Brooke Shields Best Fashion and Swimsuit Moments: PHOTOS
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For the past 40 years, Brooke Shields has been a staple in the entertainment world. Whether you first knew her from her controversial role in Blue Lagoon or her incredible modeling career, from playing Miley Cyrus’ mom in Hannah Montana to her voice work in Mr. Pickles, she’s virtually done it all — including being a fashion icon.
Over the years, Shields has been open about her relationship to her body. She previously told SheKnows that her confidence shifted after being pregnant, “I was never skinny [in the modeling world]. I was always told I was too big. When I got pregnant, and I had to feed this baby, and I had to be bigger, I finally started reveling in the fact that I had this body that was going to carry this thing.”
And with that, you can see a shift in not only her red-carpet fashion, but the showstopping photos she posts to her Instagram. In a previous interview with Vogue, Shields reflected on her fashion over the years, saying, “I don’t wear something if I don’t love it and feel good in it. It took me a while to get confident in having an opinion.”
Check out our favorite photos of Shields over the years, from swimsuit pics to red-carpet events below!
A version of this article was originally published on Jan 2023.
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Viviacious in Vibrant Yellow (2024)
Brooke Shields rocked this plunging yellow Monique Lhuillier gown, and even donned Crocs shoes, at the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Red Hot (2024)
Shields celebrated her return to the big screen with a bright red, knee-length looks at a special screening on Mother of the Bride in May, 2024.
Suitably Chic (2024)
Shields very appropriately wore a stunning suit for the premiere of A Gentleman in Moscow in March.
Another Power Suit (2023)
In another power suit moment, Shield opted for an all gray set on the red carpet at the Victoria’s Secret World Tour 2023 event in September.
Confident & Colorful (2023)
Brooke Shields looked gorgeous at the premiere of her upcoming documentary Pretty Baby on March 29. Shields rocked this black blazer with a colorful red, purple, and pink sash wrapped about her torso. She then paired the look with back leather pants and pink heels.
Barbiecore Babe (2023)
For TIME’s 2nd Annual Women Of The Year Gala, all eyes were on Brooke Shields when she steppedout in this vibrant ensemble consisting of a dodiee jumpsuit, Ferragamo shoes, a Jaquemus jacket, and Eva Fehren shoes.
Ravishing in Red (2022)
For the red carpet premiere of Spirited, Brooke Shields reminded everyone that red is truly her color in this sparkling red and burgundy St. John dress.
Golden Goddess (2022)
For the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Brooke Shields decided to remind everyone she’s a golden goddess in this sparkling, golden Ralph Lauren dress.
Terrific in Terracotta (2022)
For the special screening of The Andy Warhol Diaries, which honored her late friend Andy Warhol, Brooke Shields kept is simple and chic in this terracotta cutout dress.
Wonderful in White (2022)
No matter the color, no matter the style, Brooke Shields always knows how to make every pantsuit she steps in looking chic as heck.
Biker Babe (2022)
Not only did Brooke Shields look like a biker baby in this red top and black leather pants ensemble, but she matched with her daughters that night in true “cool mom” fashion.
Reinventing the LBD (2019)
Brooke Shields made the LBD even cooler by rocking this sparkling A.L.C. dress (which she paired with Gianvito Rossi shoes and Wolford tights!)
Suit Up! (2019)
For the Nordstrom NYC Flagship Opening Party, all eyes were on Brooke Shields when she stepped out in this showstopping, silver suit-dress from Balmain.
Gorgeous in Green (2019)
We never see enough green on the red carpet, and this sparkling, long-sleeved look Brooke Shields wore back in 2019 shows we need much more of this color in our lives!
Powerful in Pantsuits (2018)
Besides always rocking the color red, Brooke Shields knows how to turn heads in a pantsuit (much like this lace, black Victoria Beckham suit she looked like a confident Queen in!)
Regal in Royal Blue (2018)
For the controversial 2018 Met Gala, Brooke Shields arrived in a dramatic, royal blue Zac Posen gown with pockets (which she said she was super excited about when talking to Vogue!)
Mesmerizing in Mesh (2017)
For the 2017 Tribeca Ball, Brooke Shields stepped out in this ultra-sexy mesh black suit that we’re still not over nearly six years later!
Barbiecore Babe (2008)
One of Brooke Shield’s most iconic looks to date is this fuchsia-tiered sweetheart Badgley Mischka strapless dress she wore at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards Show,
Freeing the Nipple (2005)
Who could forget when Brooke Shields freed the nipple in this sheer, purple beaded gown back in 2005?!
Backless Beauty (1999)
Backless beauty over here! Once again, Brooke Shields really was a fashion trailblazer, stepping out in this head-turnign backless black gown for the 25th Annual People’s Choice Awards!
Red-y to Start Another Trend (1998)
In a previous interview with Vogue, Brooke Shields revealed how amazing she felt in this custom Richard Tyler gown (and how her agency read her the riot act for matching her lipstick with her dress!) But by the next year, everyone was doing this trend. Forever the trailblazer! (This was also her favorite look ever!)
IRL Princess Vibes (1997)
Back at the 23rd Annual People’s Choice Awards, Brooke Shields looked like an IRL princess in this corsetted white gown!
Showstopping as Susan (1996)
Who could forget when Brooke Shields dazzled us nearly every time she popped on our screen as the ever-so dazzling Susan Keane in Suddenly Susan?
Iconic in Gold (1986)
This glittery gold maxi dress Brooke Shields wore to Bob Hope’s Bagful of Christmas Cheer will forever be iconic.
Style Icon: Aged 16 (1981)
Even at 16 years old, Brooke Sheilds became an instant style icon (with everyone wanting to recreate this white pleated suit look she rocked at the May 1981 Broadway Salutes Manhattan fundraiser in NYC!)
Peak 1980s Vintage (1981)
Okay, but this is peak 1980s vintage style, from the ruffles to the perm! Seriously, we’d love to recreate this brown polka-dotted pink ruffled dress any day
