George Clooney-pining hearts around the world broke the day that the actor-director announced his engagement to British-Lebanese barrister Amal Clooney in April 2014. But the pain was soon soothed when folks learned the high-powered human rights attorney is (a) fighting the good fight in courtrooms around the world (she was already well-known for her passionate work) and (b) has seriously amazing style.
Whether she’s rocking fierce workwear (think: high-fashion skirt suits and sheaths), hitting the red carpet in couture gowns or chasing after twins Alexander and Ella in jeans and tees, Clooney (née Alamuddin) has proven herself to be a bonafide style star that gives Hollywood heavyweights a run for their money. Keep scrolling to see her best style moments!
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Fall Put Together
On October 1, 2019, the British beauty stepped out in NYC looking perfectly flawless in a purple A-line frock and a color-blocked trench coat. She accessorized with dark shades, black pumps and a black handle-top bag.
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Woman in White
Donning an all-white jumpsuit for day two of the Global Conference on Press Freedom on July 11, 2019, the panelist appeared the definition of effortless sophistication.
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Scarlett Stunner
While attending a discussion at the Global Conference on Press Freedom on July 10, 2019, the attorney looked elegant and sharp in a red pencil skirt dress with a matching cropped jacket.
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Scale Back
The barrister stunned in a sparkly strapless Ralph & Russo mididress at the London premiere of Catch 22 on May 15, 2019.
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Crocheted Composure
Spotted leaving a hotel in Rome (where she's staying to help hubby Clooney promote Catch 22) on May 14, 2019, the civil rights lawyer looked seriously chic in a crocheted yellow minidress with over-the-knee brown suede boots.
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Textured Pairing
The human rights lawyer stunned at a photocall for Catch 22 alongside her husband in Rome on May 13, 2019, wearing a multi-textured look, complete with a green sequin cropped blouse and an embellished cream skirt.
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Peplum Plaid
Stepping out for a date night in Rome on May 13, 2019, the brunette beauty wore a cool plaid ensemble complete with pants and a peplum top.
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Flirty in Fringe
At the OMEGA 50th Anniversary Moon Landing event on May 9, the lawyer turned heads in a cream-colored fringe dress from Armani. To add a bit more oomph, she paired the look with gold heels, a matching Jimmy Choo clutch and a red lip.
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Leggy Display
At the premiere of Hulu's Catch-22, the brunette beauty showed off her lengthy, toned legs in a forest green asymmetrical minidress from Oscar de la Renta. She kept her accessories simple with black pumps and a noir clutch, letting the intricate wrap design stand on its own.
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Dreamy in White
Oozing sophistication, the lawyer was spotted in New York City on April 24, 2019, wearing a crisp Zac Posen sheath dress with a matching cropped jacket. She accessorized the look with a Michael Kors purse and cat-eye sunglasses.
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Lawyer-Chic
The barrister spoke at a United Nations Security Council meeting on April 23, 2019, in a short-sleeve black dress with button detailing.
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Jumpsuit Formal
Redefining gala attire, the human rights attorney wore a navy one-shoulder jumpsuit that cut right above her ankles when attending the People's Postcode Lottery Charity Gala on March 14, 2019.
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White Hot
George and Amal attended a dinner hosted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, March 12, and the attorney stunned in an asymmetrical white gown.
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Jump on It
Celebrating Duchess Meghan’s baby shower in NYC on Wednesday, February 20, the mom-of-two stunned in a belted scarlet Sergio Hudson jumpsuit and gold pumps. She draped a chic black peacoat over her shoulders to shield herself from the snowy winter weather.
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Red-y, Set, Go
Clooney wowed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on December 10, 2018 in Olso in sold-out Oscar de la Renta separates, proving there's very good reason she often goes for the color red — she looks great it in!
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Black and White
At the 2018 Massachusetts Conference for Women on December 6, 2018, the attorney stunned in a back and white leather Givenchy midiskirt and mock turtleneck that showed off her toned arms.
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Feeling Blue
Clooney was a sight for sore eyes in a regal navy and ivory pleated gown with a sweetheart neckline while out with hubby George in New York City on December 5, 2018.
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Sweater Weather
Clooney was a no-show at Princess Eugenie's wedding on Friday, October 12, because she was the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. Of course, her outfit was on point: the human rights lawyer wore a black button front Paul Ke sweater dress with nude suede pumps and Le Vian stud earrings for her speaking engagement.
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Power Player
The human rights lawyer went with a bold tomato red dress for the Press Behind Bars: Undermining Justice and Democracy event on September 28 at U.N. Headquarters.
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New Neutrals
Amal was spotted out to dinner at Gatto Nero with her husband on Friday, August 3, in Cernobbio, Italy, wearing a black and white striped Michelle Mason sundress with asymmetrical sleeves and carrying a nude Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag. As a finishing touch, she added a pop of color to her look with a coral lip.
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Vacation Vibes
Clooney channeled vintage vacation vibes in a printed and deconstructed Monse minidress from the resort 2019 collection for a date night at Villa D'Este with her husband George on July 29.
