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Since her rise to fame as a Disney Channel star,Selena Gomezhas become quite the style icon.
Whether she’s walking the iconicMet Galasteps or attending the premiere of her latest project, the singer, actress andRare Beautyfounder never fails to strike the perfect balance between effortless and polished. On the red carpet, she especially loves glittering gowns and figure-hugging silhouettes, often leaning into vintage-inspired styles.
Through working with respected designers in the industry, Gomez came to find an appreciation for the artistic nature of fashion.
“Once I started understanding the craftsmanship and how dedicated people are to making it, and how delicate everything felt, my eyes were really opened to it,” she toldBusiness of Fashionin 2017. “There’s something that happens when I put on a beautiful piece of clothing. And it’s not just through characters or music videos. I feel like it completely affects how I’m stepping into an environment.”
Keep reading for a look back at some ofSelena Gomez’s most iconic fashion moments.
Selena Gomez at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in September 2009
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Selena Gomez at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in February 2011
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Gomez arrived at the2011 Grammysin a shimmering gown and a matching clutch purse. Her long dark hair cascaded around her shoulders in loose, bouncy curls.
Selena Gomez at theVanity FairOscar Party in February 2011
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Selena Gomez at the American Music Awards in November 2011
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For her second appearance at the American Music Awards, Gomez wore a metallic Armani gown with a plunging neckline and high slit. Her side-swept hair gave the look a vintage, Old Hollywood feel.
Selena Gomez at theVanity FairOscar Party in February 2012
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Selena Gomez at theVanity FairOscar Party in February 2013
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In 2013, Gomez wore a nude Atelier Versace gown for theVanity FairOscar Party. She had her hair in a glamorous updo and accessorized with pink chandelier earrings. At one point, the star posed with herSpring BreakerscostarVanessa Hudgens, who wore a slinky metallic dress.
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Selena Gomez at theVanity FairOscar Party in March 2014
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Selena Gomez at the Met Gala in May 2014
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Selena Gomez at the American Music Awards in May 2014
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Gomez looked sleek in this black, off-the-shoulder Armani Privé dress at the 2014 American Music Awards. She paired the gown with gold cuff bracelets and red dangling earrings.
Selena Gomez at theRudderlesspremiere in October 2014
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Selena Gomez at the Met Gala in May 2015
At her second Met Gala in 2015, Gomez stunned in a custom ivory Vera Wang Collection gown, which featured a keyhole at the bodice and black tasseled accents at the arms. She accessorized with a crown of large white flowers and a bold red lip.
In a 2021 episode ofVogue’s Life in Looks video series, the star recalled struggling with her body image at the 2015 event.
“I fluctuate a lot with my weight,” she said, “and I remember this night specifically I didn’t feel good about my body.”
Gomez added: “That was one of the moments where I was like, I don’t have to be that 19-year-old body shape anymore because I’m not.”
Selena Gomez at the 58th Grammy Awards in February 2016
“I wanted something that was simple and felt like what I would if I was going on a date,” she toldRyan SeacrestonE!’s Live from the Red Carpet. She quickly clarified, “This is the last thing I would do on a date.”
Selena Gomez at the Met Gala in May 2016
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Rather than the expected formal attire, Gomez went a bit more casual at the 2016 Met Gala. In head-to-toe Louis Vuitton, the star opted for a simple cream-colored gown from the brand’s Fall 2016 collection that was tweaked just for her with the addition of sequins to the skirt and neckline.
She also added a black leather bodice overlay and kept the accessories minimal and edgy with lace-up patent leather heeled boots, a boxy clutch and a pair of round sunglasses.
Selena Gomez at the American Music Awards in November 2016
The singer looked like royalty in a red Prada ballgown and Cartier diamonds at the2016 American Music Awards. Her sleek ponytail gave the dress a modern edge.
Selena Gomez at the13 Reasons Whypremiere in March 2017
Gomez wowed fans with her gilded ensemble at the 13 Reasons Why premiere in 2017. The strapless mini dress came from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection and the star accessorized with Rebecca de Ravenel’s Chikita Babe Bonbon earrings. For even more drama, Gomez had her hair styled in a sleek updo and, as a gorgeous contrast to her gown, opted for cobalt blue nail polish.
Selena Gomez at the Met Gala in May 2017
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At the2017 Met Gala, Gomez made her red carpet debut withthen-boyfriend,The Weeknd. The star wore a cream Coach gown with delicate floral embroidery, lace trim and a thigh-high slit along with a matching mini handbag and Tiffany & Co. choker necklace. For a pop of color, Gomez added a bold bright pink smokey eye.
Selena Gomez at the 2017Harper’s Bazaar Icons party in September 2017
Selena Gomez at theBoF500 Gala in September 2017
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To celebrate herBusiness of Fashioncover,Gomez appeared at theBoF500 Galain a sheer, nude Rodarte lace gown accented with 3D floral appliqués and embroidery. She wore her hair in a wavy bob with a side part and an elegant shade of berry lipstick.
Selena Gomez at a Coach fashion show during NYFW in September 2017
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During the Coach fashion show atNew York Fashion Week in 2017, Gomez looked laid-back in a brown leather jacket, cropped black tea and jeans with embroidery on the pockets.
