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40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause

Zendaya turns 19 today and in celebration of her big day we're rounding up some of her best style moments. From fun and flirty to minimal and chic, there's nothing the birthday girl can't slay!
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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In Bloom

A fresh, fun take on ’70s hippie style is the name of the game here and we’re loving it! Zendaya served a little flower power in this embellished crop top and matching flared trouser combo while hosting the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards.

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Such a Lady

How posh is this outfit? Zendaya looked every bit of a lady in this prim and proper skirt and vest combo. We love how her relaxed shirt, peep toe shoes and pulled back hair makes the look come together.

40 Times Zendaya's Style Deserved a Round of Applause
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Glitter Girl

Bling reigned supreme in this shimmering Nicholas Jebran shirtdress and Roberto Cavalli platforms. Clearly the style star wasn’t afraid of a little shimmer and the bold cut to match was definitely a great choice.

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Simply Elegant

Although it was Zendaya’s faux locs that made headlines when she hit the Oscars red carpet this year, we’d like to direct the attention back to this gorgeous satin Vivienne Westwood gown. The young star exuded beauty, grace and class in this dreamy number.

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Queen Zendaya

This is how you make your MET Gala debut. Zendaya dominated the red carpet when she rocked this regal Fausto Puglisi gown at the biggest fashion event of the year.

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Plaid Magic

Zendaya opted for a classic look in this Michael Kors plaid full skirt and crop top. We’re loving the sophisticated lady vibe we’re getting from this outfit.

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Cool, Calm, Collected

Zenday displayed another level of chic in a cropped sheer top and a pair of wide-leg pants. We love how to cuts in this ensemble are blunt yet feminine. She wins again.

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Grecian Goddess

Sometimes a summer day requires a flowing maxi dress, cute sandals and a top knot. Zendaya shows that a casual moment never has to be drab in this adorable ensemble.

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Cut-Out Chic

Cut-outs never looked so cool. Zendaya is a fiercely fashionable girl about town in this Solace London jumpsuit.

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Ruffle Mania

It’s hard to go wrong with black and white, but to slay it in this manner? That’s no easy task either. The ruffles are perfect! And they’re left to make their statement without being drowned out by the super svelte skirt and simple pumps.

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Fun & Flirty

Fashion is all about fun and that sentiment is perfectly captured in this colorful look. The bold accessories and red pumps round everything out quite nicely.

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Dramatic Finish

Baby’s got back!  This designer striped piece already stuns but the cut-out back and dramatic finish takes the cake. 

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Yellow Sunshine

Good morning, America! Zendaya poses in a black and white printed dress and an exquisite yellow trench-like coat with a shiny finish. 

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Dress Of Many Colors

Unexpected? Not really. This fashionista has the guts to try just about anything. For the ultimate head-turning moment, this beauty rocked a one-shoulder, striped frock that flaunted a leg-defining split. 

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Utilitarian Utopia

Feeling herself?  This leading lady owns the red carpet in a two-piece hunter green and golden number. But she doesn’t stop there! To bring together this utilitarian look, Zendaya sports an army green cap with gold hoop accessories. 

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Modern Lady

Keeping it lady-like yet modern, Zendaya is right on trend in this matching Pamella Rolland set. Her ensemble is elevated with desirable sheer paneling and stunt-worthy booties. 

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Back To Black

This polished pencil skirt, paired with a sporty jacket is such a clever combination. And it’s not just the juxtaposition of the silhouettes but the matching detail on both pieces that cause quite the fashion commotion. 

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Pink Me Back Together

Picture perfect pink from the top of her head all the way down to her heels! This starlet displays a blazing pink frock with an exposed back and bow detailing. 

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Honestly Sensational

Fresh, beautiful and honestly sensational! This Disney star flaunts a marvelous feminine number. The yellow rosed print combined with a pair of studded Christian Louboutin pumps creates an all-around completed look. 

