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18 of Kristen Bell's most daring looks, from bold street style to plunging necklines and embellished minidresses

Gabi Stevenson   

18 of Kristen Bell's most daring looks, from bold street style to plunging necklines and embellished minidresses
Kristen Bell pulls off a lot of different silhouettes and bold colors.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Raymond Hall/GC Images
  • Actress Kristen Bell has developed a fun and chic sense of style throughout her career.
  • From a backless brown gown to a bright orange suit, Bell's feminine style has a lot of range.

Kristen Bell stunned in a bright orange suit with colorful accents outside of the Today Show in 2019.

Kristen Bell stunned in a bright orange suit with colorful accents outside of the Today Show in 2019.
Kristen Bell outside the Today Show in New York City on February 25, 2019.      Raymond Hall/GC Images

The actress paired the bright suit with a hot pink top and sunglasses, along with a red mini bag. She kept her shoes simple with a pair of nude pumps.

Bell wore a pale yellow minidress with lots of embellishments to the "Bad Moms" premiere in 2016.

Bell wore a pale yellow minidress with lots of embellishments to the "Bad Moms" premiere in 2016.
Kristen Bell at the premiere of "Bad Moms" on July 26, 2016.      Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

This whimsical take on red carpet fashion made Bell look like a fairy. The structured shape of the skirt allowed the fabric flowers to take center stage.

The "Veronica Mars" actress showed off her best street style in a lime green dress and matching jacket in 2020.

The "Veronica Mars" actress showed off her best street style in a lime green dress and matching jacket in 2020.
Kristen Bell in New York City on February 21, 2020.      Jackson Lee/GC Images

Bell looked ultra cool in the green set paired with black boots and a black turtleneck. Her accessory of choice was a matching green juice.

One of Bell's most adventurous looks was this crocheted minidress at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

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Kristen Bell attends the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 16, 2018.      Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

The actress showed off her legs in this daring dress with crochet detailing and silver hardware.

For her visit to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in January 2022, Bell wore a cherry red dress with boots to match.

For her visit to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in January 2022, Bell wore a cherry red dress with boots to match.
Kristen Bell on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on January 25, 2022.      Jackson Lee/GC Images

The actress looked modern on stage in crocodile-print boots under her cowl-neck silk dress. She kept the rest of the look simple with a pin-straight bob and little to no jewelry.

The actress was also seen in all-red outside the show, this time featuring a puffer coat and white boots.

The actress was also seen in all-red outside the show, this time featuring a puffer coat and white boots.
Kristen Bell in Los Angeles on January 25, 2022.      Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images

Bell committed to a theme for the day, rocking a bright red puffer coat and clean white boots while walking down the street.

Kristen Bell made a major statement in this backless brown dress in 2010.

Kristen Bell made a major statement in this backless brown dress in 2010.
Kristen Bell at the world premiere of "When in Rome" on January 27, 2010.      Brian To/WireImage

What could have been a simple brown slip dress turned into a style moment for Bell. The beautiful rope detailing that cinched the front of her dress added even more interest to the look.

Bell brought the wow factor to the 2019 Emmys in a beaded, backless Dior gown.

Bell brought the wow factor to the 2019 Emmys in a beaded, backless Dior gown.
Kristen Bell at the 71st Annual Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019.      Steve Granitz/WireImage; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The stunning beadwork extended down the bodice of Bell's dress into stripes on the skirt. The array of colors popped against the black fabric, giving Bell a standout look for the evening.

Bell spiced up this tuxedo minidress with tons of sequins.

Bell spiced up this tuxedo minidress with tons of sequins.
Kristen Bell at the premiere of "Teen Titans Go! To The Movies" on July 22, 2018.      JB Lacroix/WireImage

A fuchsia clutch bag gave the monochrome look a fun pop of color. You could see Bell's double-breasted dress sparkling in the sunlight.

Bell's quirky A-line dress in a shade of bubblegum pink was a fun choice for the 2015 People's Choice Awards.

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Kristen Bell at the 41st Annual People's Choice Awards on January 7, 2015.      Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

The dress featured pink ruffles that began at her waist, lined down the front. Bell finished the look with tousled curls and silver accessories.

Bell's bold shift dress with colorful chevrons made an impact at the 2012 Do Something Awards.

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Kristen Bell at the 2012 Do Something Awards on August 19, 2012.      Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Although the look was a little more casual than some of her other red carpet moments, you could see Bell's fun-loving sense of style in this 2012 rainbow look.

The dress was toned down with black accents and accessories, but the actress didn't wear any jewelry with the outfit.

The star of "The Good Place" sported a floor-length plaid coat and matching pants in New York City in 2020.

The star of "The Good Place" sported a floor-length plaid coat and matching pants in New York City in 2020.
Kristen Bell in New York City on February 21, 2020.      Raymond Hall/GC Images

This chic set, combined with Bell's short bob and dark sunglasses, popped on the streets of New York City.

In another lime green moment, Bell brought elegance to the Critics' Choice Awards in 2020.

In another lime green moment, Bell brought elegance to the Critics
Kristen Bell at the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 12, 2020.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

The silk dress featured a sleek skirt attached to a loose top. The top also extended into a flowing cape that Bell wore off to the side. She finished with a silver clutch and dangling earrings.

Bell looked cool in a bold leopard-print jumpsuit and leather jacket.

Bell looked cool in a bold leopard-print jumpsuit and leather jacket.
Kristen Bell in New York City on February 25, 2019.      Raymond Hall/GC Images

In one of Bell's edgier looks, she wore a leather jacket on top of a bold wide-leg jumpsuit. Her mustard bag picked up on some of the colors in the jumpsuit, and her pointed-toe shoes peeking out from underneath added just a touch of drama.

Statement shoulders were the name of the game for Bell at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala.

Statement shoulders were the name of the game for Bell at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala.
Kristen Bell at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala on November 11, 2017.      Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The powder blue color of the gown looked beautiful on Bell, but it was the plunging neckline and sculptural shoulders that really made the look special.

Bell looked like a high-fashion mermaid in a silver jumpsuit at the 2017 People's Choice Awards.

Bell looked like a high-fashion mermaid in a silver jumpsuit at the 2017 People
Kristen Bell at the People's Choice Awards on January 18, 2017.      Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The ruffled bustier on Bell's scaled jumpsuit really made the ensemble feel like a fantasy.

The "Frozen" singer opted for a plunging, square neckline at the 2017 Golden Globes.

The "Frozen" singer opted for a plunging, square neckline at the 2017 Golden Globes.
Kristen Bell at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 8, 2017.      Steve Granitz/WireImage

Bell isn't afraid of a statement neckline. This time, the actress went for a square shape that went almost down to her waist. A pair of silver earrings and a chunky silver bracelet gave the look some contrast and picked up on the sparkling material.

Bell showed off her baby bump in 2014 with a floral jumpsuit at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Bell showed off her baby bump in 2014 with a floral jumpsuit at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Kristen Bell at "The Judge" premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 4, 2014.      Jason Merritt/Getty Images

This funky maternity jumpsuit with a halter top was a daring choice, but the loose fit and simple jewelry made the look feel a little more relaxed.

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