Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Cheryl Cole Style Evolution Fashion Photos Look Back at Over 70 of Cheryl's Most Memorable Fashion Moments 25 August 2018 by Gemma Cartwright Image Source: Getty When a 19-year-old Cheryl Tweedy (as she was known back then) first hit the public eye as one of the members of Popstars: The Rivals girl band Girls Aloud, few of us would have pegged her as a future style icon. Favouring baggy jeans, cheap tops, and chunky belts, she made all the mistakes the rest of us made in the early 2000s, gypsy skirts and all. But the dimpled Geordie spent the next decade building a career that included No. 1 albums, film cameos, books, cosmetics contracts, and a high-profile TV judging gig, and she obviously picked up some style tips along the way. The X Factor's live shows gave us a peek at Cheryl's most glamorous outfits, but it's her annual appearances at the Cannes Film Festival that we really look forward to. It's safe to say she's had some fashion misses over the years, but when she gets it right, it's pure celebrity style magic. There isn't a single trend that Cheryl's afraid to try, and we love her fashion fearlessness. Take a look back at her ever-changing style for proof as we relive over 70 of her most memorable style moments. Image Source: Getty / Ricky Vigil For the Syco party in July 2018, Cheryl wore a ruffled Cushnie et Ochs dress. 1 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Daniele Venturelli At the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, Cheryl looked ethereal in a sheer white gown by Zuhair Murad. 2 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave J Hogan On the red carpet at the Brit Awards in February 2018, Cheryl chose a Jean-Louis Sabaji minidress and Saint Laurent heels. 3 / 78 Image Source: Getty / John Phillips Cheryl wore a simple black satin sheath dress to mingle with Prince Charles and Dame Helen Mirren at a Prince's Trust event in February 2018. 4 / 78 Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett For an appearance at a charity fundraiser in London, Cheryl wore a belted tee, an asymmetric skirt, and checked thigh-high boots. 5 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Tristan Fewings Putting in an appearance at the #Game4Grenfell charity football match, Cheryl teamed a cropped blouse with red Givenchy trousers and a Gucci belt. 6 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis Cheryl attended a L'Oral event during Paris Fashion Week wearing a black jumpsuit with a sheer top and cape detail. 7 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang For the Vogue 100 gala celebration in May 2016, Cheryl wore an off-the-shoulder dress by Dion Lee with Jimmy Choo boots. 8 / 78 Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel At the Cannes Film Festival in May 2016, Cheryl stunned in an elaborately embroidered Naeem Khan gown. 9 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Gisela Schober Hitting the Chopard Trophy Ceremony in Cannes, Cheryl wore a plunging Zuhair Murad jumpsuit. 10 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Kristy Sparow On the arm of new beau Liam Payne at Eva Longoria's Global Gift Gala, Cheryl picked a pretty pink gown by Elizabeth and James. 11 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Luca Teuchmann Cheryl picked a Zuhair Murad couture gown with a rise and fall hemline for the Brit Awards in February 2016. 12 / 78 Image Source: Getty / JACK TAYLOR At the British Fashion Awards in November 2015, Cheryl wore a sheer dress by Topshop. 13 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Stuart C. Wilson All glammed up for the Music Industry Trust Awards in November 2015, Cheryl wore a lace-top gown with a split white skirt by Galvan London. 14 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Keith Hewitt For the first week of The X Factor live shows, Cheryl slipped into a short, sparkly dress by Stephane Rolland. 15 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Keith Hewitt Celebrating Ant and Dec's birthday in October 2015, Cheryl wore a white dress by Elizabeth and James (£480) with an asymmetrical lace-up detail. 16 / 78 Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett To celebrate Nicola's 30th birthday, Cheryl partied in a Balmain dress (£1,715). 17 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole At the Pride of Britain Awards in September 2015, Cheryl opted for a sophisticated Victoria Beckham gown in midnight-blue velvet, teamed with an arm cuff and big earrings. 18 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole At the press launch of The X Factor 2015, Cheryl stunned in a zip-up Balmain minidress. 19 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mark Robert Milan For her StormFlower Noir fragrance launch, Cheryl topped a Narciso Rodriguez jumpsuit with a bold gold beaded choker. 20 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Neil Mockford/Alex Huckle A pretty Miu Miu shift dress with Sophia Webster heels was Cheryl's cute choice for the London X Factor auditions in 2015. 