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Red Velvet
The mother of two stunned in a richly-hued burgundy velvet gown that she wore to the WAAAUB Uk chapter gala dinner on June 16 in London.
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Burgundy Beauty
Clooney stepped out to support friend and designer Giambattista Valli for his flagship opening London on Thursday, June 14, wearing a strapless burgundy jumpsuit with ruffles — of his design, naturally.
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Pretty in Pink
Hollywood's golden couple stepped out to celebrate one half of the couple (George) being honored by AFI on Thursday, June 7, but Amal stole the show with a shimmering off-the-shoulder soft pink Prada gown with a miniskirt and full-length train.
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Power Pump
Clooney stepped out in NYC on Thursday, April 12, wearing a sophisticated ensemble made up of Alexander McQueen Cropped Prince of Wales pants, a classic Max Mara Coat, a Dior structured tote bag and Ferragamo oversized cat eye shades. But her look was taken to the next level with a pair of black and white tuxedo shoes — the Salvatore Ferragamo Giglio pump to be specific.
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Flirty Floral
The lawyer left her apartment in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday, April 11 sporting a pink and black floral Dolce&Gabbana pencil skirt that worked serious magic on the NYC weather — temperatures rose! Also in tow: Ferragamo sunnies.
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Pantsuit Nation
The lawyer was spotted on her way to work in NYC wearing a chic tailored pantsuit with flared pants and carrying a camel trench slung over one arm (while the other held a fabulous tote) on Tuesday, April 10.
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Trench Tutorial
Clooney started her week off right with a black minidress paired with snakeskin pumps with a classic trench as she headed up to teach her law students at Columbia University on Monday, April 9. Also present: glamorous oversized shades, a croc bag and Pomellato teardrop earrings
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Y-E-S for Yellow
Clooney had us all swooning when she stepped out with her husband for date night in a Canary yellow Lanvin funnel neck coat that she paired with sand suede thigh high boots and a black minidress. The sun might still be in hiding, but don't you worry, Amal is providing the light for Us all. Unfortunately, her exact number is sold out, but this cute coat is pretty darn close.
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Fabulous in Forest Green
Clooney headed uptown in NYC on Tuesday, April 3, wearing a forest green leather trench coat by Michael Kors and edgy patent leather shoes that were fashionable and still functional in the dreary not-quite-spring weather.
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First Lady
Business ready! Amal stepped out in NYC on March 28 channeling Jackie O in a cream-colored suit with matching pumps and oversized sunglasses.
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Disco Diva
Clooney attended the Casamigos Halloween party on October 26, 2017 in Hollywood wearing the perfect disco two piece: a sequined bustier and matching wide-leg pants from Halpern.
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Beauty in Blue
For the L.A. premiere of Suburbicon on October 22, 2017, Amal looked gorgeous in a strapless blue and white patterned Bill Blass strapless gown
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Paint the Town Red
Amal rocked the perfect red Bottega Veneta suit dress with a bow paired with Manolo Blahnik suede block-heel pumps and a tan Michael Kors Bancroft tote to the UN on September 21, 2017.
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Lady in Lilac
The mother of two looked ravishing in a lilac Atelier Versace gown with a ruched bodice and flowing skirt to the 74th Annual Venice FIlm Festival in Italy on September 2, 2017.
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Polka-Dot Perfection
Clooney upped the flirtation factor with a strapless polka-dotted Ermanno Scervino dress with a full asymmetrical skirt and blue ombre Giambattista Valli pumps for a night out in Venice on August 31, 2017.
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All Business
The internationally acclaimed human rights lawyer was spotted in London wearing a bright red vintage Dior shift dress and a beige vintage Balmain coat with multi-colored Oscar de la Renta floral satin pumps.
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Miss Sunshine
Clooney wore a peppy yellow and black Bottega Veneta shift dress and matching coat with oversized Ferragamo cat eye frames, a Ferragamo tote bag and black leather Jennifer Chamandi pumps.
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Pretty in Pinstripes
Clooney chose the navy pinstripe dress by Giorgio Armani for the Texas Conference for Women in November 2016 in Austin, Texas.
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Queen of the Crop
For a date night with husband George in Santa Monica in October 2016, she showed off her teeny waist in a lacy crop top, paired with a jacket and jeans.
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Scarlet Siren
The international human rights lawyer was the epitome of glamour in a strawberry-hued wrap dress with bell sleeves, paired with crocodile Paul Andrew Zenadia pumps in NYC on September 22, 2016.
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Whimsy on Lock
Clooney worked the Alexander McQueen Obsession Dress featuring printed lipsticks, butterflies and pocket watches with a skinny belt and red heels in NYC on September 20, 2016.
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Calling Jackie O.
Clooney channeled the former First Lady in a lace Atelier Versace dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, teamed with a matching turban, a square clutch and nude pumps to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome on May 29, 2016.
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Cannes You Say Gorgeous?
Mrs. George Clooney supported her husband on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2016, wearing a canary-yellow Atelier Versace gown with an asymmetrical neckline.
