Miley Cyrus usually makes headlines with her fashion choices at live events. Her recent appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards did not shock her audience but rather brought her fans back to a different time and place in her career and their lives.
Miley won her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Plastic Hearts. Throughout the night Cyrus rocked five different outfits. Usually, Miley would grab attention and headlines with outfits that used shock and awe, On this night she used 5 different outfit changes to surprise those in attendance. The astonishing part was that all of her looks were inspired by her former alter ego, Hannah Montana. It was an unexpected approach to shock and awe for Cyrus.
Miley Cyrus, who played Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel show from 2006 to 2011 has tried to distance herself from that character throughout her adult career. In a turn of the screw Miley embraced and paid homage to her iconic character with outfits that resembled some the most memorable costumes from the Hannah Montana show. Miley nailed the vibe with a blonde wig, sparkly dresses, and flashy accessories.
How did Miley evoke the Montana style with her 5 outfits, here’s a rundown:
– **The Red Carpet Look**: Miley astonished everyone mugging the red carpet with her arrival at the Grammys. Cyrus was decked in a sheer black gown by Mugler that featured a plunging neckline and a high slit. She accessorized it with black gloves, a diamond choker, and a pair of strappy heels. This look was a throwback to a season 3 episode “He Could Be the One”, of the Hannah Montana Show. In that episode Cyrus in the guise of Montana wore a similar black dress with gloves and a necklace to go on a date with Jesse, one of her love interests.
– **The Performance Look**: Miley took the stage to perform “Midnight Sky” her hit single wearing a blinding silver mini dress by Area, with long sleeves and a turtleneck. It was paired with silver boots, earrings, and a belt. The look was similar to the outfit worn by Montana in the season 2 episode “Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas”. In that episode she wore a silver dress with long sleeves and a turtleneck to perform with the Jonas Brothers.
– **The Acceptance Speech Look**: Miley accepted her first Grammy in a pink sequined dress by Versace. It featured a corset bodice and a feathered skirt. She completed the look with pink heels, pink clutch, and a pink bow in her hair. This look was a nostalgic throwback to an outfit worn by Hannah in the season 1 episode “It’s My Party and I’ll Lie If I Want To.” Montana wore a pink dress with a corset bodice and a feathered skirt to attend a celebrity party in that episode.
– **The After-Party Look**: Miley changed into a casual glamorous outfit for the after-party. She channeled Montana with a white crop top, denim jacket, and a pair of jeans, by Gucci. Cyrus added flair with a pearl necklace, pearl belt, and pearl headband. The look was similar to an outfit worn by Hannah in the season 4 episode “I Am Mamaw, Hear Me Roar”. The Hannah Montana look for the season 4 episode featured a white crop top, denim jacket, and pair of jeans, all with pearl accents.
– **The Instagram Look**: Cyrus shared on her Instagram account the next day, a photo showing her final outfit of the night. It was a yellow polka dot dress by Moschino, with matching hat and gloves. Mylie captioned the photo, “I might’ve forgotten underwear.” This final throwback to the character that she used was inspired by an outfit that Hannah wore in the season 3 episode “Super(stitious) Girl”. Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana wore a yellow polka dot dress with matching hat and gloves to perform at a charity event in that classic episode.
Fans were quick to notice the similarities between her outfits and Hannah Montana costumes. Social media was instantly flooded with comments and memes. Praise and jokes were the were intermingled in the comments. Praise for being a fashion icon was heaped on Miley while others questioned if she was having an identity crisis. Still other comments wondered if this was preparation for a Hannah Montana reboot starring the Wrecking Ball diva.
Whatever, Miley made a statement at the Grammys and proved that she has love and cherished memories for her Hannah Montana days. In her acceptance speech Miley said, “This is for all the kids who dreamed of being a rock star. You can do it. Just be yourself.”
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