31 photos that show how Ariel Winter's style has evolved over the years

Publish date: 2024-08-23

Over the last decade, the 20-year-old "Modern Family" actress has grown up in the public eye, and her style has changed dramatically since she first hit the red carpet in 2008.

Ahead of her 21st birthday on January 28, we've compiled 31 of Winter's most iconic looks to show her style transformation.

At the age of 10, Ariel Winter wore a jewel-studded dress to make her red carpet debut in 2008.

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Metallics would become one of her go-to looks.

In 2009, aged 11, the actress experimented with skater-inspired patterns like plaid.

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She completed the '90s-inspiredlook with a pair of Mary Jane shoes and a button-up vest.

At 12, Winter wore a black dress and red lipstick to the premiere of "Charlie St Cloud" in July 2010.

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Over the years, Winter has continued to wear black ensembles for red carpet appearances.

In September 2011, the 13-year-old actress wore a floor-length lace gown to the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

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She kept her accessories simple, and wore her hair in a ponytail.

Later in 2011, the 13-year-old wore a jumpsuit with a collar and buttons.

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This was one of the first times she wore something other than a dress or skirt to a red-carpet event.

At 14, Winter wore a fit-and-flare purple dress to the Golden Globes in 2012.

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The look was a colorful choice for Winter, who has since stuck to wearing mostly neutral colors on the red carpet.

Later that year, she wore a pink strapless romper with a thick black belt cinched at her waist and black heels.

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The 14-year-old actress also wore her hair in a long, loose braid.

In 2013, the 15-year-old star wore a black T-shirt underneath a metallic pewter short suit.

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The actress continues to wear metallics at red-carpet events.

2014 was a turning point for Winters sense of style.

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In January, the 16-year-old began to experiment with prints.

Later that year, she gave jumpsuits another try with this strapless black style with a white trim.

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It was also in 2014 that the actress began wearing more neutral-colored ensembles.

Winter wore a two-piece crop top and maxi skirt ensemble for an Emmy Award celebration in 2014.

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Winter added a pop of color to her look by carrying a bright red clutch.

In 2015, the 17-year-old wore a simple white dress with a pair of checkered high heels and a metallic silver clutch to an iHeartRadio event in May.

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This was also one of the first times the actress experimented with her hair color.

In December 2015, Winter wore a burnt orange jumpsuit with a halter neck and scallop-patterned bottoms.

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Her pants almost looked like an optical illusion.

At 18, Winter wore a strapless body-con dress with a thick choker and strappy heels for Vanity Fairs Young Hollywood party in February 2016.

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The look was edgy compared to Winter's typically glamorous style.

In August 2016, she wore a striped blazer over a crop top to Varietys Power of Young Hollywood event.

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After debuting this look, the actress wore crop tops and high-waisted pants regularly.

At the 2016 Emmy Awards, she wore a bejeweled, skin-toned dress that featured a thigh-high slit.

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She kept her hair pinned back and her makeup simple.

In October 2016, she appeared on Amazons Style Code Live wearing a beige sleeveless turtleneck and a pink miniskirt.

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She completed the look with a pair of pointed-toe pumps.

In December 2016, the 18-year-old star sported an embellished gown at a Trevor Live event.

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The actress often wears patterned dresses and gowns to events.

Later that month, Winter wore another embellished dress with large cutouts on the sides.

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The actress also debuted blunt, choppy bangs an entirely new hairstyle for her.

Winter wore a shimmery gold dress with mesh and sequin details to the Screen Actors Guild awards in January 2017.

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Though she normally wears her hair in long styles, Winter opted for a medium-length bob with loose waves.

At Vanity Fairs Young Hollywood Party in February 2017, the 19-year-old wore a halter-top bodysuit with lace overlay.

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Winter often wears dresses that have a leg-exposing slit or halter neckline and this one has both.

Winter wore a pink wig, patterned overalls over a fuzzy bra, and white high-top sneakers to Coachella in April, 2017.

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This was one of three more experimental outfits she wore to the music festival.

In June 2017, Winter wore a strapless, sequined body-con minidress to a charity event.

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Strapless tops and dresses continue to be a common look for the actress.

The actress rocked a similar style one month later while attending Varietys Power of Young Hollywood event.

