When all else fails, we'll always have fond memories of Emma Watson [1] as the precocious Hermione Granger [2] in the Harry Potter [3] series, but the actor has accomplished (and grown up!) a lot in her career since her pre-teen acting days. Watson has become a strong activist with her "He For She" campaign [4] with the United Nations, championed denounced fast fashion [5], modelled for big brands, and starred in other critically acclaimed movies like "Little Women" [6]. Just like her vast portfolio of accolades, Watson's style, too, has evolved over time in line with her own sense-of-self.
Now more than ever, the star attends major red carpet events, and fashion houses such as Dior and Alexander McQueen are on-hand to style her. The actor-turned-activist is not shy about experimenting with dress silhouettes — she's worn everything from minis to elaborate ballgowns. No matter what this star puts on, she can rock the hell out of it. Take a trip down memory lane by admiring some of Emma Watson's most memorable outfits to date.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano, Kara Kia, and Gabriella Ferlita
Emma Watson at the Spring Summer Prada Show at Milan Fashion Week 2023
Few looks are as timeless as a little black dress, and Watson proved it's an iconic wardrobe staple for a reason. Attending the Prada spring/summer show at Milan Fashion Week, she chose a black halterneck minidress with a subtle beige trim, black pointed heels, slouchy leather bag, and her hair in a half-up half-down style with added bow hair accessory. So chic!
Emma Watson at the Soho House Awards at New York Fashion Week 2023
Watson made an appearance at New York Fashion Week wearing a bridal-themed Dior Haute Couture look as she arrived at the Soho House Awards [7] with her brother, Alex. The netted top with fringed strands woven with pearls and beads was layered over a long pleated skirt and she looked every inch the boho bride.
Emma Watson at the 2023 Academy Awards Viewing Party
During the 2023 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California – which saw "Everything Everywhere All at Once" bagging seven awards on the night [8] – Watson served a classic black tie look in the form of an off-the-shoulder black gown. Attending the Elton John party, she paired the fine knit dress with a silver sparkly clutch bag for a little added glamour, and kept to pointed black boots to keep to a sleek silhouette.
Emma Watson at the 2022 Prada Paradoxe Fragrance Launch Party
Watson showcased her choppy pixie cut [9] at the Prada Paradoxe Fragrance Launch Party in London in Ocotober 2022. The actor layered a mini dress over a white shirt, and added an oversized grey blazer on top to give the look a real preppy feel. She then added patent Mary Jane heels and grey ankle socks for the ultimate preppy finish.
Emma Watson at the 2022 British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. BAFTA Afterparty
Watson opted for top-to-toe black for the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. Celebrate Fashion And Film afterparty. She layered a plunging lace bodysuit underneath a chic black suit for an effortlessly stylish look. She completed the ensemble with a pair of chunky black stomper boots and subtle hold jewellery.
Emma Watson at the 2022 BAFTA Awards
Watson's loves a monochrome look for the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards was a textured dream. Stepping onto the red carpet in a plunging tulle gown by Oscar de la Renta, the star dazzled at the award show. She kept her makeup and hair simple with a middle parting, and let her stunning gown – which she paired with pointed wrap-around heels – do all the talking.
Emma Watson at the 2022 Kering Foundation's Caring for Women Dinner
Watson was a vision in white at the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women Dinner in New York City in September 2022. Modelling a white lace floor-length gown with cutout sections, the actor posed over her shoulder to showcase the dress's gorgeous keyhole back. The sheer Alexander McQueen was toughened up with chunky black buckled sandals and a studded box bag. She opted for a subtle makeup look, whilst styling her hair in a sleek low bun.
Emma Watson at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2022
Watson certainly knows how to dial things down, as well as jazz them up. The fashion star donned a simple white tshirt under an oversized shirt and black cropped jacket. The blazer boasted larger-than-life shoulder pads in the ultimate power dressing combo [10], which she teamed with grey ripped skinny jeans as she headed to the Schiaparelli front row.
Emma Watson at the 2022 Pre-BAFTA Dinner
Ahead of the 2022 BAFTA film awards [11] in London, Watson arrived wearing a surprising look for the actor: a lingerie-inspired velvet cutout dress [12] from London-based Albanian designer Nensi Dojaka's autumn 2022 collection, worn under a structured, sharp-shouldered blazer.
Emma Watson at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards
Emma attended the 2021 Earthshot Prize awards wearing a custom head-to-toe up-cycled Couture gown [13] made from old wedding dresses. The designer, Harris Reed, is focused on fighting for the beauty of fluidity through fashion. Watson completed the look with Harris Reed x Missoma jewellery [14], black bell-bottoms from the brand, and rubber tread sole boots. The tulle number came with a lace embroidered trim and was completely backless, so Watson worked her angles.
Emma Watson at the 2019 Little Women NY Premiere
For the"Little Women" premiere in New York in 2019, Watson graced the red carpet in a sleeveless Balenciaga high-low gown with velvet thigh-high boots, a black shell clutch, and Fred Leighton silver cuff earrings.
Emma Watson at the 2018 Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Watson stunned at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in 2018 when she wore an all-white blazer set complete with a chic sunhat and dangly earrings.
Emma Watson at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty
For the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, Watson wore a vintage Ralph Lauren dress, Roger Vivier shoes, and Ana Khouri jewellery. She also showcased a shaggy fringe and shoulder-length locks on the night.
Emma Watson at the 2017 Photocall For The Circle
Watson pulled off this sheer look by Louis Vuitton in 2017 for "The Circle"'s photo call in Paris. She paired the sheer gown with a T-shirt for the ultimate dressing up and down look.
