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Updated 1435 GMT (2235 HKT) February 8, 2013

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The green Versace dress that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2000 Grammy Awards might be her most iconic look to date. "Those fashion moments happen by mistake -- you can't plan things like that," Lopez has said of the risque ensemble. But daring looks like this may be a thing of the past if <a href="http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/07/cbs-wants-grammys-talent-covered-up/" target="_blank">CBS gets its way</a> this Sunday (February 10). Let's look back at the Grammys' most scandalous styles.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – The green Versace dress that Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2000 Grammy Awards might be her most iconic look to date. "Those fashion moments happen by mistake -- you can't plan things like that," Lopez has said of the risque ensemble. But daring looks like this may be a thing of the past if CBS gets its way this Sunday (February 10). Let's look back at the Grammys' most scandalous styles.
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Rihanna took a fashion risk in 2011 with this Jean Paul Gaultier dress.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Rihanna took a fashion risk in 2011 with this Jean Paul Gaultier dress.
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In 2004, Margaret Cho channeled her inner peacock with this scandalous getup.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – In 2004, Margaret Cho channeled her inner peacock with this scandalous getup.
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In 2012, Fergie wore this sheer orange gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – In 2012, Fergie wore this sheer orange gown by Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Destiny's Child arrived at the Grammys in 2002 wearing their signature matching looks -- although in a bit of foreshadowing, Beyonce, left, opted to stand out from the pack.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Destiny's Child arrived at the Grammys in 2002 wearing their signature matching looks -- although in a bit of foreshadowing, Beyonce, left, opted to stand out from the pack.
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Toni Braxton left little to the imagination when she attended the 2001 Grammys wearing this barely there white dress.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Toni Braxton left little to the imagination when she attended the 2001 Grammys wearing this barely there white dress.
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Always one to make an entrance, Lady Gaga arrived at the 2010 Grammys wearing what has since been dubbed her space orbit dress.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Always one to make an entrance, Lady Gaga arrived at the 2010 Grammys wearing what has since been dubbed her space orbit dress.
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Ciara showed just enough skin in this cutout dress on the red carpet in 2011.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Ciara showed just enough skin in this cutout dress on the red carpet in 2011.
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In 2001, Christina Aguilera wore a clevage-baring dress with her hair in braids.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – In 2001, Christina Aguilera wore a clevage-baring dress with her hair in braids.
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Katy Perry's 2011 red carpet look included a sparkly bra top and wings.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Katy Perry's 2011 red carpet look included a sparkly bra top and wings.
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Lil' Kim showed skin in this short blue frock in 2004.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – Lil' Kim showed skin in this short blue frock in 2004.
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In 2010, Britney Spears hit the red carpet wearing a sheer black number.
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Scandalous Grammy looks – In 2010, Britney Spears hit the red carpet wearing a sheer black number.
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Take a look back at the Grammys' most scandalous styles.