It can be hard to go from "child star" to "serious adult actor," but—as Selena Gomez can attest—an important part of that evolution is through your clothes. The child actor from Wizards of Waverly Place (and before that Barney and Friends!) evolved her sartorial style from young teen with a cool style to adult star. Her first red carpet appearances date back to 2007, where the teen vacillated between casual denim outfits for less formal events and full-on ballgowns for more upscale ceremonies. Throughout her evolution as a style maven, Gomez has weathered health issues, unfair criticism from trolls, and career ups and downs on her way to stardom, but all throughout she has demonstrated an impressive confidence and sense of humor—not to mention a deep awareness of what she likes and feels good to her, style-wise.
Now, the singer, actor, Rare Beauty founder, and mental health advocate opts for upscale but still deeply sexy gowns that offer dramatic details, cutouts and/or leg slits, and a body-con fit. She has often favored pieces from Louis Vuitton and Coach for formal events, but she and her team have a good eye for designers (couture and otherwise). She can also be known to take fashion risks, whether it's through color, cut, or design. Below, see 32 of her most standout fashion moments of all time.
