By Wonderwall.com Editors
11:02am PST, Jan 15, 2023
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at Selena Gomez's ever-evolving sense of style — from her Disney days to a new era of formidable fashion now that she's entered her 30s. Let's start with this dramatic look…
Selena Gomez donned arguably her most grown-up look ever — a velvety Valentino confection with voluminous off-the-shoulder sleeves and a plunging neckline — during the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
Keep reading to see how she's evolved over the years…
MORE: Celeb style hits and misses from the 2023 Golden Globe Awards
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Four years later, Selena Gomez snagged a role on Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place" and began attending her first red carpet premieres. The teen actress wore this all-black ensemble with a fresh, makeup-free face and polka-dot flats to the premiere of "Shrek the Third" in May 2007.
MORE: Selena Gomez's life and career in photos
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For her role on "Wizards of Waverly Place," Selena experimented with her hair by adding side-swept bangs and subtle blonde highlights. The actress also sported a trendy late-aughts look — a graphic tee with a woven belt and scarf — on the show in 2008.
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Selena Gomez switched up her style with a faux bob, high-necked brown shirt and skinny jeans while attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles in late 2008.
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Two years later, Selena Gomez was a flawless fashionista in a sunny yellow Christian Cota chiffon dress with gold beaded belt detail, nude heels, a loose plait and smoky eye makeup at the 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
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Selena Gomez showed that she was no longer a child star when she walked the 2011 American Music Awards red carpet with then-boyfriend Justin Bieber. The actress brought Hollywood glam to the event in a slinky sliver Armani dress, Old Hollywood waves, drop earrings and a sparkly silver clutch.
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Selena Gomez debuted shorter hair at the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The starlet wore her subtly highlighted locks in a wavy style with a natural makeup look. She finished the look with a Christian Cota print top paired with white shorts and strappy blue sandals.
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Fresh off the finale of her hit Disney show, Selena Gomez rocked a more grown-up look at her fragrance launch party in New York City in 2012. The actress bared her midriff in a white printed Versace short-suit set that she accessorized with nude heels.
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Selena Gomez showed that she was officially all grown up when she wore this sexy dress to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2013. The starlet, who celebrated her 21st birthday that year, rocked a navy Versace gown with a built-in bustier and thigh-high slit, sleek and straight hair, a red lip and clear high heels. Fierce!
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Selena Gomez continued to bring the sexy at a Flaunt Magazine party in Beverly Hills in 2013. The pop singer wore a low-cut black Cushnie Et Ochs Resort dress with a cut-out with a loose side-swept braid, a berry lip, smoky eyes and black Jimmy Choo heels.
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Selena Gomez debuted a new hairstyle in mid-2013 — voluminous, long waves. She paired the look with a black and green David Koma crop top, Topshop quilted black leather shorts and Jimmy Choo lattice knee-high boots.
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Selena Gomez brought sophisticated Hollywood glamour to the Met Gala in 2014. The pop star wore a wine-colored DVF gown with geometric Lorraine Schwartz diamond-drop earrings, a sleek chignon and a berry lip.
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Selena Gomez changed her hairstyle once again in late 2014 when she sported bangs on Instagram.
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A year later, Selena Gomez looked sleek and sexy at the 2015 American Music Awards. The actress wore a red sequined Givenchy gown with a low-cut back, straight, long hair, dramatic eye makeup and strappy black heels.
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Killing it at 23! Selena Gomez gave the Victoria's Secret models a run for their money when she performed on the catwalk at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in this sexy ensemble. The sultry star wore a super-low-cut, slinky black Jolibe Atelier dress with black Saint Laurent booties, black gloves and a diamond choker.
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Ever the style chameleon, Selena Gomez looked elegant and classy at the 2016 American Music Awards where she rocked a stunning red Prada ball gown, diamond drop earrings, a center part and a sleek ponytail.
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At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Selena Gomez rocked a sequined deep-blue Calvin Klein gown with a low neckline and side cut-outs. She paired the look with diamond hoops, dramatic eye makeup and soft brown waves.
