Amanda Seyfried's Style Evolution
From fresh-faced Mean Girl to gorgeous GLAMOUR cover girl, we've charted Amanda Seyfried's life in fashion. And, trust us, it's been a bigger journey than you might think...
Rex FeaturesA fresh-faced Amanda Seyfried got her big break in Mean Girls, starring opposite Lindsay Lohan as Karen Smith, one of the uber-cool ‘Plastics’. Here she is on the red carpet at the film’s LA premiere in April 2004 – looking a tad uncomfortable, we have to say. Is it down to her new starry environment, or the mini-ness of that mini dress?
Rex FeaturesStill finding her fashion feet, Amanda covered up for Mean Girls’s subsequent New York premiere, but failed to adequately negotiate that tricky dress-going-see-thorough-when-a-flashbulb-pops-on-it situation.
Rex FeaturesBy the time the premiere of her second film, Imaginary Heroes, rolls around, it looks like Amanda’s given up trying and instead, opted for comfort in a pair of bootcut jeans, black blazer and a green jumper layered over a black T-shirt. (At least she wore heels.)
Rex FeaturesBack on the fashion bandwagon in May 2005, Amanda gives it a brave go in a bold Aztec pattern and strappy sandals. It’s a step in the right direction.
PA PhotosFor the 2005 MTV Movie Awards the following month, Amanda sticks to the same style story in a green dress of unflattering proportions – although she’s looking increasingly relaxed on that red carpet.
Rex FeaturesAt the Nine Lives premiere in June 2004, another rookie error strikes: Amanda matches her outfit to the backdrop. Although there’s nothing else wrong with this per se, again, the proportions don't suit her.
Rex FeaturesThat’s more like it! It’s still not stellar in the chest department but Amanda’s chic black wrap dress is a classic, and we applaud her bold beauty statement.
Rex FeaturesBack to black: Amanda reverts to jeans and flats for the premiere of Deadwood Season 3 in June 2006.
PA PhotosSoftly, softly chicer in a V-neck midi cocktail dress and flower-front kitten heels at the LA premiere of HBO TV series Big Love in February 2006.
PA PhotosIn her best red carpet look to date, Amanda shone in a silver strapless sheath at the premiere of Alpha Dog.
PA Photos...But it’s still two steps forward and one step back. Amanda wore this moss green day dress and minimal make-up for the Starter For 10 premiere just one month later.
WennSurely Amanda could do better than this smock dress, tan satchel and clumpy boots?
PA PhotosHold up! What a difference six months make. Amanda well and truly arrived in this emerald green Miu Miu party dress and pretty black Miu Miu heels on the red carpet for the Mamma Mia! world premiere in London.
PA PhotosQuietly confident for the film’s US premiere in a black goddess gown and quirky cuff. Will she wobble...?
Rex FeaturesOf course not! And she’s even got her megastar pap pose down pat. This flirty black dress with a splash of hot pink lippy and her favourite Miu Miu heels is one of our all-time favourite Amanda Seyfried looks.
PA PhotosAmanda plays it safe for a black-tie appearance at the 2009 Golden Globes.
PA PhotosRemember Amanda’s outfit for the Big Love premiere? See how she’s grown – this assured, embellished navy dress was her statement piece at the premiere for the saga’s Season 3.
PA PhotosWe love a girl who can take constructive criticism and bounce back stronger for it. Yes, Amanda, we’re looking at you! Having survived her less-than-brilliant style reviews in the past, she took a chance on this brave Valentino Haute Couture gown. And wow, we say.
PA PhotosOk, so we’re biased, but Amanda truly brought the superstar factor to our Glamour Woman of the Year Awards 2009 (and supported the British fashion industry into the bargain), rocking the red carpet in this chic Peter Pilotto mini dress, intricate heels and a fierce gold clutch. She scooped our Film Actress of the Year award for Mamma Mia!
PA PhotosNow well and truly into her style groove (not-too-low-cut, high-hemmed dress, fierce heels and a statement lip – check, check, check), Amanda wore this cute purple mini to a screening of An Education at the Toronto Film Festival in 2009.
PA PhotosPulling out the fashion heavyweights – Valentino dress and Louboutin heels, that is – for a screening of Jennifer’s Body in Toronto. And finally, really, having fun with it!
PA PhotosAmanda earns a few extra fashion stripes in Stella McCartney at a Jennifer’s Body photo call.
Rex FeaturesYou can tell that Amanda is finally feeling comfortable in her fashion because she’s starting to play with it. That ponytail, the shorts, the blazer... All signs point to danger, but the newly-confident Amanda pulls it off with aplomb.
