Lorde's Style Evolution, From Gothcore to Whimsical Gowns

Lorde in 2013 at the 98.7 FM's Penthouse Party Pad served some serious Dark Academia vibes.

In 2013, Lorde sported a sweater-and-skirt set with a leather jacket at the VH1You Oughta Know in Concert.

Lorde attends the ARIA Awards in a full-length, all-black gown in 2013.

At the 2013 Grammy Nominations Concert, in a handkerchief dress with black patent leather boots.

Lorde wore a slim-fitted all black long-sleeve floor-length dress at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

Winning the International Female Solo Artist award at The BRIT Awards in 2014, Lorde wore a high-neck floor-length mosaic gown.

In 2014 at the MuchMusic Video Awards wearing an oxblood color suit and Adidas Stan Smiths.

After winning her first Moon Man back in 2014 at the VMAs, the singer wore an all-black gown with a beaded bodice.

In 2014 at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay world premiere, Lorde wore a pussy-bow shirt under a blazer with pleated balloon trousers.

In 2015, Lorde attended the 72nd Golden Globes in a black suit with a matching crop top underneath, along with a diamond collar necklace.

In 2015, Lorde arrived in Dior as she attended its Fall 2015 runway show in Paris.

In 2015 at the Chloé show in Paris, the singer wore a tailored navy pair of wide-leg pants with strappy heels.

Wearing a Calvin Klein open-back sequin gown to the Met Gala in 2015.

Wearing a sheer rainbow-colored Mary Katrantzou gown to the Republic Records post-VMA party in 2015.

Lorde attends the 12th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in 2015 wearing a Givenchy dress over trousers.

Wearing a Monique Lhuillier top and skirt with Jimmy Choo pumps at the annual Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2016.

At the 2016 Met Gala, Lorde wore this pastel-colored tiered Valentino gown.

At the 2017 VMAs, Lorde wore a lilac Monique Lhuillier feather gown.

In 2017, Lorde took her Pre-Grammy look to the next level with this Alex Perry mid-length gown over a white T-shirt.

Going back to her early gothcore aesthetic, Lorde wore a sheer Christian Dior gown at the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year event.

In 2018, Lorde wore a red Valentino gown at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.