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However, Winter took a more daring approach with her shoe choice this time around, opting for a strappy pair of red heels.

In September 2017, Winter showed up to the Emmys looking glamorous in a jeweled dress with thigh-high slits.

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On the red carpet, the actress told PEOPLE that she wanted to "switch it up" by wearing a dress that showcased her legs.

The following year, Winter wore a red dress at the March 2018 premiere of "Pacific Rim Uprising."

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The single-shoulder gown featured another thigh-high slit.

Winter changed things up with a puffy-sleeved black dress in August 2018.

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She wore the ensemble while attending Variety's Power of Young Hollywood event.

By September 2018, the actress began incorporating some bright colors into her red-carpet style.

John Salangsang/AP

While attending the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, Winter wore her hair in the same loose-style bun that she debuted the month prior.

At the "A Time For Heroes" Family Festival in October 2018, Winter showed off a relaxed ensemble.

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For a Good Morning America appearance in November 2018, the 20-year-old chose a form-fitting off-white dress.

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Winter took a bold approach to footwear with this look, donning sheer socks underneath pointy white pumps.

In January 2019, Winter combined all of her fashion favorites into a single ensemble.

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She attended the HBO Golden Globes after-party wearing a semi-sheer black dress with a thigh-high slit, paired with strappy sandals and a small clutch.

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31 photos that show how Ariel Winter's style has evolved over the years

At the age of 10, Ariel Winter wore a jewel-studded dress to make her red carpet debut in 2008.

In 2009, aged 11, the actress experimented with skater-inspired patterns like plaid.

At 12, Winter wore a black dress and red lipstick to the premiere of "Charlie St Cloud" in July 2010.

In September 2011, the 13-year-old actress wore a floor-length lace gown to the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

Later in 2011, the 13-year-old wore a jumpsuit with a collar and buttons.

At 14, Winter wore a fit-and-flare purple dress to the Golden Globes in 2012.

Later that year, she wore a pink strapless romper with a thick black belt cinched at her waist and black heels.

In 2013, the 15-year-old star wore a black T-shirt underneath a metallic pewter short suit.

2014 was a turning point for Winters sense of style.

Later that year, she gave jumpsuits another try with this strapless black style with a white trim.

Winter wore a two-piece crop top and maxi skirt ensemble for an Emmy Award celebration in 2014.

In 2015, the 17-year-old wore a simple white dress with a pair of checkered high heels and a metallic silver clutch to an iHeartRadio event in May.

In December 2015, Winter wore a burnt orange jumpsuit with a halter neck and scallop-patterned bottoms.

At 18, Winter wore a strapless body-con dress with a thick choker and strappy heels for Vanity Fairs Young Hollywood party in February 2016.

In August 2016, she wore a striped blazer over a crop top to Varietys Power of Young Hollywood event.

At the 2016 Emmy Awards, she wore a bejeweled, skin-toned dress that featured a thigh-high slit.

In October 2016, she appeared on Amazons Style Code Live wearing a beige sleeveless turtleneck and a pink miniskirt.

In December 2016, the 18-year-old star sported an embellished gown at a Trevor Live event.

Later that month, Winter wore another embellished dress with large cutouts on the sides.

Winter wore a shimmery gold dress with mesh and sequin details to the Screen Actors Guild awards in January 2017.

At Vanity Fairs Young Hollywood Party in February 2017, the 19-year-old wore a halter-top bodysuit with lace overlay.

Winter wore a pink wig, patterned overalls over a fuzzy bra, and white high-top sneakers to Coachella in April, 2017.

In June 2017, Winter wore a strapless, sequined body-con minidress to a charity event.

The actress rocked a similar style one month later while attending Varietys Power of Young Hollywood event.

In September 2017, Winter showed up to the Emmys looking glamorous in a jeweled dress with thigh-high slits.

The following year, Winter wore a red dress at the March 2018 premiere of "Pacific Rim Uprising."

Winter changed things up with a puffy-sleeved black dress in August 2018.

By September 2018, the actress began incorporating some bright colors into her red-carpet style.

At the "A Time For Heroes" Family Festival in October 2018, Winter showed off a relaxed ensemble.

For a Good Morning America appearance in November 2018, the 20-year-old chose a form-fitting off-white dress.

In January 2019, Winter combined all of her fashion favorites into a single ensemble.