Priyanka Chopra Has Had Such A Stunning Style Evolution

While there are some celebrities we wish would take more fashion risks, Priyanka Chopra isn't one of them. As she's evolved from an up-and-coming Bollywood star into an international icon, the India-born celebrity has similarly transformed and updated her style, keeping things interesting with bold patterns, colorful fabrics, and chic elegance. Though some elements of her stardom have stirred backlash, including the red flags in her relationship with Nick Jonas, her red-carpet outfits typically garner positive headlines.

The star reflected on how her sense of style has changed over the years in a behind-the-scenes video with Harper's Bazaar, explaining that she spent her early days as an actor wearing anything and everything before she overcorrected to simplified looks. "I had to come and find my middle ground, and that took a couple of years, but you know what?" she said in 2018, "I think I finally found my feet in my 30s as a woman and a fashionista."

Though the beauty has tried on many different looks since appearing in TV shows like "Quantico" and starting her family with the youngest Jonas Brother, her killer confidence remains a defining element of every outfit. "Everything I wear has to come from a place of confidence — in the outfit itself and in how I'm wearing it," she told Vogue India. "It ties in with being involved in the process and not just wearing anything off the rack. You have to find a way to make it work and personalise it, so that when you step out, you do it with confidence."

Priyanka Chopra catapulted into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss World in 2000, earning the pageant title at only 18 years old. In addition to marking this milestone in her career, her onstage ensemble captivated audiences all on its own, with the sparkly piece being custom-designed by Hermant Trivedi. Chopra opened up about the gown when speaking to Vogue, explaining that she actually experienced a fashion mishap with the deep-cut bodice.

"So, I had it taped all the way, but this was like a four-hour show and I was on stage this whole time," she lightheartedly recounted. "Obviously, [I'm] in a pageant, so [I'm] sweating away. So, the tape had come off. So after I won, I'm doing namaste the whole time, but I'm actually holding my dress up." While a bodice mishap would've ranked among the most embarrassing fashion mishaps, the style icon expertly navigated the sticky situation.

After earning the Miss World title, Priyanka Chopra became a Bollywood sensation, appearing in movies like "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" and "Fashion" in the following years. At the same time, her sense of fashion was bringing a modelesque, cool-girl feel, with the star channeling major Kim Kardashian vibes at a photo call for "DON 2." She wore a figure-hugging minidress in grey and black at the 2011 event, adding a pop of color with red, suede heels. Though she hadn't become an international star yet, Chopra Jones looks like she'd fit right in among the It-Girls of the era.

Next, Priyanka Chopra showed off her sleek sense of style at a 2014 Paper Magazine Party. The high-profile event, which celebrated the release of her song "Jiya," saw the Hollywood figure sporting a belted leather dress from Prabal Gurung. She styled the piece with a chunky white handbag and golden earrings, opting for a berry-toned lip color and wearing her hair in a deep side-part. While this period of her career often saw Chopra reaching for effortlessly casual outfits or sleek, party-girl eveningwear, the era also marked her transition into international headlines, being the first-ever Bollywood talent to sign with the CAA in 2012.

Another notable moment in Priyanka Chopra's style evolution came from the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with the celeb commemorating her first-time attendance at the event with a marvelously striking red gown. The red-carpet event overlapped with the success of her show "Quantico," a crime drama that premiered in 2015. "I remember this was a custom Jason Wu [gown]," she told Vogue. "I will never forget the feeling of this dress, because it was also my first Emmys ... I was very happy to be there. You know, my show was successful. I was meeting colleagues, and friends and, you know, it was [a] very, like, electric atmosphere."

Priyanka Chopra made another fashion debut in 2017, attending the Met Gala for the first time in a trench coat-style dress with a sweeping train. The exclusive event saw the celeb walking the carpet with her now-husband Nick Jonas for the first time, with both of the then-single Hollywood figures wearing Ralph Lauren pieces. "I remember I walked in after the carpet was done ... and I remember turning around and I was just alone in a room full of people that I didn't know," the "Baywatch" actor told Vogue. "All I remember is Nick just calling out my name, handing me his hand, and just pulling me in with him ... and after that, we spent the whole night together."

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra brought her heritage to the red carpet when she wore a velvet column gown equipped with a dazzling hood to the Met Gala. The headpiece was made of delicate beading and Swarovski crystals, giving way to a sweeping velvet train in the back for a dynamic and beautiful effect that fit the event's "Heavenly Bodies" dress code. "I love the idea of this hood, such a nod to the theme, but at the same time, the embroidery's all made in India, so I love my two worlds colliding," she told People. Though she had cemented herself as a Hollywood figure, even Chopra's fashion signaled that she always celebrates her roots.

Priyanka Chopra demonstrated that she isn't afraid to go bold when she showed up at the 2021 Fashion Awards, wearing a large floral print consisting of orange and pink blooms against a black backdrop. The Richard Quinn ensemble featured a figure-hugging bodysuit with a twisted bodice paired with an overflowing coat, each in the eye-catching flowery pattern. Chopra pulled her hair back into a bun while pieces of fringe framed her face, and opted for nude lips that let the colorful pattern choice shine. While the loud look received mixed reviews, it goes to show that the celeb's confidence extends to bold and unexpected fashion statements.

Next, we were majorly impressed with the colorful outfit that the star posed in at the launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The "Citadel" star's gown featured a shimmery, bandeau-style bodice and an asymmetrically-draped skirt with a high slit. She explained to Vogue that designer Amit Aggarwal and her stylist, Ami Patel, were the brains behind the look. "I wanted to do something which was modern but at the same time celebrated the Indian heritage," Chopra explained. "And these are vintage Banarasi saris that were stitched together to create this silhouette."

Fast forward to 2025, Priyanka Chopra stunned in a sleek gown at the New York City premiere of "Heads of State," which she starred in alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. The Ralph Lauren piece was made of silver satin and consisted of a halter-style neckline and floor-length skirt. The Hollywood figure accessorized with black heels and diamond earrings, opting for strong brows and a warm, subtle lip color. The combination of chic and sexy is a fitting reflection of the fashion that has defined this era of her career, with the icon often sporting teasing silhouettes and eye-catching fabrics. While Chopra's fashion has changed and evolved over time, she's carried her signature confidence every step of the way.