Charli XCX, known for her impactful style choices, consistently impresses alongside her stylist, Chris Horan. From day-to-day outfits to extravagant stage looks, Charli embraces a variety of styles, showcasing garments from designers like Dilara Findikoglu, Y/Project, and Marni.
Here are my top 25 favorite fashion moments from Charli, ranked in order.
1. **The Met Gala**: Charli’s standout moment was her custom Marni dress at this year’s Met Gala, which celebrated the theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The dress cleverly incorporated vintage T-shirts in a stretched and distressed manner, highlighting intricate details.
2. **H&M London Fashion Week Event**: Her performance look at the H&M event featured her signature “Charli uniform” — a minidress, high boots, and blown-out hair. This outfit exemplifies her distinct style.
3. **Wimbledon**: At Wimbledon, Charli wore a Beaufille ensemble that triggered controversy, earning her a spot in my top three due to its daring nature.
4. **Met Gala After-Party**: Attending the after-party in another striking Marni outfit, Charli showcased a different silhouette from her usual choices, emphasizing her style versatility.
5. **Courrèges Show**: Charli elegantly donned an all-white outfit to the Courrèges show in Paris, featuring a layered oversized knit and sheer material.
6. **Touring with Troye Sivan**: During a performance with Troye Sivan at OVO Arena Wembley, she wore a design by Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu, reflecting a shared artistic vision connected by subculture ideals.
7. **Balenciaga Couture Show**: Charli’s deconstructed shirtdress at the Balenciaga couture show aligns with her desire to experiment outside her usual style boundaries.
8. **Vanity Fair Oscar Party**: Sporting a delicate sheer yellow Givenchy look, Charli’s sophisticated color choice made this look one of her best.
9. **New York City Appearance**: Charli was spotted in New York wearing an ultra-cropped black tee, low-waisted pants, and pointed shoes, exuding a chic urban vibe.
10. **British GQ x Christian Louboutin Dinner**: At this dinner, Charli’s leather corseted jacket and wet-hair look brought a refreshing juxtaposition to her typically bolder outfits.
11. **Warner Music and Ciroc Brit Awards 2023**: Wearing a shirt that read “Real Winner,” Charli combined irony and style at this event.
12. **A Night for Young Hollywood**: Charli’s Saint Laurent dress, featuring a low V-cut, gave off an Old Hollywood vibe, showcasing her evolution in fashion.
13. **JW Anderson Show**: At the 2023 London Fashion Week, she wore an oversized white button-down with Bermuda shorts, proving her trendsetting status.
14. **British Fashion Awards 2023**: Charli dazzled in a Jean Paul Gaultier piece from 2004, complemented by striking bright-yellow eye tape.
15. **London Outing**: Out and about in London, Charli presented her signature street style with confidence.
16. **ASCAP Pop Music Awards**: She wore a Mugler bodysuit and velvet skirt ensemble that hugged her figure perfectly for the 2024 awards.
17. **2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party**: Charli’s outfit consisted of a Wiederhoeft corset top with wide-leg pants, paired with extravagant jewelry.
18. **Cannes Film Festival**: Charli embraced glamor in a sparkling Balenciaga dress during the 2024 festival.
19. **Pre-Grammy Gala**: Charli’s blue leather Marni gown at this gala was perfectly tailored, highlighting her fashion-forward attitude.
20. **MTV Video Music Awards 2021**: She made a statement in a daring mesh-and-lace minidress that defined her bold persona.
21. **Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party**: Charli showcased androgynous silhouettes with a Y/Project ensemble at the 2024 party.
22. **Perfect x Valentino London Fashion Week Party**: In a Led Zeppelin tee paired with a light-pink lace dress, Charli embodied a party-ready spirit.
23. **Billboard Women in Music Event**: Charli’s sheer black dress with white lapel details was both elegant and eye-catching.
24. **BRIT Awards**: Charli wore a custom Marni watercolor dress that stood out as a piece of art at the 2024 awards.
25. **Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert**: Performing in a vibrant outfit at Sydney WorldPride, featuring a black miniskirt and neon-rainbow fur sleeves, highlighted Charli’s energetic style.