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Priyanka Chopra shows her expertise in choosing dresses to create sophisticated and feminine styles© Getty

How to choose dresses to create timeless looks like Priyanka Chopra

The celebrity plays with different silhouettes and motifs to shine


MAY 26, 2020 10:16 AM EDT

One of the things that makes  Priyanka Chopra  a top-tier fashionista is her ability to choose the perfect dress every day – or night. The star has an enviable personal collection including haute couture garments, printed maxi dresses, classic midi dresses and more revealing minis.

The actress is the perfect celebrity to study to try to crack the style code that allows her to create timeless, super-feminine looks on and off the red carpet, regardless of whether her schedule includes presentations, travel or a romantic dinner for two. What’s the common thread? Her demeanor when she wears each and every one of these designs. It’s worth emulating.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a maxi dress with lace panels© GettyImages

Arrivées…

Immediately after arriving at Cannes, Priyanka stole the limelight with this dress combining a lively print and lace accents, proving you can leave the jeans and t-shirts at home if you’re a VIP.

Priyanka Chopra in a casual airport look© GettyImages

Casual airport looks

With incredible ease, the actress and model combines two current wardrobe essentials: the black lace dress and the distressed denim jacket. The result is an A+ look.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a pink tea-length dress© GettyImages

Retro-inspired

This is Dior’s memorable New Look, albeit less structured. This tea-length dress evokes the sophistication of the 1950s. The defined waistline and v-neck are some of the artist’s fashion favorites.

Priyanka Chopra struts her stuff in a short monochromatic satin dress© @priyankachopra

Bodacious mini dresses

Silhouette + color. That is the formula that seems to guide this 37-year-old beauty’s fashion sense. This fabulous royal purple Vivienne Westwood design is proof of that.

Priyanka Chopra loves short dresses with ruffle details© GettyImages

Don’t forget the prints...

If a mini dress has a print, it is Priyanka-approved. She tends to choose dresses with ruffles and asymmetrical features to invigorate floral motifs in spring and summer.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a mini blazer dress© GettyImages

Blazer dresses for celebrations

There are a number of garments that are incredibly seductive, despite their menswear origins. That is the case with blazer dresses, one of Chopra’s most frequently worn outfits in New York. This white number is by Reformation.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a blue velvet midi dress© GettyImages

Midi dresses

Another essential garment that is always in fashion. For nighttime looks, the singer likes to wear shirt dresses with simple details, which she embellishes with accessories.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a midi dress with a peek-a-boo neckline© GettyImages

Different necklines

Flowy midi dresses with the occasional vintage touch are certainly on this celebrity’s fashion radar. Her infallible trick is to find dresses with a peek-a-boo neckline, a fun, yet elegant feature for daytime looks.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a Longchamp maxi dress© GettyImages

Impactful looks

Priyanka is able to fuse classic and modern elements in her outfits, particularly when she is attending fashion shows. The look in this photo? An incredibly lady-like design by Longchamp.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a dress with a gingham print© GettyImages

Off-duty dresses

On less busy days, the former Miss World adapts to the trends and wears cute, straight-cut dresses with an original twist, like an eye-catching fit or sleeves, to pack an additional punch.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a maxi wrap dress with a matching belt© @priyankachopra

Chic maxi wrap dresses

The Bollywood star also clearly has a penchant for more subtle prints and these are the ones that are featured on the maxi wrap dresses she usually wears while on vacation. They are great for selfies!

Priyanka Chopra wearing a dress with oversized sleeves© GettyImages

Full color bodycon

This is one of Priyanka Chopra’s most beloved silhouettes, as it perfectly accentuates her great figure. She pumps up the volume on these dresses with a pop of bright color to create irresistible looks.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at an event in Hollywood© GettyImages

Date night dresses

She and Nick Jonas are one of the most stylish couples in Hollywood and she emphasizes it by wearing custom gowns like this multicolor column gown by Elie Saab. The dress includes lace cut-outs and a halter neck to create a sultry air.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a traditional Indian dress with Nick Jonas© @priyankachopra

Traditional Indian clothing

Embellished with needlework and made with exquisite fabrics, these styles are also part of the star’s amazing wardrobe. Metallic wrap dresses make her shine even brighter.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a dress with a dramatic turtleneck© GettyImages

Varied and evocative street style

Faithful to pieces that involve taking a bit of a risk, Priyanka plays with dresses that can range from sheer or transparent to the exact opposite.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a fuchsia lace dress with a strapless neckline© GettyImages

Romantic with a twist

Perhaps this was the idea that inspired the protagonist of The Sky is Pink. Her deep fuchsia strapless naked dress was one of those looks that was certainly intended to surprise.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a leather midi dress© GettyImages

Black dresses

There are an infinite number of types of black dresses, but one of the most striking is seen here: a leather dress that makes for a super modern choice of a black monochromatic look. The bow detail on neck hands-down makes the outfit.

Priyanka Chopra wearing a black dress with embellishments© GettyImages

Always en vogue

It’s hard to go wrong with a black dress, but Priyanka Chopra created her own take on this classic when she wore this straight-off-the-runway Oscar de la Renta look with embellishments, ideal for any event.

This actress proves that glamour can certainly be found in more than one dress.