Rex FeaturesEven referencing past eras with a modern twist aren’t beyond Amanda now; here she is being a perfect 50s doll in sequins and waves at the premiere Chloe, in which she starred alongside Julianne Moore.
PA PhotosAmanda looks super-slick in satin shorts and an intricately-detailed jacket for a Jennifer’s Body fan event. Loving that confidently pulled back hair and red lip.
PA PhotosSequintastic! We think Amanda can do better than this shapeless shift but, quite frankly, she still looks amazing.
PA PhotosCall us mad, but we like this. Yes, even the tassles. The shorts are back, and so is the grin, for an evening of fun at the 2009 GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles.
PA PhotosDemure in Valentino at HBO’s Golden Globes after party in 2010. Valentino may be Amanda's failsafe label of choice, but there’s nothing underwhelming about this.
PA Photos...It’s a different story altogether at the premiere of Dear John just a few weeks later, as Amanda unleashes her raunchy side in this eye-popping Giorgio Armani two-colour cocktail dress and vertiginous silver platforms. Hello, boys!
Rex FeaturesThis red Marc Jacobs day dress layered over a black rollneck and opaque tights could’ve harked back to Amanda’s frumpier days, but there’s no going back for our newly-sexy starlet. She makes it look fashion-forward instead with dramatic hair and make-up and some seriously confident posture.
Rex FeaturesTop-to-toe in Louis Vuitton for the aptly-named Glamour's Most Glamorous Dinner hosted by Vuitton in Beverly Hills. Amanda looks as perfectly proportioned as ever in her signature high hem and covered top.
PA PhotosAmanda once again braves something standout for the Oscars, but with a cooler reception in 2010. Her Armani Privé Cinderella gown was compared to a roll of bubble wrap – and we can’t help but think that the dress looks like it’s wearing her, rather than vice versa. We want sexy Amanda back!
PA PhotosPhew. Into a Valentino Couture origami mini and lashings of gold for Vanity Fair’s Oscars after party.
PA PhotosShe’s not usually big on brights (bar her favourite purple), so Amanda’s asymmetric turquoise dress for the premiere of Chloe is a real standout. She gets it oh-so right by cleverly balancing its shape with her nonchalant updo and a heap of bracelets.
PA PhotosFor the London premiere of Dear John in March 2010, Amanda slipped into this sequinned mini –with big heels, big hair and a red lip – and straight back into her sartorial comfort zone.
PA Photos‘Edgy’ isn’t a word we’d typically associate with Amanda’s style, but she makes a foray into the territory in this purple zip-through Max Azria dress and Miu Miu clutch for the premiere of Mother And Child. We want to like it, but we can’t get past the fact that it’s on backwards. Sorry, Amanda!
PA PhotosNow that’s more like it. Back are the shorts and blazer that work for Amanda so well – and we’re really digging that high maintenance hair.
Rex FeaturesEven when she's off-duty, Amanda has nailed flawless dressing - there's not far wrong you can go with a statement bag, shades and jeans.
PA PhotosCome May 2010, Amanda is promoting Letters To Juliet and toying with trends. We love this delicately pleated strapless dress, but it’s that wide side plait that’s stealing the show.
Rex FeaturesBoholicious out and about in a sunny LA in patchwork jeans and a print smock top.
Rex FeaturesFor a spot of shopping, Amanda opts for daring patterned leggings balanced perfectly by a block colour long-line T.
PA PhotosThe perfect balance between sexy and cool, Amanda pulls off a bra flash thanks to a no-fuss ruffle-front dress and mussed up hair at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscars after party.
Rex FeaturesIs that a matching flip-flop and pedi we spy? Amanda proves her fashion credentials yet further as she's papped out and about in LA in on-trend white jeans and a blush Topshop blouse.
PA PhotosFor the LA premiere of Red Riding Hood, Amanda plumps for her signature leggy look in this super short Lanvin mini, nude heels and show-stealing jewels. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better...
PA PhotosShe raises the stakes yet again in a simple-yet-sexy LBD and red lip for a gala screening of the film in London. Loving that she’s kept the statement necklace in the mix, too. How amazing?
PA PhotosAmanda makes all the girls green with envy at Comic Con 2011 - and, yes it is all down to that Prabal Gurung dress, rather than the arm candy. Justin who?
WennAmanda smiles the smile of someone who has hit their stride – in cute sandals, no less – out and about later that summer.
In a word: wow. Amanda nails the biggest trend of autumn/winter 2011 – 60s siren – in Marc Jacobs for none other than Britain’s no. 1 women’s magazine, GLAMOUR. The November 2011 issue is available in all good newsagents now... What are you waiting for?
