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Adele’s Style Evolution, From Little Black Dresses to Colorful Evening Gowns

Like her sound, her red carpet choices have transformed, too.

by Jacquelyn Greenfield
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It was 2008 when Adele's amazing voice stunned the world. Since then, she's continued to dominate the music industry, as well as evolve her sound. Her red carpet style has transformed, too, from a variety of little black dresses to colorful, striking gowns. Click through to see for yourself.

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2008, The Brit Awards

Arriving for the first time on the red carpet, Adele wore a simple colorblocking dress underneath a blazer-style jacket.

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2008, Mercury Prize

At the 2008 Mercury Prize, Adele wore a scoop-neck black mini dress underneath a hot pink-trimmed black cardigan with opaque black tights.

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2008, Premiere of Sex And The City

At the 2008 premiere of Sex And The City, Adele wore a plaid empire-waist coat with black tights and ballet flats.

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2009, Grammy Awards

Arriving to the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele wore a custom Barbara Tfank dress with a green coat.

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2009, VH1 Divas

At the 2009 VH1 Divas event, Adele wore a square-neck, A-line dress with gold embroidery that featured a black buckled belt that sat high on her waist.

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2011, The BRIT Awards

At the BRIT Awards in 2011, Adele wore a knee-length black dress with sheer-embroidered overlay sleeves and black pumps.

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2011, MTV VMA's

At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Adele wore a midi-length black dress by Burberry.

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2011, Mercury Prize

Winning the award at the 2011 Mercury Prize, Adele wore a collared and lace black knee-length dress with a black satin sash around the waist.

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2012, Grammy Awards

At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012, Adele wore an all-over sequin black dress by Giorgio Armani with a Harry Winston diamond ring.

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2012, The BRIT Awards

Attending the 2012 BRIT Awards, Adele wore a sheer-overlay black Burberry Prorsum dress with a bejeweled neckline.

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2013, GRAMMY Awards

At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele switched up her go-to LBD for a Valentino dress in red and pink.

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2013, Golden Globe Awards

At the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Adele wore a custom Burberry gown with pleated detailing.

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2013, Academy Awards

Attending the 85th Annual Academy Awards, Adele wore a black beaded Jenny Packham gown.

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2013, Investitures Ceremony

In 2013, Adele was awarded an MBE award wearing a long-sleeved, tee-length dress by Stella McCartney.

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2016, Grammy Awards

Adele arrived to the 58th Grammy Awards wearing a sequined black Givenchy dress.

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2016, BRIT Awards

At the 2016 BRIT Awards, Adele wore a custom Giambattista Valli gown with a plunging neckline and fluted sleeves.

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2016, BRIT Awards

Adele performed and won two awards at the 2016 BRIT Awards wearing an all-over sequin midi-length dress by Valentino.

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2017, Grammy Awards

Attending the 58th annual Grammy Awards, Adele wore an olive green-hued gown by Givenchy Couture.

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