Celebrity Selena Gomez Selena Gomez’s Fashion Evolution in 42 Outfits By Julia Guerra Julia Guerra Julia Guerra is a lifestyle journalist with almost a decade's experience reporting on beauty, fashion, health, and more. You can find her bylines across more than 20 publications. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 9, 2023 @ 10:45AM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Getty Images / InStyle Selena Gomez is a household name that spans beyond Hollywood stardom. At only 31 years old, Gomez is a beauty mogul, a co-founder of Wondermind, and a producer. She’s gone through many a fashion phase through the years and has experimented with a myriad of styles before coming into her own. From 2002 until now, fans have watched Gomez transform into a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and a strong-willed, kind-hearted woman with impeccable fashion taste. We’ve seen her rock everything from a pantsuit to a ballgown to her own take on '90s grunge. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite outfits through the years. 01 of 42 Selena Gomez in a Barbie Pink Set in 2023 Michael Buckner/Getty Images Barbie pink was the trend of Summer 2023 and Gomez wears the vibrant shade oh-so-well. 02 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Royal Purple to a 2023 VMAs Afterparty Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Say what you will about Gomez’s energy at the VMAs, but she was killing it in the clothing category. We especially adored this afterparty ensemble; Gomez looks bold and beautiful in the royal purple mini dress with a corset neckline that she flawlessly paired with a black leather jacket and sparkling handbag with fringe detail. 03 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Oscar de la Renta to the 2023 VMAs Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images While we’re on the subject of the 2023 VMAs, failing to mention the “Calm Down” singer’s look for the main event would be sacrilegious. It was that good. Gomez was the lady in red in a stunning Oscar de la Renta halter dress featuring a sexy combination of florals, vines, and mesh. 04 of 42 Selena Gomez in Velvet Valentino at the 2023 Golden Globes Monica Schipper/Getty Images) If there’s anything we’ve learned from this deep dive into Selena Gomez’s style, it’s that she loves to dress with a statement detail. Her ensemble for the 80th Annual Golden Globes was no exception. This black velvet Valentino column gown turned heads with its plum puff sleeves and lengthy train, and it gave off an 80s vibe. 05 of 42 Selena Gomez in a Tweed Mini Dress in 2022 Cindy Ord/Getty Images Tweed is an underrated fabric, and we love to see celebs step out in the sophisticated material. This v-neck, button-down mini dress is no exception. The black-and-white color palette is soft and elegant, and we also love that Gomez paired the dress with tights (an accessory we’d like to see make a comeback this fall/winter season). 06 of 42 Selena Gomez in a Velvet Midi Dress in 2022 Lisa O'Connor/ Getty Images Gomez went for a fit-and-flare moment at the 2022 Variety Hitmakers Brunch. She paired the sleeveless velvet midi dress with a pair of shiny heels, a subtle stack of gold and black bangles, and a colorful mani. 07 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Satin Rodarte Gown in 2022 Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images The leading lady did not disappoint on the red carpet of the world premiere for Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me. Though the film discusses some hard-hitting topics, Gomez’s ensemble was anything but somber. She shone brightly in a vibrant, one-shoulder satin magenta gown that was designed by Rodarte. It paired well with bedazzled accessories that included pointed-toe heels, a clutch, and colorful chandelier earrings. 08 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears an All-Black Suit in 2022 Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Gomez is no stranger to sophistication. While she loves experimenting with color and prints, Selena in an all-black ensemble—be it a dress or, in this case, a suit—is dynamite. The look itself may be understated, but the woman rocking it certainly is not. 09 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Leopard on the Kelly Clarkson Show in 2022 Weiss Eubanks/Getty Images Has anyone else noticed that guests on the Kelly Clarkson Show step out in some of the funky-fun ensembles ever worn on daytime television? Add Gomez to the list with this matching leopard print top and bottom, void of accessories. The set looks like pajamas, and we’d imagine it’s just as comfy. 10 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Celine to the 2022 Emmys Christopher Polk/NBC via Getty Images While this drop-dead-gorgeous beaded high-neck halter gown by Celine is incredibly stunning by itself, what drew us to Gomez’s 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ensemble was the impeccable attention to detail that her stylist, Kate Young, and nail artist, Tom Bachik, put into matching the performer’s earrings and manicure. The subtle pop of green makes a big statement, proving less indeed is more. 11 of 42 Selena Gomez Pulls Off a Yellow Mini Dress in 2022 Dave Benett/Getty Images A lot of people shy away from the color yellow, but this buttercup-colored, bell-sleeved mini dress is one of our favorite looks from Gomez. It’s feminine and sweet, and because the piece itself is so simple, it’s easy to dress up with some strappy, pointed-toe heels and large hoops. 12 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Colorful Pleated Skirt in 2022 Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images Is this look giving “Halloween?” Slightly, but it’s still adorable. We appreciate Gomez’s playful color pairing and especially love a pleated skirt moment. 