Lauren Cherry
   Copy Editor

Let’s go over the style stars of the 50th Super Bowl. While Lady Gaga has toned town her outlandish style, her outfit by no means qualifies as “normal” — and I am more than okay with that. Most people wouldn’t use anything in the realm of normal to describe a red sequin Gucci suit, but her custom-made ensemble is just eccentric enough to maintain her rock star status. She took a classic piece, the pantsuit, and added the sparkle of red sequins, blue nails and platinum blonde hair to show her patriotism. Oh, and let’s not forget the perfectly mismatched Gucci platform heels that completed her look; one was blue and the other red and white — each shoe topped with a panther’s head, which I’m sure was purely coincidental.

While I didn’t find Chris Martin’s outfit particularly thrilling, it wouldn’t be fair to discuss the performers’ styles without mentioning the first halftime performer, Coldplay. Let me start by saying that I highly doubt that anyone is looking up to him for style advice, so his uneventful and normal attire is justified. The Inquisitr provided insight on Martin’s attire, sharing that his son helped design his colorful Nike Jordan Spizike shoes. No one seems to know where he acquired his probably homemade tie-dye denim jacket.

Now, about Bruno Mars and his triumphant return to the Super Bowl stage: he and his dancers not only gave a fantastic performance, but they all looked great. Mars and his dancers wore liquid leather-like matching hoodie/bomber jacket and pant ensembles, accessorized with gold chains, both created by Versace. Both their performance and attire seemed to flow seamlessly with the next performer, Beyoncé, who also gave her second halftime performance.

I had to save the best for the last only because of my tendency to be completely, and unashamedly biased regarding all things having to do with Queen Bey. I’ll write about my love for her new single next week, but for now, can we talk about that Dsquared2 bodysuit and military-style jacket on steroids? On their website, the designers said that they “wanted to create something where she resembles a warrior leading her female posse who fall into formation and take Super Bowl 50 at halftime” — and they more than accomplished their goal. While it may not have been their direct intention, I couldn’t help but notice the allusion to the King of Pop’s attire during his own halftime performance for 1993 Super Bowl. 

Beyoncé’s dancers paid tribute to the Black Panther’s formation 50 years ago in 1966 with beret-topped afros, black power fists pumped high and black girl magic and in full effect.

They accessorized their all-black-everything with custom Zana Bayne harnesses and Doc Martens.