Evolution of the best celebrity style ever

[Some starlets, like Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence, are transitioning from child actors to adult professionals, while others, like the Olsens and Victoria Beckham, are ushering in a new era of their careers as fashion designers. Whether you're looking for clothing inspiration or trying to change your look, these celebrities can show you how it's done. Here are some of the best celebrity style evolutions of all time.

Blake Lively is famous for not using a stylist, citing her good relationship with designers and assistants who help her source clothes. Given this, her evolution from teen star (with her ripped low-rise jeans) to mother to adult actor is impressive.

Like many stars in the limelight in the 00s, Ciara's original style was, shall we say, of its time. However, she came into her own and developed an ultra-glamorous wardrobe over time, including not only chic silhouettes, but also head-to-toe leopard and tons of fabulous jewelry.

Nicole Richie's early days as a celebrity were truly the Y2K era (she wore a lot of low-rise pants and UGGs with her friend Paris Hilton). But from the time she launched her own fashion line, she evolved quite dramatically, first into boho chic and then into a brilliantly sophisticated chic style.

Technically, Anne Hathaway's early success began in the late 1990s. Hathaway has been in the limelight for decades, and her modern evolution is that of a “stylish adult and still youthful mom.”

Lady Gaga burst onto the scene with a unique and visionary style that was both avant-garde and buttoned-up. As she became more interested in acting, she gravitated toward a more classic, Hollywood feel, but still retained her trademark Gaga style (e.g., Bowie-esque red hair).

Nicole Kidman's total embrace of red hair in the 1990s was truly comforting. During her impressive career, she went from “young, casual professional” to “red carpet professional.”

You may only know Gemma Chan from her success in American films such as “The Eternal Friends” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” but she has actually been an actress since the late 00s. So while her early style was simple and safe, over time she became strikingly bold and fashion forward.

Iconic actor Angela Bassett has always had good style, choosing to dress smartly on the red carpet since the 90s. However, she dares to play with colors, fun hairstyles, big gowns, and in general she seems to have more fun at events.

A Taylor Swift expert could probably catalog in detail how much style evolution she has gone through over several “eras.” From young country starlet to groundbreaking global phenomenon, her progression as an artist is very evident through her clothing choices.

Demi Moore had a classic 80s style, so to speak, with her Brat Pack era fashion. She was at various stages in her career, but her ultimate transition into a red carpet gown-wearing Hollywood professional is beautiful to watch and very gratifying.

Not that Emma Stone has changed much about her looks. Even in the early 00s, when she started her career, she made the most of the trends of the moment. Now, however, she prefers a completely classic look that is essentially trend-neutral.

You may not realize it, but Dua Lipa has had a showbiz career for over a decade (first as a model, then as a singer). She originally had a great “British Teen” style, but has since morphed into an edgy, glamorous, and very glittery red carpet aesthetic.

Many of us have known Selena Gomez since her Disney Channel days. When she first appeared on the red carpet, her outfits were youthful and fun.

If you're looking for a star who has completely reinvented her style, look no further than Miley Cyrus. The once Hannah Montana-esque teen-appropriate style became much, much bolder and eventually reached a wonderful middle ground between edgy and classic.

Many stars have turned to stylist and “image architect” Lo Roach, but it was a surprise to see Celine Dion (always a definite classic on the red carpet) team up with him to become a full-fledged fashion force. Frankly, I was overjoyed.

Amal Clooney is a great lawyer and as such has always had a smart professional style. But thanks to her marriage to a movie icon (George Clooney), she also has great red carpet style. Her classic look tends to skew toward Old Hollywood glamour.

From the moment we heard Adele's first song in the 00s, we knew she was a unique talent. Her look has evolved along with her sound (after all, she was actually a teen that decade) and has become increasingly fashionable with each passing year.

Sophie Turner often remarks about how she grew up on the set of Game of Thrones, and it's true: she was 14 when the show began filming, so her early red carpet appearances were literally as a teen. Since then, she has embraced a cool, casual, yet extremely modern style.

When it comes to “90s bombshells,” Pamela Anderson is probably at the top of the list. She has impressive staying power in Hollywood, and her more contemporary red carpet fashion leans much more toward quiet luxury, thanks to some very upscale gowns and some tailored suits.

Taraji P. Henson made a major fashion splash in 2015 when she starred in the TV series Empire. She had a casual red carpet style before that (and worked for many years), but in the decade she began channeling Cookie Lyon couture.

Jennifer Lopez has made the red carpet a major part of her Hollywood career (see also her 2000 Grammy dress), evolving from the simplicity of the 90s to a sleek, strategic, high-fashion look.

Angelina Jolie was the bad girl of 90s cinema, appearing in “Hackers,” “Gia,” and “Girl, Interrupted” (followed by “Lara Croft/Tomb Raider” in 2001). As she took on more noble roles, her red carpet style evolved into something classic and sophisticated.

From hosting Love and Hip Hop: New York to becoming one of the most successful rappers of all time, Cardi B has always had a unique, fun and playful sense of style. But she has also forged smart relationships with designers and regularly appeared on the red carpet in some of the coolest couture ever.

Fans of “Full House” literally met the Olsen's as little children. Mary-Kate and Ashley went on to have long and successful screen careers in their teens. When they retired from acting and founded the luxury brand The Row, they turned to their fashion sense.

Few have transformed their style as completely as Victoria Beckham. The former Posh Spice Girl studied numerous styles before launching her eponymous fashion line and offering us gorgeous, simple, streamlined silhouettes.

From budding actor to red carpet regular, senior royal to post-royal icon, Meghan Markle has developed a strikingly chic wardrobe that spans over two decades at this point. Her minimalist chic aesthetic is both professional and highly enviable.

The '80s model and '90s movie star has always had her own style and fashion sense, embracing her naturally curly hair and going casual on the red carpet. In recent years, she has gone completely gray, meaning she continues to be her most authentic and stylish self.

It is hard to overstate how iconic it was for the members of Destiny's Child to walk the red carpet in matching outfits in the 1990s. Even after going solo, Beyoncé has continued to develop a star-worthy style, incorporating her signature color of gold.

Jennifer Lawrence actually began her career in television and film in the 00s, which naturally means that her younger years were pretty classic 00s style. After “The Hunger Games,” she has adopted a more adult, classic style befitting a grown-up star.

Like many Australian actors, Margot Robbie actually began her career in her home country (specifically appearing in the soap opera “Neighbors” in 2008). Just around the time of her appearance in “Barbie,” Robbie took her already impressive red carpet style even further with an edgier, cooler look.

Zendaya, who has worked with Lo Roach since she was a teenager, has never been afraid to push the fashion envelope. Thus, she went from being a Disney starlet with age-appropriate style to one of the most glamorous and avant-garde fashionistas of her generation, or any generation.

When we first introduced Rihanna, we featured very 00s fashion (which makes sense, since she wasn't even 20 when she hit it big). More recently, the CFDA Style Icon Award winner has been doing whatever she wants, from huge duvet dresses at the Met Gala to bumped-up maternity wear. And we love her for it.

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