13 of 42 Selena Gomez Goes for a Monochromatic Two-Piece in 2022 Pierre Suu/Getty Images If, when you think “matching set,” you envision something of the loungewear variety, think again. Gomez loves a monochromatic moment, especially when the focal point of an ensemble is an eye-popping print. And while she’s been known to rock a pant-and-shirt set, flirty pieces are also in her rotation. Case in point, this black-and-white gingham look with a cropped, short-sleeve top and fit-and-flare mini skirt. 14 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Black Lace Blazer Dress Presley Ann/Getty Images Another all-black moment we favor from Gomez is this beautiful blazer dress. The pop of floral and mesh adds a hint of sex appeal and sends the message that she’s both professional and playful. 15 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Silver Sequins in 2022 Gilbert Flores/Getty Images Gomez was all glitz and glam at the Season Two premiere of Only Murders in the Building back in June of 2022. The star stunned in silver sequins and showed some skin with a high slit and side cut-out. 16 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a White Shirt Dress in 2022 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Red carpet looks often aren’t easy to recreate IRL, nor are they casual enough for everyday wear. This look from Gomez, however, is an exception. All you’ll need is a long-sleeve, white shirt dress, a pair of strappy heels, and a bold red lip to get the look. 17 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Little Black Dress in 2022 Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images We love Gomez in a LBD, especially when said LBD boasts a high slit and tube top. It’s sexy, elegant, and while the dress makes a statement in itself, Gomez rarely misses an opportunity to pair her one-and-done ensembles with some fabulous footwear. 18 of 42 Selena Gomez in Red Louis Vuitton at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards Gilbert Flores/Getty Images Of her many iconic red carpet looks, the red Louis Vuitton gown she wore for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards easily makes our top five. The halter top with a scarf train meets with a crystal embellishment at the neckline in a stunning statement. We love the leg slit, the cutout in the center of her chest, and the bare arms, but we’re also obsessed with Gomez’s accessories—specifically the diamond-encrusted arrow by Boucheron that pierces through her cartilage, adding a fantastical element to an otherwise sophisticated look. 19 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Oscar de la Renta at the 2022 SAG Awards Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Selena Gomez in Oscar de la Renta at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards was a moment (and not just because she presented in the gown sans heels after she took a stumble on the carpet). With a delicate cutout under the bodice and puff sleeves that made just as much of a statement as her diamond necklace, the singer-songwriter embodied elegance that night. 20 of 42 Selena Gomez in an Orange Dress in 2021 Raymond Hall/Getty Images As much as we love Gomez in red, we also adore her in every shade of orange. Because the dress photographed above is bold enough, she opted for a nude heel and let the citrus shade shine on its own. 21 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Sweater Dress With Over-the-Knee Boots Emma McIntyre/Getty Images As much as Gomez loves glam, she also prioritizes comfort as exemplified in this sweater dress ensemble. She balances out the dress’s casual nature with over-the-knee, heeled boots, and a diamond collar necklace (as one does). 22 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Pink Off-the-Shoulder Dress in 2020 Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images Before Barbiecore broke the internet and swallowed the fashion industry whole, Millennial Pink was a popular hue. And it has to be said that Gomez looks quite stunning in the blushing shade. 23 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Burnt Orange Suit in 2020 Jose Perez/Getty Images Black suits aren’t the only two-piece sets that exude professional vibes, and this burnt orange number Gomez stepped out in is proof of that. With a slicked-back bun, minimal jewelry, and pointed-toe shoes completing the look, the business mogul could have been going out to lunch or an interview with this versatile outfit. 24 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Givenchy at the ‘Dolittle’ Premiere in 2020 P. Lehman/Getty Images Who said modest dressing couldn’t be chic? What appeared to be a two-piece ensemble was one-and-done couture designed by Givenchy. The color-block gown featured a maxi skirt, high neck and long sleeves. It was a completely stunning vision of black and baby pink. 25 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Blazer and Denim in 2020 Kevin Winter/Getty Images For the 2020 iHeart Radio Album Release Party, the songwriter could have gone full pop star but chose to dress in a look her fans could recreate in their everyday lives. Was this intentional? Unlikely, but we thank her for the casual outfit inspiration regardless. Between the straight-leg denim, heeled booties, and tank-top-and-blazer situation, we know what we’re wearing to work tomorrow. 