21 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang Another day of London auditions called for another mini, this time by Red Valentino, teamed with Gucci heels. 22 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Shirlaine Forrest At the Manchester auditions for The X Factor 2015, Cheryl flashed her tummy in a Mugler crop top. 23 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Venturelli At the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, Cheryl opted for a very dramatic caped couture gown by Ralph & Russo. 24 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Eamonn M. McCormack 25 / 78 Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett A flirty little Issa dress complemented Cheryl's shorter haircut when she attended a L'Oreal event in London in March 2015. 26 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Marc Piasecki A bright and breezy Fendi dress got an edgy overhaul with a pair of peep-toe Givenchy boots as Cheryl arrived in Cannes in 2015. 27 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland Designer MT Costello was responsible for Cheryl's cobalt lace gown, worn to the 2014 Pride of Britain Awards. 28 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo A classic white blouse was given a ladylike touch with a ribbon tie for an appearance at the ICAP Charity Day event in December 2014. 29 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Tim P. Whitby A chic little Jason Wu dress with a contrasting collar was Cheryl's pick for the X Factor press launch in 2014. 30 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Ian Gavan Neon-hued Phillip Lim separates made Cheryl stand out at the X Factor Wembley auditions in 2014. 31 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Neil Mockford/Alex Huckle Another Phillip Lim piece, this time a sporty blue shell top, gave a lift to Cheryl's Alexander Wang leather miniskirt at the Radio 1 studios in 2014. 32 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mark Robert Milan At an event to launch her new perfume, the new Mrs Fernandez-Versini made a dramatic entrance in a blush dress with lace trim by Zuhair Murad. 33 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mark Robert Milan At a party to celebrate her marriage, Cheryl chose a dramatic gown by British couturiers Ralph & Russo. 34 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Ben A. Pruchnie Cheryl Cole arrived for the London auditions of The X Factor at Emirates Stadium in 2014 in a pair of Temperley trousers. 35 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang At the Manchester X Factor auditions in June 2014, Cheryl chose a sporty top and pleated skirt. 36 / 78 Image Source: Getty / SAV A slouchy peplum Stella McCartney look helped Cheryl stand out at the 2014 X Factor auditions in London. 37 / 78 Image Source: Getty / David M. Benett At the De Grisogono: Fatale in Cannes party in 2014, Cheryl wore a dramatic plunging Stéphane Rolland Couture gown. 38 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Danny Martindale On the red carpet for the Foxcatcher premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, Cheryl wore a rise-and-fall gown by Monique Lhuillier. 39 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Venturelli Cheryl mixed her prints at the Roberto Cavalli show at Milan Fashion Week in 2013. 40 / 78 Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel At the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, Cheryl stunned in a burgundy lace Zuhair Murad dress. 41 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dan Kitwood Cheryl took to the state at the queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in a dramatic ombré gown by Eva Minge. 42 / 78 Image Source: Getty / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT Cheryl Cole brought out the red ostrich-feather train in her Stéphane Rolland gown at the Amour premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. 43 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave M. Benett Cheryl wore a Victoria Beckham dress for the London premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting. 44 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Ian Gavan At the 2011 Brit Awards, Cheryl shimmered in black sequins by Stella McCartney. 45 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave J Hogan On stage for her A Million Lights arena tour in 2012, Cheryl picked a printed jumpsuit. 46 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Eamonn McCormack A flirty coral minidress was Cheryl's choice for the 2012 Summertime Ball. 47 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Eamonn McCormack At the 2011 Pride of Britain Awards, Cheryl debuted a new hairdo and a killer Victoria Beckham gown. 48 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave Hogan/CC Supporting The Black Eyed Peas, Cheryl rocked a camouflage outfit that stripped off to reveal a strappy lingerie-inspired look. 49 / 78 Image Source: Film Magic Cheryl Cole picked a black velvet peplum design at the Giuseppe Zanotti Design shop event in 2012. 