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PHOTOS: Most memorable 'Dancing with the Stars' outfits from season 21

Monday, October 26, 2015
Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough were dressed perfectly for their ''Dirty Dancing''-inspired performance on Famous Dances Night. (ABC)
Paula Deen struck a pose in her costume for a dance inspired by Madonna's ''Vogue'' on Famous Dances Night. (ABC)
Alexa PenaVega wore a bold accessory -- a snake -- for Famous Dances Night in her dance inspired by Britney Spears at the VMAs. (ABC)
Hayes Grier looked dapper for his Viennese Waltz with Allison Holker during switch-up week. (ABC)
Andy Grammer and Sharna Burgess wore these sultry outfits to dance the tango on switch-up week. (ABC)
Carlos PenaVega and Lindsay Arnold were decked out in purple for their quickstep to Elvis on switch-up week. (ABC)
Paula Deen and Mark Ballas wear fun outfits to match their jive routine on switch-up night. (ABC)
Pro dancer Witney Carson wore this classy piece -- right after getting engaged -- for her waltz with Carlos PenaVega. (ABC)
Hayes Grier and Emma Slater were inspired by ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' for TV Night. (ABC)
Alexa PenaVega and Mark Ballas got into character for their ''Breaking Bad'' dance on TV Night. (ABC)
Carlos PenaVega was made into a silver fox for his jazz routine inspired by ''The Golden Girls'' on TV Night. (ABC)
Tamar Braxton and Valentin Chmerkovskiy showed off their Tango skills while stunning in red during TV Night. (ABC)
Dawn Wells from ''Gilligan's Island'' makes an appearance on TV Night on ''Dancing with the Stars,'' alongside pro dancer Louis Van Amstel. (ABC)
Jenna Johnson and Tony Dovolani went for an ''I Dream of Jeannie'' theme on TV Night. (ABC)
Gary Busey and Anna Trebunskaya got creative for the ''Hometown Glory'' week on Sept. 22. (ABC)
Julianne Hough wore this stunning, billowly dress for the ''Hometown Glory'' episode on Sept. 21. (ABC)
Emma Slater and Hayes Greir dance the foxtrot on week two which had a ''Hometown Glory'' theme. (ABC)
Chaka Khan wore this eye-catching piece to promote Season 21 of ''Dancing with the Stars.'' (ABC)
This season of Dancing with the Stars has seen its share of iconic dances, but how about those outfits! From kooky costumes to classic ball gowns, many of the outfits from this season stand out above the rest. Check them out in the gallery above.

With themes like "Famous Dances" and "TV Night," the teams are free to let their imaginations run wild when it comes to creating a full visual experience. When Alexa PenaVegas' dance was inspired by Britney Spears at the Video Music Awards in Week Six, for instance, she brought on a real snake.



Take a closer look at the highlights from every week in the links below.

Week Six recap: Famous Dances Night

Week Five recap: Switch-Up Night
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Week Four recap: Most Memorable Year

Week Three recap: TV Night

Week Two recap: Hometown Glory

Recap: Season 21 premiere

Dancing with the Stars airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
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