Victoria and David Beckham Style Transformation

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1998

Keeping it simple and classic, the couple wore matching black turtleneck sweaters and coats to announce their engagement in January 1998.

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1999

Capturing the aesthetic of the late '90s nightlife scene flawlessly, Victoria opted for a silver halter chainmail top while David rocked a colorful silk bandana with an all-black look.

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1999

As the age-old saying goes, the couple that gets matching haircuts and matching jeans together is the couple that stays together.

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1999

When you've got to film a scene for The Matrix at 6:00, but make it to the red carpet by 7:00. If anyone could pull off these matching leather looks, it's the Beckhams.

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2000

There are 'looks' and then there are LEWKS, and this definitely counts as the latter. Zebra boots? Check. Dangly choker? Check. Patent leather jacket and purple suit? Check, check.

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2001

While Victoria picked tube tops as her form of poison in the early 2000s, David's love of durags was slightly more problematic...

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2001

Even while going total opposite ends of the style spectrum—David buttoned up in a cardigan sweater and Victoria rocking a cut-out halter jumpsuit—the duo's looks somehow still worked together perfectly.

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2001

When it comes to a themed look, the couple knows how to commit. While attending Elton John's Aids Foundation gala in 2001, they coordinated in deep red rose accented ensembles.

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2001

"Hey bebe, should we wear our matching crosses out tonight?"

"Yah bebe."

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2001

For a day out with their eldest son Brooklyn, the new parents wore the first of their many matching family ensembles to come. Opting for a white and camel color palette, the trio went full-on matchy-matchy. Victoria, however, topped her look off with the must-have accessories of 2001: heeled flip flops and a circular belt.

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2003

The English footballer had his sporty look on lock—complete with a half-bun—while the future fashion designer stuck to her high heeled flip flops, blazer, and bell-bottom jeans.

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2003

And because no early 2000s couples look would be complete without matching trucker hats, here are the Beckhams leaving the airport in theirs.

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2003

For a more polished airport look, the duo stepped out in matching blazers, white t-shirts, and jeans circa 2003.

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2003

When David received the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II, the couple went for sophisticated all-black outfits (and a feathered fascinator for Victoria) at the Buckingham Palace ceremony.

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2003

Going for all-white bedazzled ensembles, the couple channeled their inner "Like A Virgin" at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards.

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2004

Each showing off a new hairstyle, the couple once again coordinated in black for a red carpet appearance in London. Making the look a little more casual, David opted for a pair of blue jeans with his blazer and button-down.

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2005

Keeping up with the early 2000s trends, Victoria rocked a corseted bodice and a peasant maxi skirt for an appearance alongside her husband.

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2005

Matching highlights calls for a Glamour Shots photo session, of course.

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2006

Awkward because Victoria heard "courtroom" and David heard "countryside," but somehow the two still managed to make both these very 2006 looks work together.

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2006

As they entered the second half of the early 2000s, the couple also entered a new phase of their style. Victoria went for long extensions, shield sunglasses, and Birkin bags, while David upgraded to more classic blazer and pant looks (and no more durags).

Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics. 

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