28 Times Elle Fanning's Style Reigned Supreme

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Looking for your next leading lady of legendary style? Look no further. Twenty-one-year-old actress Elle Fanning epitomized the visage of royalty long before her first portrayal of Princess Aurora in 2014's Maleficent, but when it comes to style—both on and off of the red carpet—2019 was the year this young Hollywood star truly stole the crown.

From her off-duty but on-trend street style outfits to her jaw-dropping red carpet looks as a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, Fanning has truly come into her own. In 2018, longtime stylist Samantha McMillen told The Hollywood Reporter that Fanning was a "fashion unicorn," explaining, "I think of her as a mythical creature. She just moves in such a graceful way and there’s really—all due respect to everyone out there—there’s just no one like her." We couldn't agree more.

Whether you think of Elle Fanning as a Disney princess incarnate, a fashion unicorn, or the reigning queen of young Hollywood, we can all agree that no matter what she's wearing, Fanning looks like she is always having a ball. Keep scrolling for 28 of her best looks of 2019, including our favorite photo in which she is playing air guitar with director Alejandro González Iñárritu while wearing a gorgeous Reem Acra gown. Trust us; this playful style roundup will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

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WHAT: In Paris for Haute Couture S/S 20

WEAR: Chanel shoes

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WHAT: Miu Miu F/W 20 Paris Fashion Week show

WEAR: Miu Miu dress and heels

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WHAT: SXSW premiere of Teen Spirit in Austin, Texas

WEAR: Miu Miu blouse, trousers, and corset; Sophia Webster shoes

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WHAT: Sirius XM studios in New York City

WEAR: Louiza Babouryan top and skirt; Brother Vellies shoes

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WHAT: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

WEAR: Loewe outfit

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WHAT: Hulu upfronts in New York City

WEAR: Alexander McQueen dress; Vera Wang shoes

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WEAR: Fendi boots

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WHAT: 2019 Met Gala

WEAR: Miu Miu outfit; Tiffany & Co. jewelry

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WHAT: Arriving at Nice Airport for the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival

WEAR: Stella McCartney suit; Channel belt bag; Gucci shoes; Miu Miu sunglasses; Louis Vuitton luggage

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival

WEAR: Ryan Lo dress; Miu Miu shoes; Dior sunglasses

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Dior blouse, pants, and shoes

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WHAT: Opening ceremony of the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival

WEAR: Gucci gown; Chopard jewelry

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Sandro suit; J Brand blouse; Fendi sunglasses; Laurence Dacade sandals

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Valentino gown; Chopard jewels; Sophia Webster shoes

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WHAT: Chopard Party at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood Couture gown; Chopard jewelry, Giuseppe Zanotti heels

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Prada suit

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival

WEAR: Miu Miu outfit

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WHAT: The Chopard Trophy event during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Prada gown; Chopard jewels

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Dior blouse and skirt; Agent Provocateur corset

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival

WEAR: Louiza Babouryan top; Valextra bag; Gucci shoes; Dior sunglasses

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WHAT: 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival 

WEAR: Reem Acra gown; Sophia Webster shoes; Chopard jewelry

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WHAT: The 2019 ESPYs

WEAR: Celine gown; Neil Lane jewelry

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WHAT: Giffoni Film Festival 2019 

WEAR: Valentino dress

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WHAT: D23 Expo 2019

WEAR: Kimhekim dress

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WHAT: British GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019

WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana dress

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WHAT: World premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in Los Angeles

WEAR: Gucci gown

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WHAT: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil European premiere in London

WEAR: Armani Privé gown

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WHAT: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil photo-call lin London

WEAR: Gucci suit

Up next: Elle Fanning Talks Teen Spirit, Singing on Camera, and the Passion Project Hustle

Drew Elovitz
Director of Content Strategy

Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.