She's officially the fourth X Factor judge, and we bloody love her. So we delved into Mel B's closet![] (not literally) to unearth her leopard-print and platform-wearing past. And that's far from all we found...
Before the stylist: Mel B's 50 worst outfits EVER
1 of 5019th February 1996
Are those ice skates you're wearing?
2 of 5031st March 1997
Nice try but that red nose won't distract us from the puffa coat
3 of 5030th April 1997
Where does that fringed monstrosity even begin, let alone end?
4 of 5015th May 1997
You'd think with this many eyes staring at you, at least one of them would get it right
5 of 502nd June 1997
Fresh from raiding the costume cupboard at Joseph And The Technicolour Dreamcoat
6 of 5021st August 1997
That looks nice and unsweaty...
7 of 5017th September 1997
BIANCAAAAAAA!
8 of 5025th October 1997
"Maybe if I stand like this everyone will think I'm a waxwork and not question my outfit..."
9 of 5030th May 1998
Plumber chic was obviously a 'thing' in 1998
10 of 504th June 1998
An entire outfit made of scarves. Lovely
11 of 504th February 1999
Well that looks like a lovely comfy pregnancy outfit...
12 of 5031st March 1999
Was that award for services to ankle swingers?
13 of 507th July 1999
Cramming yourself into a pair of old tights is never gonna look good. Especially when paired with clown boots
14 of 5014th July 1999
A sausage skin frock is hardly appropriate red-carpet attire
15 of 507th September 1999
Woody from Toy Story called. He wants his outfit back
16 of 509th September 1999
Believe it or not, this was a Julien MacDonald creation modelled by Mel B on his catwalk. So STRICTLY (geddit?) this is all his fault
17 of 5013th September 1999
Sorry Mel, Neil Armstrong's already been there, done that
18 of 5028th September 1999
A green corduroy jumpsuit = so gross it's kind of brilliant
19 of 501st October 1999
Mel B - always prepared for light rain
20 of 505th November 1999
Village theatre curtains don't half double up as lovely trousers
21 of 508th November 1999
It takes a lot to leave us speechless, but this has done it. Well done Mel
22 of 5023rd May 2000
Has someone thrown up an entire factory of Parma Violets over poor Mel?
23 of 5030th March 2000
Does a bikini top not defeat the point of wearing a fur gilet?
24 of 501st May 2001
Whoever's got that can of gold spray paint needs to watch out. Scary's comin' for ya
25 of 5030th June 2001
Let's just hope she didn't need the loo
26 of 5030th November 2001
Just keep smiling and no-one will ever know a savage dog ripped off half your dress on the way to the Top Of The Pops Awards
27 of 506th February 2002
Taking Lady In Red a little too literally
28 of 5027th February 2002
Channelling MC Hammer in some waterproof harem pants. Perfect festival wear
29 of 5021st November 2002
It's probably best just to stay on the phone and pretend people aren't screaming in horror around you
30 of 508th May 2003
Zipped leather cropped trousers. Send Mel B to fashion hell immediately please
31 of 501st May 2007
This many sequins should not physically be allowed on one item of clothing
32 of 5025th January 2006
We hoped and prayed Mel had got rid of those red boots for good, but oh no. They are back with a vengeance
33 of 503rd June 2008
Mel was super chuffed she'd done so well at the cruise ship singer auditions
34 of 5018th May 2008
That belt looks like it's come straight off the Orange Is The New Black set
35 of 5022nd July 2007
Channelling the worst part of Clueless in pink satin
36 of 5028th June 2007
OK, the underwear modelling stint's over now. You can put them away
37 of 5019th June 2008
Trying to steal Geri's thunder with that Union Jack clutch are we? We'll turn a blind eye to that grey woolly sock you're wearing
38 of 5015th October 2008
Squeezing yourself into a clitoris-shaped hood is NEVER going to look good
39 of 5012th February 2009
St.Trinian's school uniform meets gym workout gear
40 of 5020th June 2009
Getting ready for a night out at Chinawhite, are we?
41 of 506th February 2013
Aren't boots meant to keep you warm?
42 of 502nd April 2011
Er, Mel? You don't have to co-ordinate with the background you know
43 of 5016th September 2010
The only thing to do if someone wraps you in black Lycra is throw on a leopard coat
44 of 5026th July 2009
In 2005, this was basically out going out OUT uniform
45 of 502nd September 2009
Top tip: if diamantes are surrounding your boobs, you know you should change your outfit
46 of 5014th February 2010
Just WAY too much pink material for one dress...
47 of 5022nd October 2009
Well that's a flattering jacket. NOT
48 of 5012th October 2009
If you look through a kaleidoscope, this pattern is what you will find
49 of 5027th March 2010
Well what else are you gonna wear to Perez Hilton's 32nd birthday party?
50 of 5029th October 2011
A fascinator made out of your own hair. What a great idea...