44 photos that show how Blake Lively's style has evolved through the years

Lively sported many sartorial staples of the 2000s, including layers, a crop top, and low-rise jeans.

She paired the dress with a long pearl necklace, many bracelets, and strappy sandals.

At the CW launch party for the show, she meant business in a sleek black pantsuit. Lively also added more drama to the outfit with dark eyeliner and large waves.

Her mermaid-style gown really made a statement. Lively paired the dress with silver bracelets and sleek black gloves.

Orange seems to be one of her go-to red-carpet colors.

Lively finished the look with a thick belt cinched at her waist, a pair of black pointed-toe heels, and a large statement ring.

She matched her jewelry to the bejeweled details on the dress.

This time around, she wore a more modern Versace look for "The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" event. Her one-shoulder teal gown featured a leg-exposing slit and plunging neckline.

The actress wore a red gown with floral details. She also wore her hair in a slick ponytail and kept her makeup simple.

She finished the look with one crystal bracelet.

One-shoulder dresses were one of Lively's go-to red-carpet looks in the aughts. She paired the dramatic dress with a busy pair of patterned pumps.

Aside from her jewelry, Lively committed to the black and white motif from head to toe.

That movie set was also where she met her future husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Lively matched her embellished minidress to her heels and lipstick. She did, however, deviate from red with her dark rings.

Lively paired the blue Emilio Pucci gown with a pair of magenta peep-toe heels and delicate gold jewelry.

Fittingly enough, Lively paired the ballerina-like dress with a bun, white jewelry, and simple makeup.

She paired her multicolored gown with minimal jewelry, dark eye makeup, and tight ringlets.

Her semi-sheer gown featured metallic details. Lively paired the champagne dress with beige sandals and jewelry.

The semi-sheer white dress had tulle tiers. She also wore a stack of gold bracelets on one arm and several rings on the opposite hand.

The actress completed the look with a loose fishtail braid.

Lively paired the outfit with white jewelry and nail polish. She completed the look with a pair of cheetah-print heels.

The mid-length dress featured cutouts and feather details. Lively finished the look with gold sandals, dark eyeliner, and fringe earrings.

The actress seems to like mermaid-style gowns, as she frequently wears this style to red carpet events. Lively completed the look with large curls and scarlet-red lipstick.

This maroon minidress featured white trim and a reflective plastic panel over her chest. The actress also matched her shoes to the trim on the dress.

The actress wore a strapless teal gown with a dramatic, feathery black train, and kept in the theme with dark eye makeup.

Lively looked very old Hollywood as she paired her sparkling champagne gown, tight ringlets, and statement jewelry. The dress had a long, dramatic train — one of Lively's usual red-carpet looks.

She wore a patterned minidress, sported hoop earrings, and pushed her voluminous hair off her face with a thick headband.

She also complemented the light-pink accent on her dress with suede heels and a mini clutch.

Lively paired her yellow gown with more understated heels.

She channeled old Hollywood again with large curls, large earrings, and a bold red gown.

The dress featured semi-sheer panels and a fringe train — two staples in Lively's red-carpet arsenal.

Lively kept her hair and makeup simple, finishing off her ensemble with a pair of neutral Louboutin sandals and matching silver accessories.

The strapless dress featured high-cut slits, which revealed that the dress had a silky bottom layer.

She paired the floral millennial pink gown with dark eye makeup, deep-pink lipstick, and statement earrings.

With her blonde hair swept into a bun, Lively channeled Cinderella. She also coordinated her jewelry with the details on her dress.

The strapless dress was cinched at her waist and featured a busy floral pattern. She kept her jewelry, makeup, and shoes simple as she stuck with a dark motif.

She wore a fit-flare teal dress for the occasion. This was also the first public appearance they made with their two daughters, James and Ines.

The actress also wore a pair of matching green statement bracelets, and completed her ensemble with a smoky eye and neutral lip.

Once again, Lively sported an outfit with fringe details. She also paired her sparkling black ensemble with matching eye makeup, lace-up flats, jewelry, and a bejeweled clutch.

The actress kept her jewelry simple with a pair of matching green statement earrings. She completed her look with dark eye makeup and simple pink lipstick.

The dress featured mesh panels, fringe details, and a dark floral pattern. The actress completed the look with simple gold sandals, pink lipstick, several rings, and a messy updo.

Lively went all in on the Comme des Garçons theme, sporting a gown with a dramatic blue feather train. Feathers continue to be a recurring motif in her wardrobe.

She kept her makeup, jewelry, and hair relatively simple, which allowed the dress to shine.

She wore a red-and-gold gown with a long train that cascaded down the Met Gala stairs. At the time, she told Vogue that it took designers 600 hours to create.

The strapless gown was covered in sparkles and extended down to her ankles. She also wore a long red bow tied around her waist, and earrings that reached her shoulders.

At the 2018 VMAs, Lively wore a white suit comprised of a sharp jacket and oversized pants.

Lively later said she wore numerous pantsuits to promote her film "A Simple Favor," and criticized people for imposing "double standards" on women who wish to wear pants over skirts.

Her sleeveless gown was semi-sheer and featured a layered skirt. She also wore a silver overlay atop the dress.

The sparkling gown was sleeveless and had an ankle-length skirt with a thigh-high slit. She completed her ensemble with strappy sandals and a curled hairstyle.

Designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Lively's dress had off-the-shoulder short sleeves that she wore with long leather gloves that covered most of her arms.

For accessories, the actress chose a knee-high pair of Christian Louboutin boots, and layers of pearl and chain necklaces from Lorraine Schwartz.

She attended a Michael Kors show during New York Fashion Week in a plaid vest worn over a white button-up. Lively paired the tops with black trousers, silver bracelets, and studded boots.

The sleeveless dress was designed by Prabal Gurung. It had three triangular cutouts across her chest, all of which were lined with silver sequins. The gown was also backless.

On Instagram, Lively shared that she also wore Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Louboutin heels, and silver chains braided into her ponytail.