January Jones' Style Evolution
January Jones' alter ego, Betty Draper, is a style icon in her own right, thanks to those incredible 50s-inspired Mad Men costumes. But that's not to say January doesn't hold her own in the real-life fashion stakes. In fact, she's made a name for herself as a fashion risk-taker who often gets it right - with spectacular results. As Mad Men series five launches (finally), join us as we track the new mum's impressive real-life style journey...
PA PhotosJanuary Jones’ Hollywood star begins to rise in 2003, when she scores roles in Anger Management, Love Actually, and American Wedding (aka American Pie 3) – so it’s red carpet, here we come! Here she is making an impressive debut at the American Wedding premiere in a beautifully fitted lace two-piece with pared back hair and make-up.
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PA PhotosEnter the evening glove. It’s a quirk of January’s early red carpet style – and not one we’re averse to, we must admit. She wears this dropped-waist black dress and Mary Janes ensemble to the premiere of American Wedding in London, and BOOM! She’s officially on our radar.
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Rex FeaturesJanuary’s innate sense of style leads her to a LBD with a risqué sheer panel and cute peeptoe mules for an appearance at the third inaugural gala of the Walt Disney Concert Hall that October. And she’s got a fringe! She may still be lacking the Tinseltown gloss, but she’s off to an impressive sartorial start.
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PA PhotosFast forward two years and it’s hello, bombshell! With her freshly tonged blonde locks and a gown fit for a screen siren, January ensures all eyes are on her at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada.
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PA PhotosAlmost there, but not quite, at the Fifth Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala in November 2005.
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PA Photos...And style redemption isn’t on the cards just yet. Jan-Jo’s fash-dar runs seriously off course around November 2006, when she attends the GQ Man Of The Year Awards in a frumpy midi dress with OTT matchy-matchy white accessories.
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Rex FeaturesThis is followed up by a fresh-faced take on 60s styling in a floral mini dress and purple tights at a Reebok party the following May. We remain unimpressed.
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Rex FeaturesBut this simple, waisted emerald dress and great hair (never underestimate the power of great hair) at the 34th Annual Vision Awards in June 2007 prove she’s got what it takes to claw her way back onto those Best Dressed lists. She’ll rarely be off them again; just one month later, Mad Men will debut in the US and Betty Draper will become a cultural icon.
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Rex FeaturesAwards season kicks in, and January’s red carpet wardrobe gets an upgrade. She pulls out all the stops at the 22nd Annual American Cinematheque Award in this plunge-front, full-skirted grey gown, which shows off the enviable curves that Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner insists his female cast members maintain. "He would prefer we didn't work out and that we eat really well, so we look like healthy women,” January tells Tatler.
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Rex FeaturesPink to make the boys wink – and a much more modern cut – in Armani Privé at the 2008 SAG Awards.
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PA PhotosAn up-do adds a directional edge to January’s full-length, beaded white gown at the subsequent 10th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards.
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PA PhotosYes, we’re pretending that we don’t see those natural gloss tights, too. January temporarily throws off Betty – ironically for Mad Men promotional duties – in this contemporary canary yellow mini and uber-styled hair...
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PA Photos...But quickly goes back to the classics in cobalt blue brocade for the 15th Annual Race To Erase MS in May 2008.
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PA PhotosIt’s only a matter of time before Chanel finds our girl. This nautical-inspired all-black ensemble by the label is a huge departure from her usual glossy, structured look – but we approve 100 per cent.
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PA PhotosJanuary wears jeans shocker! The actress gets it pitch perfect in denim flares, a chic nude blouse and ‘undone’ hair at a party for Ocean Pacific clothing in June 2008.
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PA PhotosBack in character? January channels Betty to a T in this white lace midi dress and carefully blown-out curls three months down the line, at a lunch honouring the nominees for outstanding writing at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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PA PhotosBut, while we adore Betty’s 50s glam, it’s Modern January that gets our style vote every time. Why? Case in point: a white Dolce & Gabbana gown, plus lashings of hair jewellery, on the Emmys red carpet.
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PA PhotosConfidently setting off those hot red Manolo Blahniks with an unusually short and bright shirt dress at the Rodeo Drive Walk Of Style Awards.
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PA PhotosIt’s not long, though, before January gets back into screen siren mode as awards season kicks in. This powder blue Versace gown may be a classic, but the pop of orange lipstick proves to us that she’s still confidently in the style driving seat.
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PA PhotosWith her modern, bed-head hair and Elie Saab Couture sheath dress mirrored in her purple eyeshadow, January roundly wins praise for being the best dressed attendee at the 20th Annual Producers Guild Awards – and cements her reputation as a real one-to-watch on the red carpet. This is to become one of the actress’ most iconic looks to date.