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The Lady Is a Vamp
Clooney channeled her inner (high-glam) goth girl in a vintage black sequined dress with tulle overlay by Yves Saint Laurent with a Jimmy Choo clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the Hail, Caesar! premiere in Berlin in February 2016.
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Just in Time for V-Day!
The British barrister looked like a human Valentine in a sweet white Giambattista Valli Haute Couture minidress with red floral accents, teamed with metallic pumps and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the Hail, Caesar! premiere in L.A. in February 2016.
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Classic Brit
While out in London in October 2015, Clooney unleashed her inner Sherlock in a classic Burberry trench dipped in shades of ombre teal.
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Green Goddess
In September 2015, the international human rights lawyer flaunted her fierce pins in a kelly green Versace mini with an exaggerated peplum waist, paired with color-blocked Jimmy Choo sandals.
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Fourteen Carat
Clooney shined in a metallic draped Vionett dress and Oscar de la Renta earrings at her husband's Casamigos launch in August 2015.
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One Piece, 1000 Things to Love About It
Clooney headed to Heathrow in June 2015, wearing olive-green Sonia Rykiel overalls, paired with a leather top-handle purse, brown mules and cream-colored luggage.
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Golden Girl
The raven-haired beauty glowed in a stunning yellow John Galliano dress, complete with a floral accent at the neck, at the Tomorrowland premiere in Tokyo, Japan, in May 2015. A square clutch and marigold heels completed the ensemble.
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Ruby Rose
At the 2015 Met Gala in May, Clooney turned heads in a red layered dress with a structured bodice by John Galliano for Maison Margiela.
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Dancing Queen
Clooney embraced her love for the '70s in a fur crop top and printed Giambattista Valli disco pants while dining in NYC in March 2015.
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Blue Lace Babe
Clooney stepped out to support her husband at the 100 LIVES Initiative in March 2015 in NYC, where she modeled a sleeveless, navy blue dress with sexy, peekaboo lacework up each side.
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A Dream in Cream
The newlywed looked prim and proper on a visit to the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in October 2014. For the occasion, she sported a beautiful cream-colored Chanel skirt suit that flattered her petite frame.
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Daytime Sophistication
Clooney was the symbol of pure elegance in an ivory day dress, featuring olive-toned striped detailing, by Camillo Bona Haute Couture for a work trip to Athens in October 2014.
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Prim and Polished
For her first post-wedding appearance in October 2014, the lawyer headed back to work in a black-and-white sheath dress with a checkered top and cowl neckline. Pointed-toe pumps, leather-accented suitcases and a red hat box completed the elegant travel ensemble.
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Lady Wears the Pants
The bride-to-be commanded attention in loose-fitting white pants and a matching top by Stella McCartney with a wide brim hat for the couple's civil ceremony in Venice, Italy, in September 2014.
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Best Legs Award
If you've got it, flaunt it! The London-based lawyer chose a high-low Giambattista Valli dress in September 2014 in Venice, Italy, to emphasize her long and lean legs. The delicate lace frock was covered in dozens of flowers.
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Gown of All Gowns
For her highly anticipated nuptials to George Clooney on September 27, 2014, the dark-haired beauty trusted Oscar de la Renta to make her dream dress (the famed designer passed away a month later). The British lawyer was nothing short of stunning in the custom white off-the-shoulder ivory gown with lace appliqué.
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Regal in Red
Making a statement! Clooney (nee Alamuddin) looked elegant in a red Alexander McQueen gown, which featured a black floral design and a cascading hem, on the eve of her Italian wedding in September 2014.
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Stripes Done Right
The statuesque stunner looked whimsical in a black-and-white Dolce & Gabbana dress with competing horizontal and vertical stripes in September 2014 in Italy. She accessorized the look with Prada sunglasses and Dolce & Gabbana slingback heels.
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Black But Far From Boring
For the Celebrity Fight Night fundraiser in Florence, Italy, in early September 2014, Clooney wore a black column gown by Dolce & Gabbana with sequin accents on the train. She added shine with chandelier earrings.
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Having Fun in Florals
The accomplished humanitarian looked fabulous in a printed Oscar de la Renta dress, paired with vibrant yellow flats and a white fringe bag in Florence, Italy, in August 2014.
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Biker Babe
She's not all business suits and button-up blouses! Clooney went edgy in a black leather moto jacket, grey jeans and black suede booties in June 2014 in London.
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Denim Diva
Clooney rocked a lace crop top, floral jeans and gold slide sandals while out in London, England, in June 2014.
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An A-Line Seals the Deal
The busy barrister is always chic — even on a coffee run! In June 2014, Clooney welcomed the rising temps in a mint Ted Baker skater dress, teamed with brown sandals and a top-handle purse.
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Power Dress
The Lebanese-born professional was business-chic (but colorful!) at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence In Conflict in London, England, in June 2014. The rising style star wore a coral suit by Paula Ke with printed heels and a tan leather handbag.
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Getting Leggy in Pink
Parading her best asset — those supermodel legs! — George Clooney's beloved looked lovely in a bubblegum minidress by Paula Ke, heels by Figini, and an oversized carryall in May 2014 in London.
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