From The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants to Gossip Girl, Age Of Adaline, The Shallows and now new Woody Allen film Cafe Society, Blake Lively’s acting career has gone from strength to strength over the past decade.
As has her fashion game.
From Chanel and Versace to Marchesa, Michael Kors, Burberry and more, Lively has become the fashion designer’s darling and a worldwide style icon.
Come take a trip down memory lane, as we chart the evolution of Blake Lively’s impeccable red carpet style...
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May 2005
Blake made a splash at one of her earliest red carpet outings, at The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants premiere (her debut film) in Los Angeles.
May 2005
Playing it down in a transparent lace top and jeans - typical teen gear for the 18-year-old actress - at a launch in New York.
August 2005
Working a cool Californian vibe at The Teen Choice Awards in 2005.
August 2007
Chic and sleek at the Rocket Science film premiere in New York.
October 2007
Turning heads at a Tiffany launch in New York, in a sky blue gown by Alberta Ferretti.
January 2008
Chanel is next up to dress the star, with this bolero-inspired number for an event at New York's Plaza hotel.
March 2008
Blake somehow manages to look both preppy and sexy with Gossip Girl co-stars Leighton Meester and Taylor Momsen at the 25th Annual William S. Paley TV Festival in Hollywood.
May 2008
The actress opts for a feathered creation by Ralph Lauren at the 2008 Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
May 2008
This little minidress by Dolce & Gabbana is the perfect party piece.
July 2008
Looking gorgeous in Gucci at a New York film premiere.
August 2008
In a plunging neckline dress by Christian Cota, outside The Late Show with David Letterman in New York.
December 2008
This is a great, modern look for Blake in an orange Helmut Lang biker jacket and knee-high boots by Diane Von Furstenberg.
January 2009
Nina Ricci is the designer du jour for Blake at the 2009 Golden Globes.
February 2009
In a sumptuous pink and red ribbon frock by Oscar de la Renta, at a film premiere in Germany.
March 2009
Blake is a vision in purple, with animal print heels by Diane Von Furstenberg, in New York.
May 2009
A sultry teal-coloured gown by Versace is the name of the game for Blake at The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York.
June 2009
In a vibrant pink dress by Michael Kors and heels by Christian Louboutin at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.
August 2009
Blake goes high street in a Kate Moss for Toshop beige sequinned number at the Maria Sharapova InStyle party in New York.
September 2009
In a royal blue figure-hugging number by Victoria Beckham.
September 2009
Blake is ravishing in red Versace at the 2009 Emmys.
November 2009
In a blazer jacket and black shorts by Marchesa at The Private Lives of Pippa Lee film screening, New York.
September 2010
In an African print flared affair by Marchesa at Fashion's Night Out: The Show at Lincoln Centre, New York.
November 2010
In shimmering Versace at a launch in New York.
March 2011
Blake in Chanel, aptly enough given she's attending a dinner thrown by Chanel in her honour in New York.
May 2011
It's another Chanel number as Blake hits the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York.
June 2011
Blake and Ryan Reynolds in one of their earliest red carpet outings together, at the Green Lantern premiere in Hollywood.
The couple met on-set the film in early 2010. They began dating in 2011 and married in September 2012 in South Carolina.
August 2011
In orange Gucci at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards in LA.
February 2012
Blake flaunts her fashion credentials in a slim-fit white jacket at New York Fashion Week (for AW12).
June 2012
Looking hot in halterneck Gucci at the New York premiere of Savages, Blake's crime film with John Travolta.
June 2012
At the Los Angeles premiere of Savages, in a striking ballgown by Zuhair Murad.
October 2012
Blake at a Chanel jewellery launch in October 2012.
May 2013
Feathered Gucci is where it's at for Blake at the PUNK: Chaos to Couture Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
May 2014
With husband Ryan Reynolds in a pink sequinned Gucci affair at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating Charles James: Beyond Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
May 2014
Blake in a stunning monochrome gown by Gucci at Cannes Film Festival 2014.
October 2014
Blake debuts her blossoming baby bump in this sparkly Michael Kors gown at the God's Love We Deliver 2014 Golden Heart Award event in New York.
October 2014
Blake in autumnal gear out and about on the streets of New York.
October 2014
Styling it up a treat in pale yellow Gucci, with Ryan Reynolds at The Angel Ball in New York.
February 2015
Having just had her first child, James, Blake wows in a Marchesa dress and yellow heels at New York Fashion Week.
April 2015
A couple of months later, Blake shows off her style credentials in unique Roksanda Ilincic while promoting The Age of Adaline in Beverly Hills.
