Before the stylist: Cheryl Cole’s 40 worst outfits ever. WARNING: includes thongs, cornrows and corsets

Pre the days of hair straighteners, make-up, eyebrow shaping and teeth whitening

We can only imagine she was paid a lot of money to wear this leather beanie

Warning: Highly flammable

Back in the Popstars: The Rivals days it was apparently a crime not to wear burgundy

Toilet roll = an excellent trim for a boring pink shirt

That sheepskin rug came in handy in the end then

Jewelled denim is only acceptable on members of B*Witched

Did that corset just not fit correctly? Is that why it's wrapped over again?

Combat trousers, a fur gilet and heels should only ever be reserved for the lives of Gwen Stefani

Ouch and OUCH

Going to a rave with those glowstick bangles, Chezza?

After using 10 cans of Elnett, Cheryl opted for this look at the Disney Kids Awards in 2003. Not setting a good fashion example to children, now are we?

Chery's actually done very well fashioning an outfit out of day-release chic. Check the chain and belt

Cheryl stopped off at Walford market for some last minute accessories

Flares and hoodies were our favourite items when we were 14 too

Looking very happy despite losing all the buttons on her shirt

No, Cheryl was not on an exotic holiday. She was just at the Embassy Club in London

Words fail us

Since when did 2005 even produce those geriatric heels?

That's it, hitch up that skirt until it disaappears please

That poor cardigan has been stretched to oblivion

What lovely velvet knickers you have. We're pretty sure they're meant to go under your tights

Is that a bra? Or part of the dress? Either way it's not looking good

All dolled up for a night in Vegas. Except she's actually at the London premiere for Alien Autopsy

We can't say we've ever seen a whole roll of Sellotape put to such use before, but each to their own

Deck shoes, a 90s style work shirt and a Mulberry = all a bit too try hard, Chezza

When Victoria Beckham invites you out to dins, it's probably best not to channel your inner teenage school hair 'do

What a classy look! Er, NOT

All white there, Cheryl?

You won't be floating on cloud nine in that bedsheet, love

We can't imagine a more unflattering colour/material existing

Now, Cheryl. It's not really acceptable to go around steeling children's hoodies is it?

Cheryl also wore this exact outfit to the Pride of Britain Awards in 2006 so it obviously wasn't a one-time style slip-up. Repeat offender!

Looking suspiciously like she's off to the prom for Kimberley Walsh's birthday party

We didn't realise Chez was once an extra on Little Britain

We're not sure this is what power dressing shoule mean, Cheryl

Thank goodness this was a Girls Aloud private party. At least the majority of the world wasn't subjected to this atrocity

An old pair of nude tights is NEVER gonig to make a nice top

The glare from that frock seems to have scared everyone off

Definitely too sequined for school at the St Trinian's film premiere in London