Vanessa Hudgens Gets A Wardrobe Overhaul
Vanessa's a former teen queen who's made the successful leap to bonafide star (see also: her new film The Frozen Ground), so we decided to see how her wardrobe's shifted from sweet and girly to boho babe and finally full-on glamazon.
Rex FeaturesBaby Blue
In her early days, Vanessa Hudgens embraced her girly side. And whilst a ruffly sky blue chiffon dress may seem miles away from the actress' style today, in 2004 there was still evidence of her boho tendencies: note the daisy in her hair.
Rex Features...Made For Walking
There's really no good reason to pair white cowboy boots and fishnet tights with green satin, but wear it she did, with a big smile.
We'll let V-Hudge off the hook, this was after all, early days (a screening of the first High School Musical film), but let's see where she could possibly go from here...
Rex FeaturesStreet Smart?
It's city slick (dog-printed jumper, studded belt and denim) on top... And beach down below? There were still some kinks to iron out in 2006, but at least Vanessa is working it with a smile in NY.
PA PhotosHollywood Glamour
Later that same year, Vanessa turned up the heat in a ruched champagne gown. She's aiming for a more mature appeal, but did she nail it?
PA PhotosBlack & White and Red all over...
Hair? Yes! Kimono? Eh...
Vanessa's Teen Vogue party look leaves something to be desired (although we'll excuse those leggings, it was 2006), but her confidence carries this outing.
PA PhotosGolden Girl
Wow! A year later and she's sparkling. For the American Music Awards, Vanessa opted for a shimmery mini with a box clutch and strappy heels, ensuring all eyes would be on her! A*
PA PhotosGrey Scale
At the Teen Choice Awards in 2008, the brunette beauty is working a seriously smart halterneck with a tiered skirt.
This was most definitely a departure from her development as the ultimate haute hippie, but it suited her perfectly, no?
In Her Stride
That's more like it! The High School musical alum really started to come into her own by the spring of 2009. Here she opted for a blouson floral print dress with violet heels and simple, wavy locks.
PA PhotosDior DO
2009 marked a major turning point for Vanessa, as she started to sample high-end designers, like this pretty purple number from Christian Dior.
PA PhotosCouture Cloud
Accompanying then-boyfriend Zac Efron to the premiere of his film Charlie St Cloud, it was obvious Van stole the show in this ivory silk mini by Reem Acra.
WENNPurple Patch
She’s arrived! Vanessa Hudgens smouldered in this bow-neck purple satin mini at Nylon Magazine’s 2010 Young Hollywood Party – though would you believe it prompted pregnancy rumours? No, us neither.
PA PhotosGot The Blues
For A Night Of Fashion & Technology in May 2010, Vanessa Hudgens rocked this mini turquoise Tibi sheath glammed up with tribal-inspired heels and a handful of necklaces.
Big Pictures'Til You Drop
Even superstars stick to the basics when it comes to hitting the shops. This is Vanessa Hudgens in spendaholic mode at the Westfield Mall in LA in May 2010, rocking a cool jeans, T and tassled bag combo.
PA PhotosBlack Out
Looking polished and grown-up, Vanessa Hudgens in Max Mara at the 2010 Crystal And Lucy Awards.
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Girls just wanna have fun – and Vanessa Hudgens looked like she was having it in spades at the MTV Movie Awards in 2010, where she teamed her frothy Jenny Packham babydoll dress with a metallic clutch and heels.
Boho Bombshell
Hot in the city! Vanessa Hudgens was papped out and about in LA in this boho-inspired strapless blouse and print maxi skirt ensemble, styled to ‘I couldn’t care less perfection’ with those beachy waves.
Rex FeaturesMissoni Me
It’s not your average beach look, but we love Vanessa Hudgens’s chutzpah! She hit the sand in this Missoni mini last July.
PA PhotosCloud Pleaser
Turning out to support then-boyfriend Zac Efron at the premiere of his film Charlie St Cloud in August 2010, Vanessa Hudgens wore this white Reem Acra dress with an on-trend mini bag.
PA PhotosSuper Style
Vanessa Hudgens caused a stir at ComiCon 2010, channelling her inner Wonder Woman in this itsy-bitsy cutaway LBD teamed with leopard print heels.
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Vanessa Hudgens has off-duty A-list dressing down to a T for a stroll around LA in an oversized scarf, skinny cargo pants and aviator shades.
PA PhotosFlower Girl
For the Hollywood premiere of Legend of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, Vanessa Hudgens came over all playful in this floral dress by US label Blu Moon, which she teamed with YSL heels.
PA PhotosDark Arts
On the dark side, Vanessa Hudgens attended a 2010 Guess fragrance launch in OTK boots, smokey eyes and splash of leopard print. Grr!
PA PhotosSilver Lining
What’s a starlet to wear when she turns 22? A silver Herve Leger bandage dress, of course, teamed with vertiginous heels. We love this young, bold look on a glowing Vanessa Hudgens.
WennParka Permit
Vanessa Hudgens gives us a masterclass in how to keep warm and go incognito in one fell swoop in this supersized parka out and about in LA.
