From Duchess Catherine’s immaculate India looks, to Michelle Obama’s final State Dinner gown, these are the style moments that had us adding to cart this year.
As 2016 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the fashion year that was, and with countless red carpets and a slew of awards shows, it’s been a long and glamour-filled trip down memory lane.
A style wrap-up simply wouldn’t be complete without a special mention to Blake Lively, or the “Beyoncé of red carpets” as husband Ryan Reynolds fondly puts it, while the actual Beyoncé took out the top spot for cutest mother-daughter duo when she walked alongside daughter Blue Ivy at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The ever-inspirational Turia Pitt made a lasting impression when she stepped out in sunshine yellow this past Oaks Day, while Rebecca Judd, who welcomed twin boys in September, continued to nail it with her fairy princess style at every opportunity.
Click through the gallery to relive the best fashion moments of 2016!
While on her and Wills’ April India and Bhutan tour, the Duchess of Cambridge donned an unforgettable Paul & Joe top, paired with a skirt made from material sourced and woven in Bhutan by a local weaver named Kelzan Wangmo.
Cinderella, is that you? Who could forget Rebecca Judd in this J’Aton Couture ballerina gown, which showed off her then-tiny baby bump.
Ever the gentleman, George Clooney supports wife Amal as her pastel yellow gown billows in the Cannes breeze.
Beyonce owns the VMAs red carpet beside daughter Blue Ivy, who donned a $15,000 dress.
Bec Hewitt was an absolute vision in an embellished red dress and coat at this year’s Melbourne Cup.
Make way for Blake Lively, who debuted her burgeoning bump in this beaded blue number at Cannes Film Festival in May.
The Duchess of Cambridge was a scarlet dream as she and Prince William attended a lavish reception at Government House during their family tour to Canada. Spot Her Majesty’s glittering maple leaf brooch!
Lisa Wilkinson oozed style, grace and sophistication in this all white ensemble, worn for this year’s Derby Day in Melbourne.
Turia Pitt lit up the room in an asymmetrical sunshine-yellow frock on Oaks Day this past November.
The First Lady fittingly chose a shimmery, rose gold Atelier Versace gown for final her state dinner with the Prime Minister of Italy and his wife.
At age 70, Helen Mirren twirled in this lace, navy frock on the Cannes red carpet.
Sonia Kruger channeled the coveted statue at the 2016 TV Week Logie Awards.
Julia Morris showed off her enviable hourglass figure in a 50s inspired frock.
While Carrie Bickmore, still blonde at the time, opted for a black swan-inspired look.
Kerry-Anne Kennerley made jaws drop in this high-neck, royal blue ensemble at AACTA Awards earlier this month.
Wearing bling that would make Vivian Ward proud was Julia Roberts, who used the emerald and diamond piece to accessorise her understated black gown on the Cannes red carpet.
Oprah, clearly happier than ever, showed off her impressive slimmed-down figure in a LBD at the premiere of drama series Queen Sugar.
Keith simply couldn’t take his eyes off wife Nicole at this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit Gala.
Pantene ambassador Natalie Bassingthwaighte let her loose curls down this past Oaks Day, giving her formal frock a relaxed edge.
32-year-old Jennifer Hawkins stunned in a cherry red jumpsuit by Misha Collection at the Melbourne Cup.
Today Show host Sylvia Jeffreys was all smiles in a colourfully embroidered sundress as she watched the horses storm the track.
Delta Goodrem was an ethereal dream in this detailed, lace gown at the Logie Awards, held in Melbourne.
Waleed Aly is proudly supported by wife Susan Carland, who stunned in dusty blue silk at the 2016 Logie Awards.
Australia’s sweetheart Tessa James opted for the minimal look in a tight, white midi with a darling black bow as she joined a slew celebs on Oaks Day.
Wearing florals for spring! Rose Byrne packed a punch of glam in this floral Romance Was Born dress at the 2016 AACTA Awards.