Emma Watson at the 2017 Beauty and the Beast Shanghai Premiere
Watson wore the most ethereal Elie Saab dress to the 2017 premiere of "Beauty and the Beast" in Shanghai, China. The champagne-coloured gown featured stunning lace and sequin detailing which glimmered as she posed at the event.
Emma Watson at the 2017 Beauty and the Beast UK Premiere
Watson wore a fairy-tale-like Emilia Wickstead gown in 2017 to a "Beauty and the Beast" UK event. The off-the-shoulder grey gown featured a stunning train which wrapped around her across the red carpet. It was truly divine.
Emma Watson at the 2017 Beauty and the Beast LA Premiere
The star looked incredible when she wore a black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit to the 2017 "Beauty and the Beast" LA event. Watson looks really to take on the town in her party-worthy jumpsuit, paired with her dark eye makeup. What a woman!
Emma Watson at the 2017 Elle Style Awards
For the 2017 Elle Style Awards, Watson stunned in a celestial-inspired Dior dress. We love the gorgeous design of the gown, as well as the fact her hair – which is styled in a simple updo – doesn't detract from the intricacies of what she's wearing.
Emma Watson at the 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
For the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2016, Watson wore a floral ensemble by Osman London. Again, she pairs a dress-style look with trousers on the red carpet, and we're kind of obsessed.
Emma Watson at the 2014 British Fashion Awards
In 2014, Watson attended the British Fashion Awards in a white Misha Nonoo jumpsuit and Dior coat. She carried an Anya Hindmarch clutch and styled her hair off to the side.
Emma Watson at the 2014 Noah UK Premiere
Watson arrived in Ralph Lauren to the UK premiere of "Noah" in 2014. Wearing an all-white ensemble, the star stepped out in a white halter neck gown, which she paired with white heels.
Emma Watson at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards
In 2014, Watson attended the Golden Globe Awards in a Dior Haute Couture silk crepe dress with the label's wool cigarette slacks. The orange-red hue is a gorgeous colour on her.
Emma Watson at the 2013 GQ Men of the Year Awards
Watson arrived to the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2013 wearing Balenciaga and Sydney Evan jewellery. We love the eleeated monochrome crop-top look.
Emma Watson at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
Watson kept it classic in a black-and-white Chanel column dress at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in 2013. The star exuded confidence in the number, which had a lingerie-style bodice paired with a silk skirt. This look really was chefs kiss.
Emma Watson at the 2013 Met Gala
For the 2013 Met Gala, Watson went the sexy route in a Prabal Gurung dress. Looking ultra on-trend in an asymmetric gown with a cut outs, she had all eyes on her on the evening.
Emma Watson at the 2012 Special Screening of The Perks Of Being a Wallflower
The actor doesn't always wear dresses; she started experimenting with trousers on the red carpet, as seen here in 2012. Giving us the best of both worlds, the actor posed in a strapless dress-come-pantsuit combo.
Emma Watson at the 2012 The Perks Of Being a Wallflower LA Premiere
Watson arrived at the premiere of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in 2012 wearing a Giorgio Armani dress. This multi-layered frock features lace detailing and a halter neck.
Emma Watson at the 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 New York Premiere
Watson arrived at the New York premiere of the final Harry Potter [15] movie in 2011 rocking a Bottega Veneta gown from the Autumn 2011 collection. This look is one of her most striking, if we've ever seen it.
Emma Watson at the 2011 Photocall For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
In 2011, Watson stunned in a Rafael Lopez minidress for the "Harry Potter [16] and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" photocall in London.
Emma Watson at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards
For the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, Watson wore a Marchesa dress with Brian Atwood shoes.
Emma Watson at the 2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 NY Premiere
Watson opted for a Calvin Klein charmeuse slip dress for the NY premiere of "Harry Potter [17] and the Deathly Hallows".
Emma Watson at the 2010 "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" UK Premiere
To go with her edgy new haircut in 2010, Watson rocked a black feathered minidress by Rafael Lopez at the UK premiere of "Harry Potter [18] and the Deathly Hallows".
Emma Watson at the 2010 Met Gala
Watson attended the 2010 Met Gala in a one-shoulder Burberry dress.
Emma Watson at the 2009 "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" UK Premiere
In 2009, Watson showed up to the UK premiere of "Harry Potter [19] and the Half-Blood Prince" wearing a vintage Ossie Clark gown.
Emma Watson at the 2008 National Movie Awards
In 2008, Watson wore a white Alexander McQueen dress to the National Movie Awards.
Emma Watson at the "Late Show With David Letterman" in 2007
Back in 2007, when thick black belts were popular, Watson wore one with her dress to the "Late Show With David Letterman".
Emma Watson at the 2007 Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party
Watson arrived at the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party in 2007 rocking a mesmerising black-and-gold Chanel gown.
Emma Watson at the 2005 "Wedding Crashers" UK Premiere
In 2005, Watson went the casual route for the UK premiere of "Wedding Crashers".
Emma Watson at the 2004 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" UK Premiere
For the 2004 UK premiere of "Harry Potter [20] and the Prisoner of Azkaban", Watson wore a vintage dress from the 1920s she and her mum found. She wore a floral corsage to hide a rip in the gown.
Emma Watson at the 2004 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" NY Premiere
In 2004, Watson wore a strapless beige dress and white embellished flats to the premiere of "Harry Potter [21] and the Prisoner of Azkaban".
Emma Watson at the 2002 "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" LA Premiere
For the premiere of "Harry Potter [22] and the Chamber of Secrets" in 2002, Watson rocked a brown leather jacket and dress combination.
Emma Watson at the 2001 "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" NY Premiere
Watson channelled Peter Pan vibes in all green at the New York premiere of "Harry Potter [23] and the Philosopher's Stone" in Nov. 2001.
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