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12/28/2012 at 04:00 PM ET

jordin sparks 300x400 Jordin Sparks on Her Style: ‘I’ve Become Adventurous’Frazer Harrison/Getty

Jordin Sparks is stepping out of her comfort zone and into some very daring dresses.

The singer reveals to PEOPLE.com that the graphic-print gown with mesh insets (left) she wore to the American Music Awards last month was a big decision for her.

“Instead of wearing