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Renee Zellweger's Style Transformation, From Carolina Herrera Gowns... To Carolina Herrera Gowns

Many of Hollywood's stars form close relationships with certain designers over the course of their careers. Renee Zellweger is one such celebrity, and her deep and abiding love for Carolina Herrera's designs is the stuff of sartorial legends. However famed Ms. Zellweger is for transforming her image to fit Hollywood's expectations, it is her timeless taste in couture which her public should pay attention to. The actress consistently selects silhouettes which flatter her figure, shades which play up her pale complexion, and fashion-forward details which add just enough interest to her ensembles. Here is a comprehensive look over Renee Zellweger's fashion history, minus the demeaning comments which critics so enjoy lobbing her way.

by Tyler Atwood

In A Vintage Jean Desses Gown, 2001

The Bridget Jones actress selected this timeless lemon meringue-colored Jean Desses gown for the 2001 Oscars.

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In Purple Sheath, 2001

The actress selected a delicately ruched purple sheath with thin off-the-shoulder straps for the Vogue Fashion Awards in 2001.

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In A Pink Strapless Tea-Length Gown, 2002

This lighter-than-air petal-pink tea-length Carolina Herrera suited Zellweger’s lithe frame and pale complexion.

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In A Black Cutout Gown, 2002

Zellweger selected this edgy cut-out dress for a 2002 red carpet appearance, looking much like a couture crochet pattern.

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In A Red Beaded Gown, 2003

A delicately beaded crimson gown with the thinnest of straps and a peekaboo panel at the bodice by Carolina Herrera was the toast of the 2003 Oscars.

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In A Printed Wrap Dress, 2003

A printed wrap dress a la DVF provided Zellweger with a perfectly prim vintage-inspired look for a late night talk show appearance in 2003.

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In A Cream Mermaid Gown, 2003

The Carolina Herrera-clad actress donned matching cream gloves which complemented her off-white column gown to the delight of her fans and critics in 2003.

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In Carolina Herrera, 2005

A deconstructed, rouge, strapless Carolina Herrera gown enhanced Zellweger’s slim frame for the 2005 Oscars.

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In A Printed Red Cocktail Dress, 2005

Wearing crimson Manolo Blahnik peep toe heels and a printed cocktail dress, Zellweger’s fashion was on fire at the 2005 Cinderella Man premiere.

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In (Another) Black Gown, 2006

The actress stepped out in yet another raven-hued Carolina Herrera creation for the 2006 Golden Globes.

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In An Emerald Cocktail Dress, 2007

An emerald cocktail dress with a draped sweetheart neckline gave Zellweger subtle allure at the 2007 Golden Globes.

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In A Red Strapless Gown, 2008

Zellweger’s rust-colored ruched strapless number struck a sophisticated note in 2008.

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In An Embellished Silver Carolina Herrera Gown, 2008

Talk about Silver Screen glamour! Zellweger shimmered in an embellished silver Carolina Herrera gown at the 2008 Oscars.

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In Yet Another Black Gown, 2009

A black Carolina Herrera gown with sheer chiffon overlay at the bodice was firmly within Zellweger’s comfort zone for the 2009 Golden Globes.

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In A Red Wrap Dress, 2009

Zellweger’s red wrap dress gave the actress an air of fierce confidence in 2009.

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Striking An Impressive Pose In A Silver Ball Gown, 2009

An awkwardly contorted Zellweger nevertheless looked impeccably elegant in a draped silver Carolina Herrera gown in 2009.

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In A Blue Bow-Embellished Gown, 2010

The actress gave the paparazzi a shimmy in this flirty bow-embellished blue frock at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.

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In Pink Satin, 2010

A single-shoulder fuchsia satin dress gave the statuesque star something to smile about in 2010.

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In An Ice-Blue Embroidered Gown, 2011

Zellweger rendered her already-adoring audience speechless in this ice-blue ball gown embellished with sprays of silver beading for the Golden Camera Awards in 2011.

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In An Emerald Mini Dress, 2011

A jewel-toned strapless mini dress by Tommy Hilfiger dazzled against Zellweger’s fair complexion in 2011.

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In A Grey Sheath, 2012

A slim grey Carolina Herrera sheath with ruching at the bodice lent Zellweger a regal mien at the 29th Annual Fashion Group International Night of Stars in 2012.

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In A Black Gown With Train, 2012

Zellweger went off-book and slightly out of character in this inky black backless Emilio Pucci gown for the 2012 Met Ball.

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In A Red Shift, 2014

A persimmon-hued Carolina Herrera sheath with boxy sleeves and a slim belt was a slam-dunk for the 2014 Couture Council Award Luncheon.

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