 " Fantasy " was performed at the 23rd Annual American Music Awards , where Carey won two of the top awards . For the performance , Carey wore a long black trench coat and matching boots , pants and blouse , and was backed by three background vocalists . Additionally , Carey sang " Fantasy " on the British music chart program Top of the Pops , during a promotional stop in the United Kingdom on September 12 , 1995 . During its taping , she wore a blue blouse and black jumper . Two days later , Carey appeared on French television where she performed the song alongside several male and female dancers . Carey donned a mid @-@ waist baring white blouse and black leather pants and matching heeled boots . Trey Lorenz and two female back up vocalists were also featured on stage during the show 's taping . Aside from live television appearances , the song was performed on several legs of Carey 's tours . 
