Mariah Carey’s Best Holiday Performance Looks: Photos of the Singer’s Festive Ensembles

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December 22, 2023 9:00AM EST

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Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas for a reason! Aside from her iconic hit holiday song, the singer can also slay a festive outfit like no other.

Mariah Carey is undoubtedly the Queen of Christmas, and long may she reign! Over the years, the singer has given her fans some amazing performances to get them into the holiday spirit. While her hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” is a yuletide staple, the outfits and looks she has served during her performances have also been the reason she has worn the crown like the regal queen she is! There have been some amazing holiday outfits worn by Mariah, and we’re looking back at the very best!

To see more of Mariah’s best holiday performance looks, keep scrolling through the gallery.

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Mariah Carey in Her 2020 Christmas Special

Mariah Carey in Her 2020 Christmas Special — Mariah Carey performs in a sparkling red jumpsuit during her 2020 holiday special for Apple TV+. Her look was complete with red nails and her hair styled in wavy curls.

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Mariah Carey in Bodysuit for 2022 Holiday Special

Mariah Carey in Bodysuit for 2022 Holiday Special — Mariah Carey performs with Santa Claus and a choir during her 2022 Christmas special which aired on Dec. 20. For one of her performance looks, she wore a gold, black and red bodysuit onstage.

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Mariah Carey in Silver Mini Dress

Mariah Carey in Silver Mini Dress — Mariah Carey wears a silver mini dress for a perforamance during her 2022 Christmas special. She paired the look with chunky silver heels, as well.

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Mariah Carey in Plunging Red Dress

Mariah Carey in Plunging Red Dress — Mariah Carey performs on James Corden’s show ahead of Christmas 2019. She wore a form-fitting red dress with a low-cut neckline.

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Mariah Carey Angelic in White Dress

Mariah Carey Angelic in White Dress — Mariah Carey is an ice princess in a sparkling white dress for her 2022 Christmas special. She paired the look with a flower crown for the holiday occasion.

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Mariah Carey During 2020 Winter Performance

Mariah Carey During 2020 Winter Performance — Mariah Carey looks like a princess while wearing an off-the-shoulder white ballgown for her 2020 holiday special. Her hair was parted to the side in a sleek look for the special.

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Mariah Carey in Plunging Sparkly Dress

Mariah Carey in Plunging Sparkly Dress — Mariah Carey sparkles in a plunging gown for her 2021 Christmas special Apple TV+. The ensemble had a thigh-high leg slit and Mariah paired it with chunky shoes.

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Mariah Carey at the Christmas Tree Lighting in 2012

Mariah Carey at the Christmas Tree Lighting in 2012 — Mariah Carey pretapes her Christmas Tree lighting performance at the Rockerfeller Plaza on November 27, 2012 in New York City. She looked fabulous in this red and silver dress with long red gloves.

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Mariah Carey Pre-Tapes Her Christmas Tree Lighting Performance in 2012

Mariah Carey Pre-Tapes Her Christmas Tree Lighting Performance in 2012 — Mariah Carey pretapes her Christmas Tree lighting performance at the Rockerfeller Plaza on November 27, 2012 in New York City. She sparkled in this silver dress with a fur shawl.

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Mariah Carey at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Pre-Tape

Mariah Carey at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Pre-Tape — Mariah Carey sings at the 81st Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Pre-Tape at Rockefeller Center on December 4, 2013. She looked gorgeous in this strapless red dress with long black gloves and a white fur sabel.

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Mariah Carey Performs During the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Mariah Carey Performs During the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting — Mariah Carey performs during the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington on December 6, 2013. She looked so festive in this white mini-dress with long sleeves.

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Mariah Carey in 2010

Mariah Carey in 2010 — Mariah Carey performs on December 3, 2010, at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista while taping the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” TV special. Mariah sang two songs – “Oh Santa” and “All I Want For Christmas is You.” She rocked a cute little dress that featured red fabric with white trim and black leggings and boots.

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Mariah Carey Performs at Her Christmas Show

Mariah Carey Performs at Her Christmas Show — Mariah Carey performs at her Christmas Show at The Beacon Theater on December 8, 2015. She rocked a gold dress and joined Santa on stage!

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Mariah Carey Performs at the Second Annual ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ Concert

Mariah Carey Performs at the Second Annual ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ Concert — Mariah Carey performs at the Second Annual ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Concert at Beacon Theatre on December 11, 2015 in New York City. The singer looked flawless in her outfit!

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Mariah Carey Performs on VH1

Mariah Carey Performs on VH1 — Mariah Carey performs during the “VH1 Divas Holida: Unsilent Night” show at The King’s Theatre in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, NY, on December 2, 2016. She looked fabulous in her toy soldier outfit!

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Mariah Carey Performs at Disneyland for Their Christmas Special

Mariah Carey Performs at Disneyland for Their Christmas Special — Mariah Carey performs at Disneyland for their Christmas special. Mariah was seen performing in front of the ‘It’s A Small World’ ride in Fantasyland in 2016 and dazzled in this sheer dress with draped jewels.

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