Brie Larson’s bold red-carpet style predates her mainstream success. Before Prada came knocking on her door to design a custom Joan of Arc–inspired suit for the Met Gala, she wore everything from high socks paired with cocktail dresses to twee nautical looks. The prospect of breaking a sweat on the step-and-repeat didn’t even scare her away from leatherdresses. See how the former child star went from Von Dutch hats to Versace gowns in our slideshow ahead. Up for a bit of a challenge? Try finding a photo of the Room actress not smiling — good luck.
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August 9, 2017Where: At 'The Glass Castle' New York Screening. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage
March 16, 2017Where: At the 'Kong: Skull Island' press conference in Beijing. What: Suit by Alexander McQueen. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images
March 6, 2017Where: At press appearances for her new film 'Kong: Skull Island' in New York City. What: Dress by Carven. Photo: Cindy ...March 6, 2017Where: At press appearances for her new film 'Kong: Skull Island' in New York City. What: Dress by Carven. Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM
February 28, 2017Where: At the European premiere of 'Kong: Skull Island' in London. Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Where: At the Academy Awards. What: Dress by Oscar de la Renta. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
October 29, 2016Where: At the LACMA Art + Film gala in Los Angeles. Photo: 2016 Jason LaVeris
July 23, 2016Where: At the San Diego Comic-Con International Marvel Panel. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
February 28, 2016Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted By Graydon Carter in Beverly Hills. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
February 28, 2016Where: At the Academy Awards. What: Dress by Gucci. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
February 8, 2016Where: At Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon in Beverly Hills. Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImage/Getty Images
January 30, 2016Where: AtScreen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImage
January 10, 2016Where: At the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
January 9, 2016Where: At the Film Independent Filmmaker Grant and Spirit Award Nominees Brunch in West Hollywood. Photo: Araya Diaz/WireImage
January 8, 2016Where: At the AFI Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
January 7, 2016Where: At the W Magazine celebration of the 'Best Performances' Portfolio and The Golden Globes with Audi and Dom Perignon in Los... January 7, 2016Where: At the W Magazine celebration of the 'Best Performances' Portfolio and The Golden Globes with Audi and Dom Perignon in Los Angeles. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
January 5, 2016Where: At the National Board of Review Gala in New York City. Photo: Neilson Barnard/WireImage
January 2, 2016Where: At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
November 14, 2015Where: At the Governors Awards in Hollywood. Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
October 22, 2015Where: At the 92nd Street Y Presents Brie Larson and Room held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Photo: Brent N. Clarke/Ge...October 22, 2015Where: At the 92nd Street Y Presents Brie Larson and Room held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Photo: Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images
October 13, 2015Where: At the premiere of Room in West Hollywood. Photo: Jerod Harris/WireImage
October 11, 2015Where: At screening of Room in London. Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage
September 15, 2015Where: At Room premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival. Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images
August 13, 2015Where: At the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Hosts Annual Grants Banquet in Beverly Hills. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/2015...August 13, 2015Where: At the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Hosts Annual Grants Banquet in Beverly Hills. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/2015 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
July 14, 2015Where: At the Trainwreck New York premiere. Photo: Jim Spellman/2015 Jim Spellman
May 4, 2015Where: At the Met Gala in New York City. Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images
December 14, 2014Where: At The Gambler press junket in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai/2014 Noam Galai
December 10, 2014Where: At The Gambler New York premiere. Photo: Jim Spellman/2014 Jim Spellman
October 20, 2014Where: At the ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills. Photo: Steve Granitz/2014 Steve Granitz
March 11, 2015Where: At the Miu Miu show as part of the Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
May 5, 2014Where: At the Charles James: Beyond Fashion Costume Institute Gala.
Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
March 1, 2014Where: At the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/2014 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
March 2, 2014Where: At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Photo: David Livingston/2014 David Livingston
January 16, 2014Where: At the Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Photo: 2013 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
January 7, 2014 Where: At the private Antonio Berardi dinner.
Photo: Donato Sardella/2014 Donato Sardella
November 20, 2013Where: At the Variety Awards Studio
Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images
September 12, 2013Where: At Glamorama.
Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images
August 21, 2013Where: At the premiere of The World's End.Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
August 15, 2013Where: Visiting the SiriusXM Studios in New York City.
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images
July 30, 2013Where: At the The Spectacular Now special screening in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: 2013 JB Lacroix
July 16, 2013Where: At the Short Term 12 special screening in New York City.
Photo: 2013 Daniel Zuchnik
June 28, 2013Where: At the Short Term 12 closing night screening in New York City.
Photo: Mike Pont/2013 Mike Pont
June 14, 2013Where: At the Los Angeles Film Festival premiere of Short Term 12.
Photo: 2013 Michael Tran
March 11, 2013Where: At the SXSW screening of Don Jon's Addiction in Austin, Texas.
Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images
January 18, 2013Where: At the premiere of Don Jon's Addiction at the Sundance Film Festival.
Photo: C Flanigan/2013 C Flanigan
January 12, 2013Where: At the Art of Elysium's 6th Annual Black-tie Gala.
Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images
October 17, 2012Where: At theAutumn Party.
Photo: 2012 Jason LaVeris
February 25, 2012Where: At the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
January 14, 2012Where: At the Art Of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala.
Photo: 2012 Jon Kopaloff
November 17, 2011Where: At the GQ "Men Of The Year" party.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
September 10, 2011Where: At the Rampart premiere in Toronto, Canada.
Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images
March 14, 2011Where: At the premiere of Paul.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
February 5, 2011Where: At the Super Bowl Party in Dallas, Texas.
Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images
August 18, 2010Where: At the Scott Pilgrim Vs The World in London, England.
Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
March 1, 2010Where: At the the Kimberly Brooks' The Stylist Project exhibition in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images
April 15, 2006Where: At the Hoot premiere in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
April 14, 2005Where: At ELLEGIRL's 1st Annual Hollywood Prom.
Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Getty Images
August 4, 2004Where: At the Teen Choice Awards.
Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
October 4, 2003Where: At the Good Boy! premiere.
Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
October 27, 2002Where: At The Santa Clause 2 premiere.
Photo: SGranitz/Getty Images
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