50 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland Celebrating her collaboration with shoe brand Stylistpick, Cheryl topped a pleated and gathered dress with a huge bouffant hairdo. 51 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Jon Furniss At the 2011 Elle Style Awards, Cheryl was a bombshell in Alexander McQueen. 52 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave M. Benett For her 28th birthday party at London's Sanderson Hotel, Cheryl chose a high-neck Stella McCartney dress with white paillettes. 53 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland Another Cannes Film Festival, another stunning Stéphane Rolland dress for Cheryl, this time in 2011. 54 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter Was this the outfit that marked the beginning of the end for Cheryl's time on the US X Factor? Her coral and purple ensemble was mocked by the press . . . But it was the hair that really got people talking. 55 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland A pretty salmon-coloured dress was a chic choice at the UK Finals of Celebrate Success in 2011. 56 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave Hogan Cheryl kept things casual in wet-look trousers and a metallic knit, but not as casual as her X Factor mini me Cher Lloyd. 57 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Fred Duval Celebrating the launch of a collaboration with De Grisogono, Cheryl didn't let rain stop play as she posed in a sparkling minidress. 58 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland At the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Cheryl picked a lacy Julien Macdonald gown. 59 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Tony Barson In Cannes for the 2010 Film Festival, Cheryl flashed some flesh in a white Versace gown. 60 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland A Roberto Cavalli gown was Cheryl's choice for the De Grisogono party at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. 61 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave M. Benett At the 2009 Brit Awards, Cheryl picked a floral-appliqué mini with sheer panels by Georges Chakra. 62 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland In January 2010, Cheryl turned to Stéphane Rolland for this couture creation with matching wristbands, worn to the National Television Awards. 63 / 78 Image Source: WireImage Cheryl emerged on the red carpet in an Igor Chapurin one-shouldered number with metallic heels for the 2009 Pride of Britain Awards. 64 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave Hogan/Girls Aloud When Girls Aloud played Wembley Stadium (supporting Coldplay), they went big with their costumes. This neon-trimmed mini was one of many looks Cheryl sported during the set. 65 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland At the 2005 Brit Awards, it was all about the cleavage for Cheryl Cole in this frilled midi dress. 66 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland At the 2007 Red Cross Ball, Cheryl chose a sophisticated metallic halter-neck gown. 67 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave M. Benett A barely recognisable blonde, be-fringed Cheryl went sexy in liquid jersey at the 21st Anniversary Party for Elle Magazine in 2006. 68 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Ferdaus Shamim A blonde Cheryl chose a menswear-inspired look for the UK premiere of It's a Boy Girl Thing in 2006. 69 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave M. Benett At the premiere of Alien Autopsy in 2006, Cheryl and her Girls Aloud pal Kimberley Walsh coordinated their empire-line frocks. 70 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave Hogan At the T4 Polls Winners Party in 2005, Cheryl was sweet as pie in a '50s-style prom dress. Remember the Biology video? 71 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Goffredo di Crollalanza In 2005, Cheryl's go-to look was low-slung jeans, a big belt, and a tiny top. 72 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Jon Furniss A 2004 appearance at Party in the Park was a chance for Cheryl to go casual in a boob tube, boy jeans, and a baseball cap. 73 / 78 Image Source: Getty It was boho all the way in July 2005, when Cheryl hit the town in London for a night out. 74 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland Remember gypsy skirts and satin corsets? Cheryl probably wishes she didn't! This 2005 look is probably best left in the past. 75 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Jo Hale The 2005 Capital FM Awards were another chance for Cheryl and Kimberley to coordinate their looks, this time in lots of beige and brown. 76 / 78 Image Source: Getty / ShowBizIreland At Samantha Mumba's birthday party in 2004, Cheryl looked to the East in her embroidered dress. 77 / 78 Image Source: Getty / Dave Hogan In 2002, Cheryl Tweedy was picked to become a member of Girls Aloud through the TV show Popstars: The Rivals. This was her first official publicity photo as a member of the band. 78 / 78 Celebrity FashionBritish CelebritiesCelebrity EvolutionsCheryl ColeCherylLiam PayneHelen MirrenKing Charles IIICelebrity BirthdaysCheryl Fernandez-Versini