Gwyneth Paltrow Style Evoltion
Take a look back at Gwyneth's fashion hits and misses from over the years...
Take a look back at Gwyneth's fashion hits and misses from over the years...
Gwyneth Paltrow is an Oscar winning actress, lifestlye entrepreneur, Mum of two and part-time country singer (did you know all that?). She was born in 1972 in Los Angeles, California into a showbiz family - her mother was an award winning actress and her Father a producer so it's no wonder she headed down the same route.
She gained prominence as an actress in films like Se7en alongside Morgan Freeman and Great Expectations but really burst into the public consciousness in 1998 when she won an Oscar for her performance in the film Shakespeare In Love.
And although her Oscar winning speech was memorable, who could forget that bubblegum pink Ralph Lauren dress she wore on the night? Gwyneth's style choices over the years have been as memorable as her acting and she really has come far. The California native started out in slinky, silky numbers in the 90s, which were often pink or black but now favours a more paired-back, effortless style when on the red carpets.
Her hair and make-up has stayed the same for the past few years although if you look at our images you'll see that she's ditched her dark brown dye and glossy lips from the earlier days.
Gwyneth's marriage to Coldplay front man Chris Martin might have ended in 2014 but her career contines to go from strength to strength - her Goop lifestyle website nets her some extra income and has designers falling over themselves to dress her ever since she attained leading-lady status in Hollywood.
These days Gwyennie favours British labels like Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney as well as old favourites like Lanvin, Valentino and Armani. And pretty much everything looks stunning on her. We're totally not jealous...
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Here we have Gwyneth looking ethereal in this off-cream dress in the amfAR gala in LA on October 29th 2015. We love the billowing sleeves and button detail.
Click through to see just how much Gwyneth's sartorial choices have changed through the years...
Click through to see just how much Gwyneth's sartorial choices have changed through the years...
A smart tailored dress for the red carpet means Gwyneth looks gorgeous.
Wearing a sparkly Stella McCartney number, Gwyneth shines.
Even yellow satin looks great on Gwynnie
Pulling off the everlasting nude trend, this dress showcases Gwyneth's amazing figure.
More sparkles and glamour. If it ain't broke...
Wearing this silver Calvin Klein dress to the 2011 Oscars, Gwyneth turned heads.
This white Emilio Pucci dress from 2010 revealed a lot of skin and of course, Gwyneth looks show-stopping.
Performing on stage. Did you know she can sing too?
This 2010 dip-dye number is a bit Britney-esque. Thoughts?
Keeping in simple in black.
An asymmetrical number flatters Gwenyth's long lean figure.
This stand out Prada number in hot pink was worn to the National Movie Awards in London in 2010. Thoughts?
In a great a-line dress for a television appearance.
Diane Von Furstenberg's dinner in 2010 saw Gwyneth Paltrow show off her amazing figure in a plunging black dress and strappy shoes. Chic yet statement. We love.
At the Louis Vuitton New Bond Street Maison Store Opening in May 2010.
Wearing her good friend Victoria Beckham's designs.
Making a bold statement at the Women in Hollywood Tribute Party in 2010.
Gwyneth showing she is good for a laugh whilst performing on television.
In a strapless black and white number for a red carpet event. We're also liking the hair-up look.
She looks stunning in this delicate nude, lace dress from 2010 by Antonio Berardi.
With legs like that who would hide 'em?
2008: It will be all white on the night with this Stella McCartney cocktail dress.
Gwynnie did love black and simple back in the day. But then again don't we all?
Wow what a showstopper. Can we raid her wardrobe?
A pretty shift dress to work the red carpet.
Rocking a dark purple skirt and smart black top, Gwynnie looks effortlessly chic.
Slashed necklines look GREAT on Gwynnie. (No surprise there).
Although Gwyneth's got some amazing A-list looks, she can also dress down.
This Armani tux jacket and shorts is stunning. Worn at a film premiere in 2010.
A short, silk, belted dress is carried off pretty well here, too.
Cute and well put together, Gwyneth's style is a hit here.
Although not our favourite outfit of the lot, this floral day dress is great for a autumn date night.
At the premiere of Sky Captain with Jude Law, Gwyneth wears a satin push-up corset dress. Wow.
This a bit gothic. And we like...
Short, pink and with a big pink bow. It shouldn't work but somehow...it does.
Although not one of Gwyneth's most informed satorial choices, the colour of this dress is popping.
Looking sleek in black.
She loves sweeping floor length gowns. Thoughts on this one?
Pretty in pink for a red carpet event.
Showcasing those sleek arms and shoulders, Gwyneth Paltrow matches her asymmetrical hair with her dress.
Black and chic. We like.
We love this dress
Looking chic in white and nude.
Burnt orange. Sundown. Off-nude. Brown. Whatever the colour we like this dress on Gwyneth.
On the red carpet surrounded by her actress friends...
So smart, so tailored, SO Gwyneth Paltrow
Another event another short, glitzy dress.
Gwyneth Paltrow loves black and she loves strapless. And we can see why.
Rocking a black, dramatic gown here...
Thoughts on this one?
Looking ethereal here...
Baby pink flatters blondes ever so well, as Gwynnie knows...
We LOVE Gwyneth in black
This is dress is gold and satin. Two trends which are difficult for anyone to pull off but Gwyneth has tried and it sure doesn't look bad.
Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a dress and long jacket to cover up.
A bit Morticia Adams inspired, perhaps. But chic nonetheless.
At an early film premiere wearing a long, black dress.
When Gwyneth Paltrow won an Oscar in 1999 she chose a Ralph Lauren baby pink dress to make her entrance. And what an entrance it was...
Is that a hat we see?
Who remembers when these two dated in the 90s? Her hair and blouse were oh-so-fashionable at the time. We think...
Two things we don't see on Gwyneth Paltrow anymore: brown hair and blue dresses. What do you think?
An ultimate 90s icon in a plunging black dress.
With Brad again and she's wearing white satin.
An early public apperance sees Gwyneth Paltrow wear this long white number.
Gwyneth Paltrow at a public event looking every inch the beauty icon of the 90s.
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