Photos show how Heather Rae El Moussa's style has evolved, from her Playboy model days to 'Selling Sunset' glam

Samantha GrindellMay 15, 2022, 17:33 IST

Heather Rae El Moussa's style has evolved over the years.Christopher Polk / Staff / Rich Polk / E! Entertainment / Contributor / Getty Images

Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young), 34, stars on Netflix's "Selling Sunset."
Her style changed dramatically as she transitioned from Playboy model to famous realtor.

In 2010, the year Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) posed as a Playboy centerfold, she wore a purple minidress with a plunging neckline to a red-carpet event.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2010.Steven Lawton / Contributor / Getty Iamges

In 2010, the year Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) posed as a Playboy centerfold, she wore a purple minidress with a plunging neckline to a red-carpet event.

Early in her career, El Moussa was publicly known for her role as a Playboy model, and her looks reflected it. For instance, she wore a red bustier and matching bunny ears to a Playboy "True Blood" event in 2012.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2012.Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty Images

Early in her career, El Moussa was publicly known for her role as a Playboy model, and her looks reflected it. For instance, she wore a red bustier and matching bunny ears to a Playboy "True Blood" event in 2012.

She further leaned into her position as a Playboy model throughout 2012, going topless in a military-themed Halloween costume.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2012.Michael Buckner / Staff / Getty Images

Even El Moussa's dressier looks had sex appeal in the early 2010s. She wore a backless gray minidress to a Playmate event in 2014 that showed off the sides of her chest.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2014.Mike Windle / Stringer / Getty Images

Even El Moussa's dressier looks had sex appeal in the early 2010s. She wore a backless gray minidress to a Playmate event in 2014 that showed off the sides of her chest.

At a 2016 Playboy event, El Moussa rocked a sheer, lace lingerie set. Pink flowers in her hair softened the sultry look.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2016.David Becker / Stringer / Getty Images

El Moussa's style didn't really stand out from other Playboy models at the time. She even matched them sometimes, as she did in a black dress bedazzled with a bunny in 2015.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2015.Albert L. Ortega / Contributor / Getty Images

El Moussa's style didn't really stand out from other Playboy models at the time. She even matched them sometimes, as she did in a black dress bedazzled with a bunny in 2015.

She looked every bit the Playboy model in 2017 in a black bustier, fishnet tights, a bow tie, and black bunny ears.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2017.Christopher Polk / Staff / Getty Images

El Moussa embraced a more chic look as she started appearing on "Selling Sunset" in 2019. Here, she wore a white crop top, leather skirt, and over-the-knee boots to a red-carpet event for the series.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2019.Rodin Eckenroth / Contributor / Getty Images

El Moussa embraced a more chic look as she started appearing on "Selling Sunset" in 2019. Here, she wore a white crop top, leather skirt, and over-the-knee boots to a red-carpet event for the series.

As her career progressed, El Moussa started to embrace a more professional look. At another "Selling Sunset" event in 2019, El Moussa wore a strapless red dress with a form-fitting silhouette.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2019.Rochelle Brodin / Contributor / Getty Images

As her career progressed, El Moussa started to embrace a more professional look. At another "Selling Sunset" event in 2019, El Moussa wore a strapless red dress with a form-fitting silhouette.

By the time she started dating her now-husband Tarek, she was embracing a polished look even in her athleisure. In March 2020, she walked the streets of New York City in a red sweatsuit set, a black coat, and stylish sneakers.

Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa in 2020.Raymond Hall / Contributor / Getty Images

By the time she started dating her now-husband Tarek, she was embracing a polished look even in her athleisure. In March 2020, she walked the streets of New York City in a red sweatsuit set, a black coat, and stylish sneakers.

When she appeared on "Family Feud" in 2021, El Moussa continued to show off her professional style in a pink dress with short sleeves and a scooped neckline. Clear pumps completed the sleek look.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2021.Eric McCandless / Contributor / Getty Images

When she appeared on "Family Feud" in 2021, El Moussa continued to show off her professional style in a pink dress with short sleeves and a scooped neckline. Clear pumps completed the sleek look.

Even as her style changed, El Moussa still went back to her sexy looks from time to time. At the 2021 People's Choice Awards, El Moussa wore a bedazzled minidress from Berta that was almost entirely sheer.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2021.Rich Polk/E! Entertainment / Contributor / Getty Images

Even as her style changed, El Moussa still went back to her sexy looks from time to time. At the 2021 People's Choice Awards, El Moussa wore a bedazzled minidress from Berta that was almost entirely sheer.

El Moussa combined sexy and sweet with her Galia Lahav wedding dress. The gown had a form-fitting bodice, sheer skirt, and floral detailing.

By 2022, El Moussa was combining professionalism with high fashion. At the "Selling Sunset" reunion, she wore a long-sleeve, pink dress with shoulder pads designed by Balmain.

Heather Rae El Moussa in 2022.Netflix

By 2022, El Moussa was combining professionalism with high fashion. At the "Selling Sunset" reunion, she wore a long-sleeve, pink dress with shoulder pads designed by Balmain.

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Photos show how Heather Rae El Moussa's style has evolved, from her Playboy model days to 'Selling Sunset' glam

In 2010, the year Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) posed as a Playboy centerfold, she wore a purple minidress with a plunging neckline to a red-carpet event.

Early in her career, El Moussa was publicly known for her role as a Playboy model, and her looks reflected it. For instance, she wore a red bustier and matching bunny ears to a Playboy "True Blood" event in 2012.

She further leaned into her position as a Playboy model throughout 2012, going topless in a military-themed Halloween costume.

Even El Moussa's dressier looks had sex appeal in the early 2010s. She wore a backless gray minidress to a Playmate event in 2014 that showed off the sides of her chest.

At a 2016 Playboy event, El Moussa rocked a sheer, lace lingerie set. Pink flowers in her hair softened the sultry look.

El Moussa's style didn't really stand out from other Playboy models at the time. She even matched them sometimes, as she did in a black dress bedazzled with a bunny in 2015.

She looked every bit the Playboy model in 2017 in a black bustier, fishnet tights, a bow tie, and black bunny ears.

El Moussa embraced a more chic look as she started appearing on "Selling Sunset" in 2019. Here, she wore a white crop top, leather skirt, and over-the-knee boots to a red-carpet event for the series.

As her career progressed, El Moussa started to embrace a more professional look. At another "Selling Sunset" event in 2019, El Moussa wore a strapless red dress with a form-fitting silhouette.

By the time she started dating her now-husband Tarek, she was embracing a polished look even in her athleisure. In March 2020, she walked the streets of New York City in a red sweatsuit set, a black coat, and stylish sneakers.

When she appeared on "Family Feud" in 2021, El Moussa continued to show off her professional style in a pink dress with short sleeves and a scooped neckline. Clear pumps completed the sleek look.

Even as her style changed, El Moussa still went back to her sexy looks from time to time. At the 2021 People's Choice Awards, El Moussa wore a bedazzled minidress from Berta that was almost entirely sheer.

El Moussa combined sexy and sweet with her Galia Lahav wedding dress. The gown had a form-fitting bodice, sheer skirt, and floral detailing.

By 2022, El Moussa was combining professionalism with high fashion. At the "Selling Sunset" reunion, she wore a long-sleeve, pink dress with shoulder pads designed by Balmain.