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Selena Gomez brought a new look and a new boyfriend to the 2017 Met Gala. The star, who'd cut her hair into a bob, wore a pale pink Coach gown (she's a spokeswoman for the brand) with a thigh-high slit, dramatic red eye makeup and strappy black heels. Less than six months later, she and the Weeknd were over.
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Selena Gomez showed that blondes really do have more fun when she debuted a new hair color in November 2017, just a few months after she celebrated her 25th birthday. She paired her blonde, shaggy bob with a black leather dress from Coach, a matching clutch and black heels for the 2017 American Music Awards.
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Selena Gomez went for a more conservative look at the 2017 British Fashion Awards in London a few weeks later. The singer wore a Victorian-influenced ruffled and long-sleeved Coach dress with white boots, a red lip and her new blonde bob.
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Back to brunette! Selena Gomez switched up her look yet again for the 2018 Met Gala where she wore a sheer tiered Coach gown with her naturally wavy hair pulled back and accessorized with diamond earrings. The actress also sported a very bronze glow that she later admitted wasn't the best.
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Selena Gomez decided to go even shorter in May 2018 when she chopped her bob into a shaggier shorter style with bangs. The star wore a black sequined Osman jumpsuit while performing with bestie Taylor Swift during the "Reputation" star's concert in Los Angeles.
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At the premiere of her film "The Dead Don't Die" in June 2019, Selena Gomez debuted a new favorite silhouette: the bustier dress! She paired her sexy black Celine frock featuring beautifully feathered sleeves with heeled Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
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Wowza! At the 2019 American Music Awards, Selena Gomez stunned on the red carpet in a bright green satin Versace minidress with a delicate ruffle detail along the side. Her Versace Medusa pumps and Roberto Coin necklace made for the perfect finishing touches. But her green frock wasn't the only highlight of the night — Sel also debuted a chic long bob!
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Could she look any cuter? During an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in January 2020, Selena Gomez wore a darling pink Miu Miu dress embellished with delicate crystals. She paired the standout frock with Prada platform sandals and Roxanne Assoulin crystal earrings. Selena's hair deserves just as much attention — from the feathered bangs to the bouncy, curled-out ends, Selena really pulled off a totally '60s hairstyle.
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Pretty in blush pink! Selena Gomez showed off on-trend curtain bangs when she hit the red carpet at the Hollywood Beauty Awards in February 2020 wearing an off-the-shoulder Patou dress with the most perfect bow detailing.
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"Only Murders in the Building" star Selena Gomez looked like a total dream on her way to an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in New York City in September 2021. Her lucious brown locks really complemented her burnt orange Self-Portrait knit dress featuring a sweetheart neckline, which she paired with neutral Jimmy Choo pumps.
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The 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards marked Selena Gomez's first red carpet of the year — and she did not disappoint! She stepped out in a showstopping black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown with a low-scoop neckline and a sheer cutout under the bust. As for accessories? Selena wore jewels by Bulgari and a delicate Chanel bow in her hair.
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How regal! Selena Gomez arrived at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards in a breathtaking custom Louis Vuitton gown. The beauty was in the details — the bold red confection featured a keyhole cutout on the bodice, a jewel accent and a gorgeously draped cape.
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Selena Gomez really loves a sophisticated gown! She paired this chic metallic Michael Kors Collection dress featuring a thigh-high slit with delicate heeled sandals for the season 2 Los Angeles premiere of her hit Hulu show "Only Murders in the Building" in June 2022.
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We love the butter yellow flared scoop-neck minidress by Victor Glemaud that Selena Gomez wore with Andrea Wazen's transparent rhinestone-embellished pumps while promoting her Rare Beauty cosmetics brand in London day before her 30th birthday in July 2022.
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Selena Gomez was a vision in white at the 2022 Emmys in a slinky beaded Celine gown with a high neckline. She kept her accessories minimal while adding a pop of green with her beaded tassel earrings and matching green manicure. She finished the effortlessly chic (and sleek!) look with a metallic clutch.
