Mariah Carey reinvented her image at the 1997 VMAs. Remember the look?

In 1997, Mariah Carey found herself at a crossroads. Having just announced her separation from husband Tommy Mottola, CEO of her then-label Sony, would she repeat the winning formula behind five multi-platinum albums or risk it all by shattering the girl-next-door image?

In 1997, Mariah Carey found herself at a crossroads. Having just announced her separation from husband Tommy Mottola, CEO of her then-label Sony, would she repeat the winning formula behind five multi-platinum albums or risk it all by shattering the girl-next-door image?