

In celebration of all things Selena, let’s explore ten of Selena’s signature styles that can be found amongst today’s fashion trends.

1. Selena Quintanilla Receives Grammy In Ivory Gown

Selena receives a Grammy Award at The 36th Annual Grammy Awards on March 1, 1994 in New York, New York at Radio City Music Hall. She’s spotted in a gorgeous gown with an updo and her signature red lip.

2. Selena Performs at Opening of Hard Rock Cafe in a Two-Piece Blazer Set

Selena Performs at Opening of Hard Rock Cafe In Two Piece Blazer Set — Source: Getty

Selena with her hair pulled back is sporting a matching pin striped blazer set.

3. Queen of Bold Looks

Selena loved a printed jacket or bold look to accompany her natural beauty.

4. Hard To Forget

It’s hard to forget this look. The flared pants, shoulder pads, and midriff-cut made her dad so sick, but it’s the look that is recycled most when fashion-goers are looking to emulate Selena’s style.

5. This Hat Dominated The Late 80s and Early 90s

Whether it was the iconic Selena or Janet Jackson who inspired this hat trend, it remains ever-present today.

6. An Ode To Texas

More bold prints like this cow-print two-piece set she’s wearing here. This is an ode to her deeply rooted Mexican-American culture. Yee-haw!

7. Regarded As A Style Icon

Selena is continuously influencing the masses long after her passing. So much so that her fans recognize her as their style icon!

8. The Switch Up

Selena’s looks ranged from her hair to her clothes. The bold bobbed cut she had for a few years had her deep in her Birkin.

9. Bold Lips

Selena’s bold makeup choices landed her a collection with popular makeup brand, MAC Cosmetics. Her influential red lip and liner combo continues to influence makeup fanatics everywhere.

10. Natural Beauty

Selena loved her makeup, bold prints and legendary fashions like the rest of us, but what she really inspired was being herself. Her natural beauty looks were unmatched.