Style Evolution: Dawn Yeoh

Happy birthday, Dawn Yeoh! The artiste, who turns 34 today (May 5), has cycled through a number of fashion trends over the past decade: from kawaii ruffles to preppy prints to designer digs, Dawn has tried them all — and that's not even including some of the over-the-top outfits she's worn on TV.

Keep reading to see some of Dawn's most iconic looks over the years!

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Book event (2006)

Remember when bobs had tails? We don’t envy the amount of time Dawn probably spent with her hair straightener to make them perfectly silky.
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2006

Side-swept bangs ON FLEEK.
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Never Say Die conference (2006)

Between her Sanrio bling, pairing suede boots with a skirt, and wearing an argyle sweater-vest as a shirt, Dawn was perfectly on-trend for the mid-aughts.
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Yours Always (2006)

Dawn sure liked that Hello Kitty charm necklace.
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2007

We never thought we’d see Mediacorp’s resident kawaii princess channel rock chick Avril Lavigne. Guess there’s a punkish side to Dawn after all.
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The Princesses and the Dude (2007)

Dawn channelled her otaku side by dressing in cutesy regalia for The Princess & the Dude.
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Honour and Passion (2007)

Ah, 2007, when belts served merely an aesthetic purpose.
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Honour and Passion (2007)

…as did headbands.
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Honour and Passion press conference (2007)

Hey Dawn, the 80s called and they want their side pony back.
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Star Awards 2007 Show 2

Dawn served up this regrettable anime girl-inspired look for the red carpet. The actress told us a decade later that "other than the Hello Kitty, none of this was my idea".
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Beach Ball Babes (2008)

This sporty bikini look is still pretty cute, especially considering that Dawn wore it more than a decade ago.
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The Dream Catchers (2009)

Just when we thought Dawn’s Harajuku outfit from The Princess & the Dude was daring, someone had to dress her in this “sexy Pokéball” costume.
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The Dream Catchers (2009)

Oh, Dawn. We hope you treated yourself with a hair mask after filming this scene.
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2010

While this red dress fits right in with today's off-shoulder fad, those lace and gingham strips at the bottom should stay firmly in 2010.
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30th Drama Anniversary event (2012)

Considering all the sweet and girly looks Dawn donned in the past, this black and gold number by Keith Png is a breath of fresh air and grown-up look for the actress.
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The Dream Makers lensing ceremony (2013)

Who says denim shorts are for lazy dress-down weekends? Dawn oozed casual chic in her daisy dukes, red blazer and boots at The Dream Makers lensing ceremony.
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Longchamp event (2014)

Dawn art deco-inspired dress from Miss Selfridge perfectly complemented her Longchamp bag’s neutral finish.
Photo: Dawn Yeoh's Facebook
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Wicked gala night (2016)

Dawn looked “wickedly” pretty in a sequined dress from H&M and gravity-defying heels from Karen Millen.
Photo: Dawn Yeoh's Facebook
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Victoria’s Secret store opening (2017)

We’re not sure if Dawn came from the gym or that she just really loved the athleisure trend but she looked a little out of place wearing a sports bra, mesh top and workout tights to a lingerie store opening.
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2017

Dawn might have been showing off a new Miu Lady Bag, but her embellished knitwear stole the show.
Photo: Instagram/@iamdawnyeoh
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Singapore Fashion Week (2017)

Dawn rocked a frilly blouse and khaki culottes from Yoyo Cao's label, Exhibit, at Singapore Fashion Week in 2017. We love how her bold red lips pop against the neutral colours.
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2018

The doors of the Dwarlika Hotel, in Nepal, were the perfect backdrop for Dawn as she struck a mysterious pose in her pastel goth-style Kate Spade frock.
Photo: Instagram/@iamdawnyeoh
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Gifted press conference (2018)

While this quirky ensemble of a voluminous gingham top from Ralph Lauren and lavender feather skirt may not be for everyone, Dawn managed to pull it off perfectly.
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The Body Shop event (2018)

Dawn’s outfit looks like a cross between a tribal princess and modernist artist - and we mean it in a good way.
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Jalan Jalan press conference (2018)

Dawn showed up at the Jalan Jalan press conference looking like a chic rodeo chick in a Western-style floral jumpsuit.
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Star Awards 2019

Dawn wowed in a sparkly fairytale-like tulle gown at the 2019 Star Awards, proving plunging necklines can be sexy, but also classy at the same time.
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My Agent Is A Hero 2 (2019)

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