Selena Gomez’s Style Evolution: From Disney to Dazzling

The super-long graphic tank, the skinny jeans, the peep-toe shoes — and as if that wasn’t enough – the wrist cuffs! Selena wore as many of-the-moment style trends as possible when she attended the world premiere for High School Musical 2 in 2007 — and while the look may be a little all over the place, the Wizards of Waverly Place star still manages to pull it off.

Posing on the red carpet of Teen Vogue’s Young Hollywood party in 2008, Selena looked like a seasoned starlet. Smiling while perfectly posed to show off her metallic clutch and sling-back pumps, Gomez worked it in a black mini-dress that featured a full skirt and sheer, polka-dot overlay. The dress was funky, fun, and (refreshingly) age-appropriate — already setting the young star apart from fellow artists her age.

Going full glam in a silver sequin mini dress, Selena stunned on the red carpet of the American Music Awards in 2009.

Looking elegant in a sleeveless, princess-style gown with beaded embellishments, the then-17-year-old star nailed the look on the red carpet of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2009.

Looking edgier than usual, Gomez stunned in a strapless silver gown with beaded corset details while attending the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Her most talked-about accessory of the evening? Then-boyfriend Justin Bieber.

With then-boyfriend Justin Bieber on her arm, Selena looked drop-dead-gorgeous in a red Dolce & Gabbana gown for the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Easily one of our favourites from the multi-talented star, we love this hot pink mini-dress moment from 2012. Selena was all legs in this neon-pink mini, looking like a living doll with her long, sleek hair and strappy pumps. The look was fun, fresh and Gomez even managed to perfectly match the Teen Choice Awards’ infamous pink carpet!

We didn’t even know how much we needed to see Selena in leopard print until she stepped out in this fitted animal-print midi dress for TIFF in 2012. Promoting her film Spring Breakers, Gomez turned heads in this super sexy, body-con fit dress.

Giving us double-slit action in a gorgeous jewel-tone green dress, Gomez was perfection on the red carpet of the Teen Choice Awards in 2013. We love the matching emerald earrings and classic nude pumps.

The dress, the shoes, the perfect slicked-back hair! The whole thing — perfection.

It’s bold, funky and unexpected — and we love it. Selena Gomez absolutely owned this patent-red look, complete with sheer sleeves and a white poplin collar.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — Selena Gomez’ off-duty style is off the charts. Spotted in 2015 at an airport in France, Gomez looked chic in black leather trousers and a layered chunky knit with black pointed-toe pumps and black-framed sunnies.

There’s no doubt about it: red is her colour. Selena Gomez stepped out in this red ballgown for the 2016 American Music Awards and absolutely dominated the red carpet.

In a pretty dress with delicate lace details, Selena Gomez’ look for the 2017 MET Ball was super understated – and it worked. Alongside handsome then-boyfriend The Weeknd, the pair made waves and made headlines as one of the best-dressed couples of the evening.

For the Business Of Fashion Celebrates The #BoF500 At Public Hotel New York event, Selena Gomez wowed in a sheer, blush dress with floral cut-out embellishments.

Selena Gomez had all eyes on her in this strappy sequin cut-out gown at the Grammy Awards in 2016.

We loved this black-and-white matching set Gomez wore in New York City at a 2020 Puma event. Complementing the look with oversized hoops and, you guessed it, Puma's on her feet was the icing on the cake.

Gomez debuted a stunning black velvet Oscar de la Renta at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2021. Paired with a beautiful choker and and pearl earrings, the entire look was a statement we won't soon forget.

We can't get enough of the lace details on the black Alexander McQueen blazer dress Selena wore to the launch of are Beauty's Kind Words Matte Lipstick and Liner Collection in 2022. Chef's kiss.

At the 2023 Golden Globes, Selena turned heads on the red carpet  in a velvet Valentino gown with a high-slit and puff sleeves – proof that our girl has come a long way from her graphic tees.