Selena Gomez at the 3rd AnnualInStyleAwards in October 2017
It might seem like Gomez played it safe at the 2017 InStyle Awards in a simple black Jaquemus dress, but a closer look at her accessories would prove you wrong. Along with the spaghetti-strap minidress, the star wore mismatched beige heels, with one heel being a yellow ball.
Selena Gomez at the American Music Awards in November 2017
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Gomez revealed a jaw-dropping blonde hair transformation at the 2017 AMAs, where she also wore a long-sleeve leather minidress. She accessorized with Roberto Coin hoop earrings and ring, a matching leather clutch and studded black heels.
Selena Gomez at The Fashion Awards in December 2017
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The star embraced her feminine side at The Fashion Awards in London in 2017, wearing a frilly lace-accented midi dress with white booties and a bold burgundy lip.
Selena Gomez in London in December 2017
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One of many outfit changes while out and about in London in December 2017, Gomez arrived at BBC Radio One in London wearing a white long-sleeve knit underneath a black midi dress (both Proenza Schouler) with red cat-eye sunglasses and black pumps.
Selena Gomez at theHotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacationpremiere in June 2018
Selena Gomez at the 72nd Annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2019
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Gomez did not disappoint at herfirst Cannes Film Festival. The star looked glamorous as ever at the festival’s screening ofThe Dead Don’tDiein a cropped Louis Vuitton bustier, a matching semi-quilted maxi skirt with a slit, a wide belt, metallic silver sandals and Bulgari jewels.
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Later on at the2019 Cannes Film Festival, Gomez wore a navy Chanel cardigan with matching wide-leg pants, Tabitha Simmons sandals and Messika hoop earrings at the photocall forThe Dead Don’t Die.
Selena Gomez atThe Dead Don’t Diepremiere in June 2019
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For theNew York premiere ofThe Dead Don’t Die, Gomez wore a $16,000 Celine little black dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, ostrich feathers and an above-the-knee, flared skirt hemline. She completed the look with a pair of matching black, peep-toe heels and accessorized with dangling, diamond earrings and silver rings.
Selena Gomez at the American Music Awards in November 2019
Selena Gomez in Paris in December 2019
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While arriving at the NRJ radio station in Paris, Gomez was spotted wearing a Miu Miu black-and-satin lace slip dress with a velvet coat with crystal embellishments and feather details at the wrists.
Selena Gomez at theDolittlepremiere in January 2020
Selena Gomez at the PUMA Flagship store in January 2020
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Gomez wore a sporty, laidback ensemble at a Puma event in New York City. As she posed for photos with fans, the star showed off a black-and-white matching set with oversized white hoop earrings, dark red lipstick and Puma sneakers.
Selena Gomez at the Hollywood Beauty Awards in February 2020
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Gomez looked radiant in a pale pink Patou dress at the2020 Hollywood Beauty Awards, but as seen in videos shared to her Instagram Story during the event, the ensemble was far from comfortable.
“I can’t move my arms!” the singer said in one clip as she struggled to take a sip of water; in another, she quipped, “I can’t f— move.”
“Then there’s me. So thank you Hollywood Beauty Awards,” she wrote in the video.
Selena Gomez in New York City in September 2021
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Selena Gomez in New York City in November 2021
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Selena Gomez at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2022
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Gomez made a glamourous entrance at the 28thScreen Actors Guild Awardsin a black velvetOscar de la Rentagown with embellished puff sleeves. She paired the dress with a statement choker and diamond and pearl earrings, and accessorized her updo with a black hair ribbon.
Selena Gomez at the Critics' Choice Awards in March 2022
Gomez made herCritics' Choice Awardsdebut in 2022 in a gorgeous red Louis Vuitton dress. The halter gown featured a long scarf as a train and crystal detailing at the neckline, and the actress — who was nominated for best actress in a comedy series for her role inOnly Murders in the Building— styled the look with a Boucheron diamond arrow earring through her cartilage.
Selena Gomez in Santa Monica, California, in June 2022
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Selena Gomez in Los Angeles in June 2022
In honor of season 2 ofOnly Murders in the Building, Gomez attended a For Your Consideration Event at the El Captain Theatre in Los Angeles. She hit the red carpet in a white mini poplin shirt dress paired with silver strappy heels and topped with a bright red lip.
Selena Gomez in London in July 2022
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For aRare Beautyevent in London, Gomez wore a pale yellow Victor Glemaud fit-and-flare dress with bell sleeves and a square neckline. The “Lose You to Love Me” singer accessorized with a white patent leather handbag, Jennifer Fisher hoop earrings and strappy-heeled sandals. For extra retro flair, Gomez’s hair was styled in a 1960s-style half-updo.
Selena Gomez at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2022
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Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes in January 2023
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For the 2023Golden Globes, Gomezhit the red carpet in a velvet Valentino gownfeaturing a high-slit and statement puff sleeves with a long train. Santoni platforms, De Beers diamonds, a high ponytail and a classic ’90s bombshell makeup moment finished off the statement-making look.
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