26 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Denim-on-Denim in 2019 Neil Mockford/Getty Images Is there a more classic way to break up a denim-on-denim ensemble than to pair the blue jeans with a black turtleneck, matching combat boots, and stunner shades? We think not. 27 of 42 Selena Gomez in a Lime Green Dress at the 2019 AMAs Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Lime green is not an easy color to pull off, but Gomez made a fair argument on the 2019 American Music Awards red carpet for why we should try. Even if you leave the dress, her heels would make for an epic pop of color in your office attire, don’t you think? 28 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Paperbag Waist Skirt in 2019 Raymond Hall/Getty Images Street-style photos of Selena Gomez’s outfits are, well, rare, so we’re thrilled this one was caught on camera. Midi and maxi skirts are having a moment right now, so even though this pic was taken back in 2019, use it as inspo next time you want to style this sort of bottom. The paperbag waist is also serving major pre-Covid vibes, but a turtleneck tank top never goes out of style. 29 of 42 Selena Gomez Rocks a Brown Leather Jacket in 2019 Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images It’s no secret that we’re fans of a brown leather jacket moment. Neither is Gomez, and she’s not afraid to mix brown with black (a fashion “rule” that desperately needs to be debunked). 30 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Coach Gown at the 2018 Met Gala Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Gomez was the embodiment of all things heavenly when she stepped onto the cream-colored carpet of the 2018 Met Gala. Her gown—designed by Coach—was giving Claire Danes-as-Juliet circa 1996 combined with Drew Barrymore as Danielle De Barbarac in the 1998 film Ever After. 31 of 42 Selena Gomez in a Blue-and-White Two-Piece in 2018 Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Almafi Coast dressing was huge this summer, but Gomez was serving Greece Vacation vibes back in June of 2018. Whether she’s a psychic or a trendsetter is unimportant; we just want to get her look. 32 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Floral Lace in 2018 Jared Siskin/Getty Images This museum-goer-meets-librarian look Gomez brought to the Prada Resort 2019 Fashion Show is unlike anything we’ve seen the performer step out in before. Between the lace detailing, floral pattern, and oversized round-rimmed spectacles, it’s serving art historian and we’re here for it. 33 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Leather Jacket at the Coach Fall 2018 Show Swan Gallet/Getty Images We love the mix and match of moods represented in this fashion-week look. The floral dress is ultra feminine, but her leather jacket and laced-up, chunky boots add an edgy contrast. 34 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears an Edgy Black Dress in 2017 Neil Mockford/Getty Images If Gomez had been a teenager in the ‘90s, this would have been her signature look. Between the corset clasp detailing trailing down the dress, her platinum-dyed shag bob, red lip, and black tips, the entire look channels alternative-era grunge to a T. 35 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Leather Pants at the 2017 Billboard Awards Frazer Harrison/Getty Images One of our favorite looks from Gomez’s red carpet archives has to be her 2017 Billboard Woman of the Year Honoree ensemble. It was bold, with daring cutouts up and down the legs of her skin-tight leather pants—and sexy, complete with a bustier-style top and peep-toe heels. 36 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Biker-Jacket Mini Dress at the 2017 AMAs Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Forget denim-on-denim; Gomez makes the case for head-to-toe leather in this biker-jacket minidress and studded high-heels. 37 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Rodarte Gown at the BoF 500 Gala in 2017 Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images We’ve had the pleasure of watching Gomez’s style mature over the years, and this stunning Rodarte gown with black floral accents and a ruffled hem and neckline is a testament to that transformation. 38 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears a Pink Valentino Dress in 2017 Angela Weiss/Getty Images The blush-pink Valentino sheath dress Gomez wore to the 2017 Harper's BAZAAR Icons Celebration was retro, but timeless, and oh-so-gorgeous. The actress let the dress speak for itself, accessorizing with simple statements like red heels and a green clutch. 39 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Prada to the 2016 AMAs Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images Gomez’s minimalist style shone through at the 2016 American Music Awards. Her elegant A-line ball gown, designed by Prada, was pure sophistication. The performer skipped statement accessories to let the dress have its moment and opted for a ring and dainty chandelier earrings instead. 40 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Studded Louis Vuitton to the 2016 Met Gala Karwai Tang/Getty Images Louis Vuitton has yet to steer Gomez wrong. We love this studded dress for the actress’s third Met Gala, as it was playful enough for her age (she was about 24 years old at the time) but still stunning. 41 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Orange to the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Another fiery orange ensemble for the books. This time, Gomez pulled out all the edgier stops—stacked choker necklaces, side cutouts, and silver peep-toe heels. It’s a great red carpet look for an iHeart Radio event, but we’d even rock this for a concert. 42 of 42 Selena Gomez Wears Calvin Klein to the 2016 Grammy Awards Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Last on this list, but certainly not least, is the sparkling show-stopper of a gown by Calvin Klein Gomez wore for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. It’s an ensemble of Gomez’s that lives in our minds rent-free.