April 2015
At a photoshoot in LA, Blake looks happy and relaxed in a beautiful satin gown with quirky yellow shoes.
April 2015
Blake poses up a storm in LA the very same week, continuing with the yellow theme in a David Koma dress and Sophia Webster shoes.
April 2015
Blake wows the crowds at The Age of Adaline film premiere in New York in this dazzling scarlet Monique Lhuillier creation.
April 2015
At an after party for The Age of Adaline in New York, Blake opts for a chic, retro look with swept-back hair, a smart jacket and sheer detail.
April 2015
Before an appearance on Good Morning America in New York, Blake shows off her colourful Roksanda outfit - complete with vertiginous heels and a simple ponytail.
April 2015
The very same day, Blake rocks grown-up chic in a burgundy and grey Marc Jacobs creation.
April 2015
In girly head-to-toe Cushnie et Ochs, the actress shows she's not afraid to take a fashion risk as she leaves a Midtown Manhattan office building.
April 2015
In a figure-hugging jumpsuit with a bold print, Blake puts her best fashion foot forward backstage at Kelly And Michael in New York.
April 2015
In a classy pearl necklace and sleek chignon, Blake accessorises her Zuhair Murad dress perfectly in preparation for her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
April 2015
Later on that evening, Blake makes a quick outfit change, rocking a stylish Antonio Berardi dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewellery and Sophia Webster shoes.
April 2015
Never one to shy away from a strong look, Blake makes a splash in two-tone Balmain trousers after appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
April 2015
Blake shows she could do edgy just as well as girly in standout John Galliano.
April 2015
Blake makes like Wonder Woman and wears strong reds and blues in a Belman outfit during an outing in New York.
April 2015
In a gorgeous Ralph & Russo creation, Blake makes sure all eyes are on her at the Allure Magazine Cover Party in New York.
April 2015
In a Valentino patchwork-style coat and dress, Blake shows she's able to try out any style - and look great in it at the same time.
April 2015
Blake chooses figure-hugging metallic Antonio Berardi for an appearance on The Chew in New York.
May 2015
In a bold floral maxi-dress with a plunging neckline, Blake shows that she can do feminine at its best - we especially love the cute side ponytail.
May 2015
At a photo shoot in New York, Blake wears an outfit from her very own website - this floaty dress by Carolina K.
February 2016
Celebrating husband Ryan Reynolds' new film Deadpool, Blake hits the red carpet in dreamy Chanel couture, complete with a rainbow of embellishment.
February 2016
More embellished Chanel couture for the 2016 amFAR Gala.
February 2016
Taking florals above and beyond, Blake wows in New York wearing the Michael Kors spring/summer 2016 applique dress.
February 2016
A front row fixture at the Michael Kors AW16 New York Fashion Week show, Blake models her own favourite pieces from the collection.
March 2016
Dove grey Ralph & Russo to join husband Ryan Reynolds a White House dinner in honour of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
May 2016
Wearing a Burberry creation designed by Christopher Bailey for the 2016 Met Gala, in celebration of the Costume Institute’s Manus x Machina exhibition.
May 2016
Arriving at Cannes Film Festival in style, Blake takes centre stage in a bright red Juan Carlos Obando jumpsuit, for the Café Society photocall.
May 2016
What does one wear to a dinner hosted by Chanel? The fashion house's finest Haute Couture, of course.
May 2016
Another day at Cannes, another couture outfit, this time Giambattista Valli to promote new film The Shallows.
May 2016
Walking the Cannes red carpet at the premiere of Ma Loute (Slack Bay) Blake wows in Vivienne Westwood couture.
May 2016
Hitting the premiere of The BFG (again, at Cannes), Blake gives the world a first glimpse of her growing baby bump in embellished blue Versace.
June 2016
Back in New York, it's yellow Jenny Packham while doing the media rounds on the press tour for The Shallows.
June 2016
Playing with shapes and textures, Blake hits the world premiere of The Shallows in show-stopping Carolina Herrera.
June 2016
Nailing sleek and sophisticated for an appearance on TV show Chew, Blake dons figure hugging Oscar de la Renta.
June 2016
More Versace on her press tour promoting The Shallows, this time for an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
July 2016
Looking cool and comfortable despite being well into her second pregnancy, Blake wears pink Jonathan Simkhai for a photocall in New York.
July 2016
An A-lister's work is never done - Blake's back on the red carpet promoting new Woody Allen film Café Society, wearing dove grey Carolina Herrera.
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