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PA PhotosJust days later, January opts for classic Grecian in Andrew Gn at the 2009 SAG Awards.
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PA PhotosThere’s no stopping the label love-in! January busts out some chic, draped silk Chloé cinched in with a powder pink obi for the Parisian fashion house’s LA store launch in April 2009.
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PA PhotosThe Met Ball is a tricky place to make a sartorial splash – it is, after all, populated by the world’s most stylish people – but January appears to manage it with ease at the Model As Muse-themed bash in this simple gold mini dress by Michael Kors. Love, love, loving that long hair.
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PA PhotosJanuary has another moment of Betty rebellion at the Mad Men: Season 3 premiere in a polished LBD – though we note that the wavy bob is back.
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PA PhotosBringing sexy back in a much-talked-about mint green Versace gown at the 2009 Emmy Awards. For the record, it’s a DO from us.
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Rex FeaturesJanuary experiences a wardrobe malfunction south of the ankle at Variety's 1st Annual Power Of Women Luncheon in September 2009, but fortunately, the fabulousness of her black dress and headband combo is enough to redeem the look.
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Rex FeaturesAnother vintage January fashion moment: colour-blocked Gucci, a statement necklace and a high bun at the 2009 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in New York.
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Rex FeaturesShowing off her girly side in feminine fuchsia – sexed up with a few discreet cutaways – at the Oceana Annual Partners Award Gala in November 2009.
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PA PhotosJanuary rocks a beautiful Lanvin dress and matching headwrap at the 2010 Golden Globes, but oddly fails to set the red carpet alight. Talk about raining on our parade...
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Rex Features...Although, thanks to YSL, it’s not long before she’s back on top form, at the Met Ball in 2010. The out-there eye make-up and elbow-length opera gloves divide critics, but this is one our favourite ever January looks.
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Rex FeaturesSpotted: January caught in a rare clinch with a pair of trousers. Only for Louis Vuitton.
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PA PhotosEver wondered what an actress at the top of her game look like? Well, here it is. A toned, glowing and blow-dried-to-perfection January shimmers her way across that Emmy Awards red carpet in electric blue Atelier Versace.
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PA Photos...Followed by a risqué red chaser – also Atelier Versace – at the Golden Globes five months later...
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PA PhotosAnd topped off with a splash of sumptuous Carolina Herrera at the 2011 SAG Awards. Somebody, give this girl a fashion medal!
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PA PhotosAt the premiere of her new film, Unknown, January gets back to the important business of pushing the envelope in Alexander McQueen and her favourite make-up trick: directional eyeshadow.
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PA PhotosFlashing the flesh in Chanel – plus denim jacket. Is January’s fash-dar going awry again? If so, it’s with good reason – our girl’s about to announce her surprise pregnancy!
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PA PhotosThe fashion world lets out a collective squeal as January gives her baby bump its red carpet debut – and it’s in a mini dress! By Preen, no less. Bravo, Jan-Jo.
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PA PhotosHormones or no hormones, nothing’s going to throw January off her style path now. Proving that a slick of red lipstick can work wonders, she rocks this simple T-shirt, jeans and boots look out and about in LA.
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Rex FeaturesShe may be taking a break from red carpet duties now that bump’s getting bigger, but January’s no style slouch. Here, in June 2011, bump is accessorised to perfection in a chic belt over a printed maxi dress.
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Rex FeaturesFlat boots? Check. Black trousers? Check. Crisp white kaftan? Check. January assembles her wardrobe staples with military precision as her pregnancy progresses. That’s going to be one stylish baba!
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GSI / Barcroft MediaTwo weeks after baby Xander Dane makes his appearance in September 2011, January is back in her sunnies, deep scoop-neck T and a pair of chic, wide-legged trousers as she’s snapped taking her boy to a friend’s place in Santa Monica. Now, [i]that[i]’s what you call a hot mama.
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PA PhotosBy the time the eagerly-anticipated Mad Men Season 5 premiere celebration rolls around six months later, January’s back to her red carpet best, too. (Although we suspect that Betty might have something to say about that risque dress...)
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Rex FeaturesErmmm, we <3 the latest look from Ms. Jones. There's a lot going on but with her parred down beauty look she lets the Prabal Gurung floor length speak for itself.
Getty ImagesThere's a lot going on here, which has left us feeling unsure of Ms Jones' ensemble. We love the metallic embellishment and the silver sandals, but are less convinced by the layered tailoring.
