If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about fashion, it’s Blake Lively.
A lover of structured silhouettes, bold patterns and statement jewellery, the actress knows how to hit the right sartorial notes every single time — all without the help of a stylist.
Whether it be her ultra-glamorous red carpet looks, über trendy street-style or enviable maternity ensembles, there’s no denying that Lively has cemented her status as the ultimate fashion connoisseur. From her days as Serena Van der Woodsen to now, here we look back at the actress’ best looks to date.
2023–2024
Blake Lively has showcased a lot of earthy tones, particularly browns. She’s also mixed textures, with different patterns and fabrics, including leather.
Lively at a Tiffany & Co. store opening in April 2023. (Credit: Image: Getty)Blake Lively at the Michael Kors fashion show on 13 February 2024.(Credit:Source: Getty)
2021–2022
There’s no doubt Blake Lively could brighten up any room, but she really turned it on with lots of sequins and sparkles in her fashion for 2021 and 2022.
Lively wore a gold glittery mini dress to the 10th Annial Forbes Power Women’s Summit in September 2022. (Credit: Image: Getty)
Lively channelled the Statue Of Liberty at the 2022 Met Gala. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively at the premiere of ‘Free Guy’ in New York, August 2021. (Credit: Image: Getty)
2020
In early 2020, Lively’s fashion choices included luxurious looking coats and dresses. We also noticed the classic style of a more neutral layer over patterns, prints and bold shoes.
Lively out in Manhattan in January 2020. (Credit: Image: Getty)
Lively at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brookyn, January 2020. (Credit: Image: Getty)
2019
Here, there are hints of Blake Lively’s future fashion choices, with neutrals and metallic elements all in one outfit.
Lively attends Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2019.
2018
Let’s face it, 2018 was a big year for Blake Lively in fashion, as she stunned in a glamourus dress at the Met Gala and showcased her sharp suit-style at fashion events (not to mention casual outfits).
Lively at the Met Gala in 2018.Blake Lively looks polished in a striped suit and heels on a night out in 2018. (Credit: Image: Getty)‘Picnic anyone? I’ll bring the tablecloth,’ Lively joked of this 2018 ensemble. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively can pull off neon, here she was pictured back in August 2018. (Credit: Image: Getty)
She was spotted in this Bottega Veneta suit in August 2018.Lively went a little more casual with this undone blazer pantsuit in pink.She looked chic in Brunello Cucinelli, August 2018. (Credit: Getty Images)Blake Lively’s fashion includes great taste in shoes, like this checked dress with Christian Louboutin heels from March 2018.
Lively arrives at Michael Kors AW18 show in a red vinyl trench and Christian Louboutin shoes. (Credit: Image: Getty)
2017
If you’re looking for Blake Lively fashion inspo that covers iconic designers, this was a good year for it. We saw her in the likes of Chanel, Oscar De La Renta, Brandon Maxwell and Jonathan Simkhai (to name a few).
Lively spotted in a three-piece suit in October 2017.Lively on her October 2017 press tour for ‘All I See Is You’, wearing a bright yellow Brandon Maxwell look. (Credit: Image: Getty)
Lively on her October 2017 press tour for ‘All I See Is You’, wearing a Chanel houndstooth jumpsuit and Christian Louboutin heels.Lively on her press tour for ‘All I See Is You’, wearing an Oscar De La Renta dress in 2017. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively wearing Monse on her 2017 press tour. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively rocking Jonathan Simkhai for her 2017 press tour.
Lively at Variety’s Power of Women New York event in April 2017. (Credit: Image: Getty)
2016
Blake Lively wore a lot of dresses in 2016, showing how versatile they can be, from flowy gowns to maternity dresses to structured minis (and midis).
Blake Lively wore a laxy Emanuel Ungaro dress in July 2016 for the ‘Tonight Show’.Blake Lively wearing Jonathan Simkhai at a press junket for Cafe Society in July 2016.
Blake Lively in a Versace dress in June 2016.Lively rocks a maternity style dress in June 2016. (Credit: Image: Getty)Blake Lively wearing a Carolina Herrera mini dress for the premiere of ‘Café Society’ in July 2016. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively spotted in a Jenny Packham gown in NYC in June 2016.
Lively wears a flower-encrusted Michael Kors gown in February 2016. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively makes her 2016 Cannes Debut in a flowy Juan Carlos Obando jumpsuit. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively wears a Chanel haute couture coat in 2016. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively in Diane Von Furstenberg while in New York City, 2016. (Credit: Image: Getty)
2015
Blake Lively’s fashion choices in 2015 involved a lot of bright colours and sharp lines, as well as a bit of chic black.
Blake Lively wore a colourful, patterned jacket and mini dress while promoting her movie ‘Age of Adaline’ in 2015. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively attends the ‘Good Morning America’ TV Show in April 2015 in a bright blue-and-yellow outfit. (Credit: Image: Getty)Blake Lively was spotted in Midtown, New York in April 2015 in a lilac, smart casual outfit. (Credit: Image: Getty)
Lively in a tri-tone skirt and statement belt in New York, April 2015. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively in a black Monique Lhuillier blazer dress in April 2015 is the daring fashion inspiration we all need.
2012-2014
As Lively’s time on Gossip Girl wrapped up and she went on to new projects, we saw a mix of different styles. But even then, her fashion was on point.
Despite not working with a stylist (as so many other stars do), there’s no doubt Blake Lively has drawn inspiration from many sources. But one of the most heartwarming is her mother, who she credited as an inspiration at a Chanel event in 2011, according to CBS News.
Lively wore a gold mini dress and pink pumps in 2014.Lively celebrates becoming an ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, wearing Balmain, in 2013. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively attends the Gucci show at Milan Fashion Week in 2013, wearing a mustard leather dress. (Credit: Image: Getty)Lively in June 2012, at her appearance on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’. (Credit: Image: Getty)
