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22 Old-School Photos of Kim Kardashian That Made Us Do a Double Take

EntertainmentPublished Jan 29, 2016
By Nicole Fabian-Weber
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Clearly, Kim Kardashian has always been a beautiful woman, but she hasn't always looked like she does today. Despite the fact that her long, long locks and glossy lips seem to be a mainstay, there definitely have been some changes to Kim over the years. Before there was Kanye, before there was North, there was just a girl from Calabasas with a dream. From cheesy tankinis to, well, cheesy makeup, we can't get over Kim's transformation. 

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Remember how there was once a time when there wasn't a wide-belt in all of Southern California that Kim Kardashian couldn't manage to wrap around an outfit? We do. Blame the mid-aughts, but Kimmie's style was truly trifling back in the day. She seemingly tried every early 2000s trend under the sun -- statement necklaces, body-con Herve Leger dresses, giant sunglasses, and even asymmetrical bangs. Not that we are ones to judge, because TBH we wore those things too, but it just seems so strange, seeing as how today we tend to think that Kim drives trends, not follows them. But even the most fashionable person has to start somewhere. We found some of our favorite TBT pictures of Kim that are sure to remind us all of how far she's come. Can that really be Kim?

Image via Splash News

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Hey, Who's That?
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Hey, Who's That?

Eyebrows that are a bit unruly? Lashes that aren't out to there? Yep, it's a throwback Kim pic!

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Kim & Her Fave Accessory
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Kim & Her Fave Accessory

In the early 2000s, Kim's favorite accessory wasn't a designer bag or a giant engagement ring. It was Paris Hilton.

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Baby Kimmy
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Baby Kimmy

Awwww, 'memba when Kim used to smile in photos?

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True Blue
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True Blue

Ahh, 2007. When talking on the phone while driving was legal and blue eye shadow was all the rage.

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Kim's Lashes Come to Life
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Kim's Lashes Come to Life

Even though she's got her signature crazy lashes going on here, Kim still looks so different in this photo.

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Throwback Sisters
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Throwback Sisters

Not sure who looks more throwback here: Kim or Khloe?

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Twinning
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Twinning

Back in the day, Kim apparently looked a lot like her older sister Kourtney.

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Contourless
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Contourless

Kim looks so fresh and pretty in this photo -- and clearly this is before the contouring started!

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Wait, Wha?
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Wait, Wha?

The strangest thing about this photo? The fact that Kim is at the 2010 White House Correspondents dinner. Like, why?

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Shocker!
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Shocker!

You know this is an old photo because Kim wouldn't be caught dead walking around with flats these days.

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Where Are You Going, Kim?
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Where Are You Going, Kim?

Blown-out hair and a skintight dress? Kim looks like a college girl on her way to the bar here!

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Old Faithful
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Old Faithful

If there was one thing Kim K loved back in the day, it was an asymmetrical top. #classickim

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Out & About

A tell-tale sign this is a pic of Kim from way back when? She's getting her hair done at a salon. AKA, this was pre–glam room.

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Tuxedo Kim
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Tuxedo Kim

The odds of Kim wearing an ensemble like this present-day are exactly zero. Charlie Chaplin Chic is so early 2000s.

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Pug Luv
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Pug Luv

Question: On what planet does Kim Kardashian wear a sweatshirt with a pug wearing a bow on it? This is as throwback as it gets. 

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Kim? Is That You?
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Kim? Is That You?

Maybe it's the hair, but something about this photo makes Kim look so different than she does now.

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Holy Hotness!
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Holy Hotness!

She may look different, but one thing is for certain: Kim has always been hot as hell.

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Who Is That?
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Who Is That?

How is this even the same woman? OMG.

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Horizontal Stripes?
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Horizontal Stripes?

Present day Kim would be totally appalled by this dress. The end.

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Disney Princess
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Disney Princess

Is that Kim, or Princess Jasmine from Aladdin?

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Hide Your Eyes, Kim!
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Hide Your Eyes, Kim!

Oh, Kim. No words.

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Over-Accessorized
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Over-Accessorized

Wow. Those are some serious hoop earrings.

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