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Clever Combination

Talk about impressive! The clever combination of a culottes suit, crop top and a pair of classic pumps is utterly and fashionably genius. 

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Unconventional Preppy

Mmm, hmmm honey! This diva flaunts the ideal masculine feel in a pair of preppy plaid trousers and an unconventional white button-up. She proves that tomboy chic is just so easy.

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White Out

So perfect that we don’t need white out! This starlet stuns in a pair of wide-leg trousers and a knotted transparent t-shirt. 

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Sky High, Thigh-High

Far from plain! Zendaya keeps it sassy in a pair of thigh-high lace boots and a contemporary zebra frock.

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Dope Denim

Jumpsuits are all the rage and Zendaya lived up to perfection in this denim one-piece. Underneath the plunging neckline, the actress adds a funky design top and kills it in a pair of simple sandals.

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Eclectic Energy

Cinched at the waist and flaired below the hips, this 18-year-old flaunts an eclectic one-shoulder cocktail dress. 

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Bohemian White

Zendaya gives us the cold shoulder in an all-white bohemian blouse and a pair of tailored trousers. To advance her look, the darling incorporates a pair of silver peep-toe pumps, stacked silver bracelets and a sophisticated clutch. 

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Back At-Cha

Look back at it! This beauty dared to make a statement and she nailed it. The dramatic feathered train meshed with red pumps was everything and more. 

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Masculine vs Feminine

Zendaya is the master of mixing feminine and masculine pieces. The vintage floral set paired with a luxe leather jacket creates an ensemble to die for. 

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Irresistibly Trendy

The star-studded actress looks irresistibly trendy in a textured pastel skirt set and an array of debonair silver accessories.

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Perfectly Pretty

Perfectly pretty! Zendaya glows in a baby blue and black ball gown. The beauty of the piece is ultimately the high cinched floral skirt of the dress, which mellows out the structured boxy top. 

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Top Hat Trendy

Tailored to a T, Zendaya makes an entrance in this uber structured jumpsuit. To top off the look, no pun intended, the actress sports an exaggerated statement hat. 

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The Simple Life

We’re seeing blurred lines! Zendaya’s striped MaxMara dress, Giuseppe Zanotti laced heels and stacked gold bangles is a major minimalist moment.

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Mad Plaid

Already quite the fashion chameleon, Zendaya steps out on a limb in a Vivienne Westwood plaid suit, H. Lorenzo cropped top, Ruthie Davis sandals and a seriously fly fedora –– and aces the look!

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Dotted Line

Few people can pull off separates successfully on the red carpet, and Zendaya is one of them. The artist’s Emanuel Ungaro polka dot maxi skirt and ruffled blouse-combo adds a bit of whimsy to seriously chic hair and make-up.

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Runway Ready

We interrupt these red carpet moments to bring you snapshots of Zendaya front row at New York Fashion Week. This olive leather toggle coat and knee-high boots with an unexpected stark white satchel is so swoon-worthy.

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Gold Star

Zendaya first caught our eye when she arrived on the red carpet at Teen VOGUE’s annual Young Hollywood event wearing a long lamé pleated skirt by Reem Acra with a button-down blouse by Dolce & Gabbana. Her best fashion moment to date!

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Flower Power

When the actress hit the Radio Disney carpet in this Juicy Couture short suit and Gucci ankle strap sandals we were officially sold on her style. The look was sleek and sophisticated but with a touch of whimsy.

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Bright Young Thing

What a bright idea for the fashionista to pair this marigold belted Prada dress with cobalt Giuseppe Zanotti’s!

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Mad Plaid

Zendaya played with plaid perfectly, sporting a dress by designer Shoshanna and adding a dose of color with satin bubble gum pink Christian Lacroix sling backs.

 

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Floral Fresh

The fashionista mixes a little sugar and spice in a voluminous pastel Alice+Olivia dress, American Apparel sweatshirt with a bedazzled collar, finished with a hot pair of Ruthi Davis gladiator platforms.

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