20 of Sandra Bullock's most memorable style moments

Frank OlitoJul 26, 2021, 20:25 IST

Sandra Bullock loves to wear a gown.Getty

Sandra Bullock celebrates her birthday on July 26.
Throughout her decades-spanning career, the actress has worn some memorable outfits.
Her best looks are strapless gowns at award shows, and she loves to play with sequins.

In 1994, Sandra Bullock showed up to the MTV Video Music Awards in a two-piece lace number.

Sandra Bullock at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards. Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty

The all-black ensemble was paired with a red bow to honor AIDS victims.

The actress continued her two-piece trend at the 1999 premiere of "Forces of Nature."

Sandra Bullock in 1999. Steve Granitz / Getty

The look perfectly paired an elegant silk skirt with a casual red top.

Bullock showed up to the red carpet at the 2006 Academy Awards in a floor-length, strapless gown.

Sandra Bullock at the 2006 Academy Awards. Steve Granitz / Getty

Angel Sanchez designed the navy blue dress.

In 2009, the actress wore a ruffled, one-shoulder dress to the Golden Globes.

Sandra Bullock at 2009 Golden Globes. George Pimentel / Getty

Christian Dior designed this off-white look.

Bullock chose a sequined mini dress for her appearance at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

Sandra Bullock at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. Jeff Kravitz / Getty

While on stage, she kissed Scarlett Johansson.

While accepting her SAG Award in 2010, Bullock wore a black Alexander McQueen gown with blue accents.

Sandra Bullock at the 2010 SAG Awards. Gregg DeGuire / Getty

Bullock won for her role in "The Blind Side."

Bullock won the best actress award at the Oscars in 2010, and she wore a gold, beaded gown to match her golden statue.

Sandra Bullock at 2010 Academy Awards. Jeff Kravitz / Getty

While Bullock accepted her Oscar for "The Blind Side," Harper's Bazaar said the actress shined "like her long-awaited statue itself in this gold mermaid gown by Marchesa."

While Bullock accepted her Oscar for The Blind Side, Harper's Bazaar said the actress shined like her long-awaited statue itself in this gold mermaid gown by Marchesa.

Bullock returned to the Oscars the following year in another stylish, strapless gown.

Sandra Bullock at the 2011 Academy Awards. Steve Granitz / Getty

"Expert draping and a little volume: It's how Bullock nails the siren red dress (it's J. Mendel) and thigh-high-slit thing without venturing into Jessica Rabbit territory," Catherine Devine at Allure wrote in 2014. "Her pouf may be a little, well, pouf-y, but her dramatic lashes are spot-on."

Expert draping and a little volume: It's how Bullock nails the siren red dress (it's J. Mendel) and thigh-high-slit thing without venturing into Jessica Rabbit territory, Catherine Devine at Allure wrote in 2014. Her pouf may be a little, well, pouf-y, but her dramatic lashes are spot-on.

In 2013, Bullock switched things up at the Oscars, wearing a black lace dress.

Sandra Bullock at the 2013 Academy Awards. Jason Merritt/TERM / Getty

"The 48-year-old glittered in her sheer black Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, diamond earrings and bejeweled barrette — now that's the A-lister we've come to know and love," HuffPost wrote at the time.

The 48-year-old glittered in her sheer black Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, diamond earrings and bejeweled barrette — now that's the A-lister we've come to know and love, HuffPost wrote at the time.

She wore another lace dress to the 2013 London Film Festival.

Sandra Bullock at the 2013 London Film Festival. Max Mumby/Indigo / Getty

This lace mini dress was designed by Stella McCartney.

The following year, Bullock wore yet another strapless gown.

Sandra Bullock at the 2014 Academy Awards. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty

"The 'Gravity' star stomped all over the likes of Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron (metaphorically, of course) in a navy Alexander McQueen gown that took our breath away," HuffPost wrote at the time.

The 'Gravity' star stomped all over the likes of Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron (metaphorically, of course) in a navy Alexander McQueen gown that took our breath away, HuffPost wrote at the time.

Bullock continued with her strapless trend at the SAG Awards in 2014.

Sandra Bullock at the 2014 SAG Awards. Dan MacMedan / Getty

The asymmetrical, emerald dress designed by Lanvin certainly stood out.

Bullock wore a memorable black dress at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015.

Sandra Bullock at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival. Taylor Hill / Getty

This look took the pencil dress up a notch by adding geometric cutouts to the top and bottom.

Bullock returned to the Academy Awards in 2018, wearing a halter dress designed by Louis Vuitton.

Sandra Bullock at the 2018 Academy Awards. Dan MacMedan / Getty

E! Online said the actress "turned heads in a shimmering look on the red carpet" that year.

E! Online said the actress turned heads in a shimmering look on the red carpet that year.

At the New York premiere of "Bird Box" in 2018, Bullock wore another halter-top dress.

Sandra Bullock at the 2018 New York premiere of "Bird Box." Theo Wargo / Getty

The red gown with intricate ruffling made this look a real showstopper. She wore red lipstick to match.

For the European premiere of "Bird Box," the actress wore a more subdued gown.

Sandra Bullock at the 2018 London premiere of "Bird Box." Isa Foltin / Getty

The ethereal dress was designed by Alberta Ferretti.

For the "Ocean's 8" premiere in 2018, Bullock wore another sequined outfit.

Sandra Bullock at the 2018 premiere of "Ocean's 8." Mike Marsland / Getty

This time, the actress showed sequins could be casual by wearing a Zuhair Murad jumpsuit.

She was spotted wearing another sequined jumpsuit later that year.

Sandra Bullock in 2018. PG/Bauer-Griffin / Getty

She wore the look on an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

While attending a SAG-AFTRA event in 2018, Bullock left her flashy fashion at home.

Sandra Bullock in 2018. Michael Loccisano / Getty

The salmon pantsuit was perfectly subdued for the event.

Bullock's best look was this mustard gown at the Golden Globe Awards in 2020.

Sandra Bullock at the 2020 Golden Globes. Steve Granitz / Getty

"Shining bright and looking radiant, Bullock worked that stage in her ruffly and strapless marigold colored gown," Pamela Avila at E! Online wrote last year.

Shining bright and looking radiant, Bullock worked that stage in her ruffly and strapless marigold colored gown, Pamela Avila at E! Online wrote last year.

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