The world seemed to stop when Jennifer Garner [1] arrived on the 2018 Oscars red carpet [2] in this rich blue Atelier Versace number [3]. She instantly made our best dressed list [4], and not just because her colour choice was bold but because she carried herself with confidence and looked superbly graceful [5]. "Does she always appear so elegant at events?" we wondered. The answer is yes.

If you backtrack through Jennifer's style history, you'll find that even when she's in a neutral shade, such as black or champagne, Jennifer slips a silk scarf around her shoulders or opts for a delicate bag instead of something fierce. Her expression is always soft, but with a toned body [6] like hers, she strikes a sexy tone when she's in the mood for something form-fitting. Ahead, catch a glimpse of some of her finest fashion moments.

March 2018

Wearing an Atelier Versace gown [7] with Versace shoes and Piaget jewels, making our best dressed list [8].

February 2016

Wearing an Atelier Versace dress to the Oscars.

March 2014

Wearing Oscar de la Renta to the Oscars.

February 2013

Wearing Gucci to the Oscars.

January 2013

Wearing Oscar de la Renta to the SAG Awards.

January 2013

Wearing Vivienne Westwood to the Golden Globes.

January 2010

Wearing Atelier Versace to the Golden Globes.

February 2008

Wearing Oscar de la Renta to the Oscars.

October 2007

Wearing Zac Posen to the Paris premiere of The Kingdom.

September 2007

Wearing a red asymmetrical dress with Jimmy Choo heels to the LA premiere of The Kingdom.

May 2007

Wearing Valentino to the Met Gala.

January 2007

Wearing Gucci to the Golden Globe Awards.

January 2007

Wearing a high-neck, backless gown to the Critics' Choice Awards.

October 2006

Wearing a chocolate brown dress to the 10th Annual Hollywood Awards during the Hollywood Film Festival.

March 2006

Wearing Michael Kors to the Oscars.

September 2005

Showing off her baby bump in a Badgley Mischka dress at the Emmys.

February 2005

Wearing a silver satin gown to the SAG Awards.

February 2004

Wearing a strappy red dress to the SAG Awards.

February 2004

Wearing Valentino to the Oscars.

January 2004

Wearing a purple ombré gown to the Golden Globes.

September 2003

Wearing a champagne gown to the Emmy Awards.

March 2003

Wearing Versace to the Oscars.

February 2003

Wearing a textured silk dress to the LA premiere of DareDevil.

January 2003

Wearing a black dress with a plunging neckline to the Golden Globe Awards.

September 2002

Wearing a black slitted dress to the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

September 2002

Wearing Moschino to the Emmy Awards.

January 2002

Wearing a modest red dress with a dainty purse to the Golden Globe Awards.