Tate McRae Channels 2001 Britney Spears in Sheer Lace Mini on 2024 VMAs Red Carpet

Tate McRae is officially Britney Spears' number one fashion fan.

The 21-year-old Canadian pop star arrived at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in a black high neck long sleeve lace mini dress by Roberto Cavalli that immediately reminded Spears' fans of a look the singer wore in 2001.

Underneath the sheer ensemble, McRae wore a black Fleur du Mal bra and thong (unlike Spears who rocked a boy short). She paired the sexy outfit with Maison Ernest sandals and Jacob and Co jewels.

McRae styled her long blonde hair in loose waves courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood, who used TRESemmé’s Extra Hold Mousse to achieve the look. Her smoky makeup look was created using products by Stila Cosmetics including its latest launch, Stay All Day Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eye Liner. To ensure glowy skin, makeup artist Lily Keys used Herbivore Botanicals.

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The singer's Cavalli look drew clear inspiration from Britney Spears' navy version at the 2001 MTV VMAs — the award show when she famously appeared on stage massive yellow snake around her shoulders.

Due in part to her impressive choreography during performances (McRae got her start on the dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance), McRae is often compared to Spears, 42.

Speaking to PEOPLE in 2023, McRae said the comparison was "obviously an honor."

"I mean, Britney’s the queen. People are going to compare newer artists to things that have happened in the past, so obviously it's very cool to hear comments like that," she continued.

At the time, McRae also shared that her music video for "Exes" took inspiration from "the greats, like Britney and Christina [Aguilera]."

McRae is nominated for two awards at this year's VMAs; best pop (where she's up against Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift) and best choreography for her music video for "Greedy" alongside choreographer Sean Bankhead.

The singer made her VMAs debut in 2020 when she was nominated for best new artist (Doja Cat took home the award). Her second studio album, Think Later, was released in 2023 and features singles "Greedy" and "Exes."

Following months of romance rumors, McRae and singer The Kid LAROI made their relationship Instagram official in July 2024. In August, LAROI, 21, joined the star onstage for a duet during the Madison Square Garden stop on her Think Later Tour.

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The 2024 VMAs are hosted by Megan Thee Stallion. The "Mamushi" rapper is nominated for five awards including best collaboration for "Wanna Be" with GloRilla as well as best hip-hop, best visual effects, best direction and best art direction for "Boa."

During the show at UBS Arena, viewers can catch performances by Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, GloRilla and Rauw Alejandro. All except Cabello, who returns returns for a third time for a performance from her latest studio album, C,XOXO, will be making their main stage debuts.

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.