PA PhotosTrail Blazer
Why so shy? Vanessa Hudgens pulled on her trademark strapless sheath for Marc Jacobs’ catwalk show in February (a fuchsia version by the designer himself, naturellement) – then covered up with a satin blazer.
Rex FeaturesHenna Happy
At the Diesel Black Gold show at New York Fashion Week, Vanessa Hudgens wore a tough-look leather dress from the new line with short boots and a kooky henna hand design.
Rex FeaturesPetal Power
Another day, another New York Fashion Week front row for Vanessa Hudgens. This time, it’s Marchesa – in Marchesa.
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For the LA premiere of her film Beastly, Vanessa Hudgens went full length and fabulous in this Julien Macdonald gown.
PA PhotosPuttin' On The Glitz
Vanessa Hudgens looked to Marchesa again – specifically, a sparkly silver cocktail dress – for Elton John’s Oscar party earlier this year.
PA PhotosIn The Pink
A demure Vanessa Hudgens covered up in a structured fuchsia dress, black coat and fishnet tights to arrive for an appearance on The Late Show.
Rex FeaturesVelvet Underground
...And obviously liked the black coat, black fishnets and blush satin heels combo so much, she recycled it with this edgy blue velvet dress the following day whilst out and about in New York.
Rex FeaturesLeather Up
At the LA premiere of Girl Walks Into A Bar, Vanessa Hudgens funked up her formal, full-length dress by 25 Park with a battered leather bomber jacket.
PA PhotosLeaf It Out
Vanessa Hudgens shone in Jenny Packham at the LA premiere of her new film Sucker Punch. This dress has got a gorgeous cutout at the back, keeping it fresh.
Rex FeaturesButter Wouldn't Melt
Vanessa Hudgens opted for this relatively conservative cream dress and cardigan look for a party thrown by hip magazine Nylon last month, adding a dose of edginess with short socks, flats and a studded clutch.
PA PhotosSnake Eyes
One word: wow. Vanessa Hudgens certainly ensured all eyes were on her at the release party for Sucker Punch in Las Vegas in this directional Blu Moon snake print two-piece with a daring head chain.
Rex FeaturesShady Lady
We can see you! Keeping a low profile, Vanessa Hudgens navigated LA last month in a wide-brimmed hat, rolled-up combats, slouchy knit and slogan T.
Bigpicturesphoto.comHigh Flier
Vanessa Hudgens demonstrated in-flight dressing at its best – plenty of loose layers – as she made her way to LAX for a flight to the UK to promote Sucker Punch at the end of March.
PA PhotosBeady Eye
For the after party of the Sucker Punch UK premiere, Vanessa Hudgens opted for elegance in this beaded Alberta Ferretti gown.
Rex FeaturesPrints Charming
Vanessa Hudgens was spotted leaving her London hotel on the Sucker Punch promo trail in these bold All Saints trousers teamed with her favourite slouchy cardigan. Making the most of the Great British High Street, V? Respect.
Bigpicturesphoto.comViolet Sweetie
Vanessa Hudgens pulled out all the stops for yet another round of London Sucker Punch promos in this super-pretty lilac embroidered dress. Love the way she’s casually shrugged her winter coat over her shoulders to beat the English chill.
PA PhotosOld Hollywood
Here's a nice change of pace. Vanessa wore an ivory jacquard dress by Moschino, and totally took us back to Hollywood's heydey.
Rex FeaturesThe Spring Breakers star embraced a more romantic style, wearing a draped lemon number by Maria Lucia Hohan a month later.
FlynetBut it was back to her signature layered - and leopard - look in the summer of 2012. Vanessa wore a sheer robe and short shorts for a trip to the recording studio.
Rex FeaturesBold & Beautiful
Let's be honest, this blinged out Naeem Khan creation wouldn't suit many - or even most - actress, but Hudgens carried it off without a hitch on the Spring Breakers red carpet.
Rex FeaturesFestival Fantasy
There's no one who styles it out for endless gigs quite like V-Hudge. The Spring Breakers actress nailed it in this black floral maxi from Urban Outfitters.
PA PhotosGatsby Glitz
Of all the flapper interpretations this spring, Vanessa was miles ahead of the competition in this shimmering mini - Gatsby would be proud.
PacificCoastNews.comHaute Hippie
She was back to her hippie routes, wearing a crochet knit top and super-low hiphuggers.
Rex FeaturesVarsity Girl
Embracing her urban side, Vanessa worked a letterman jacket, cropped jeans, piles of accessories and a messy plait to perfection.
White Wash
Vanessa hit the pavement in this season's hottest hue. Wearing a folksy chiffon blouse with tailored trousers, the starlet has found the perfect balance between her predilection for floaty silhouettes and smart style.
PA PhotosGlamour's Girl
Girl’s grown up. Vanessa Hudgens went glam in a jewel-embellished Jenny Packham jumpsuit. LOVE!
Teen Spirit
You’ve seen it here first: Vanessa Hudgens is bringing back the tie-waist plaid shirt look. Smells like Seattle, to us.
