“We decided that using the marigold as an influence for her character would be how we would [include Mexican elements], because it’s a very powerful symbol in Mexican culture, representing grief and resurrection, but also passion and creativity,” the designer told E! News in September 2021. “We thought we could use [the color of marigold] symbolically throughout her wardrobe.”
Keep scrolling to see Selena’s style evolve from her teen days to now.
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2007
The then-14-year-old kept it simple on the red carpet for the premiere of Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. The pair of black converse and the vest completed this look.
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2008
By the following year, Selena began outgrowing her preppy phase and started to experiment with a more mature look. She also cut her hair into a cute, medium-length bob.
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2009
You can never go wrong with a little black dress, and this adorable one is a testament to that. We’re lovin’ everything from the black pumps to the flower-like detailing on the shoulders.
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FilmMagic/Getty Images
2010
Selena is the queen of simplicity. In this shot, she was walking over to greet fans and she honestly couldn’t have looked better in this super casual outfit.
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Steve Granitz/WireImage
2011
For the 2011 Grammys, the star looked absolutely stunning in an off-white lengthy dress. By then, she brought her signature long locks back.
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Fernando Leon/Getty Images
2012
We see you, girl! At 19, Selena launched her self-titled fragrance and wore matching shorts and a crop top to the premiere in New York City. The pumps paired with the shorts help perfectly show off one of her best assets — her legs.
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2013
For the Berlin premiere of Spring Breakers, the actress wore a low-cut blazer that showed off some serious cleavage. The smokey-eye was the perfect addition to this hot look.
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GONZALO/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
2014
The “Come and Get It” crooner’s street style is unmatched! This romper paired with a leather jacket is the perfect mix of edge and class.
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Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Entertainment Industry Foundation
2014
Lookin’ like a greek goddess! Selena looks stunning in any color, but especially in white.
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Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
2015
It’s not often the Wizards of Waverly Place alum wears anything sparkly, but on this rare occasion, she rocked sequins from head to toe, and it worked well!
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2017
A little experiment is good sometimes! Sel ditched her dark locks and opted for blonde at the 2017 Fashion Awards in London.
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Robert Kamau/GC Images
2017
The Texas native stepped out in New York City in a gorgeous orange dress. This is still a great summer outfit despite the fact she wore it a few years ago.
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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Coach
2018
For the Coach Fall 2018 runway show, Selena looked stunning in a floral look, which she accessorized with a jacket and bangs.
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Steve Granitz/WireImage
2018
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2019
For the NYC premiere of The Dead Don’t Die, she wore all-black and kept it mostly natural in the face. We love that she never has to try too hard.
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Tony Barson/FilmMagic
2019
Selena continuously proves that you don’t have to show a lot of skin to look sexy or confident. This all-blue outfit is too cute!
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George Pimentel/WireImage
2019
However, she also proves that showing skin or wearing whatever you want is OK. This silky leg-slit dress was all about anyone talked about at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and we totally get it.