19 Photos That Prove Zendaya’s Been A Fearless Fashionista All Along

Whether she's walking the red carpet in a glamorous gown or rocking a pair of sneakers, Zendaya knows what it means to be fashionable.

I mean, not everyone can go from being a young Disney star to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world in such a short time. (Zendaya debuted her shoe collection, Daya, in 2015.)

The 5'10" star, who was praised for the way she handled negative comments from a Fashion Police co-host, certainly knows how to express who she is through her clothing choices. And, to be honest, we just can't get enough!

"Fashion is a great thing, it's a way to express who you are," she told HuffPost Live in 2013. "Sometimes it's taken too seriously though. I feel like it's really about dressing for yourself and what makes you feel beautiful."

See her fashion through the years below, and I'm sure you'll agree that she's a fashion pro…

1. Pretty in a peasant dress

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When Zendaya stepped into the spotlight on Disney's Shake It Up! (2010-2013), it didn't take long for people to notice what a fashionista she is. Here she is in 2011 posing in an adorable flowy dress.

2. Fun in floral

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And here she stuns in a floral dress alongside co-star/BFF Bella Thorne one year later.

3. Vintage chic

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Zendaya walked the red carpet at the Sparkle premiere in Hollywood in 2012, looking absolutely fabulous in a vintage dress and Louis Vuitton heels.

4. Fierce in leopard

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That same year she changed her hair for the American Music Awards and proved that any hairdo works on her.

5. Memorable in all white

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By summer 2013, Zendaya was really getting recognized for her great style. For example, this outfit she wore to the American Music Awards landed her on Elle magazine's best dressed of the night.

6. Office attire on point

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Here she wears a cute skirt and top for a meeting at Essence magazine in 2013. Talk about office chic!

7. Unisex has new meaning

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From rocking menswear in 2014 (and nailing it)…

8. Polka dots never looked better

…to some playful polka dots, it's like she just knows how to wear everything well.

9. Glamour meets grunge

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For Zendaya, formal wear has no limits — just look at her here at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in 2014.

10. Thigh-high boots on deck

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In 2015, Zendaya announced that she'd be launching a shoe line proving her footing in fashion. And, she was heavily involved in the whole process.

"None of these shoes are anything that I wouldn't wear — literally, I love every single one — and that's something I don't think a lot of people can say about their shoe lines," Zendaya, who wears a size 9 shoe, told Fashionista.

But, what makes Zendaya stand out from the crowd is how well she changes up her style. Go to the next page to be blown away by her casual wear!

 

11. Casual chic

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Even dressed down, Zendaya knows how to put an outfit together. Here she is in 2012, giving new meaning to the term "casual chic" in a slouchy gray sweater.

12. The more the better

Zendaya knows how to layer jewelry and make it look great! Here she is in 2012.

13. Big frames, why not?!

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Let's be honest: not everyone can rock a pair of these glasses and still look stylish the way she did in 2012!

14. Mix and match day

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And she certainly loves the laid-back grunge look. In 2013, she told Twist magazine that sneakers are her shoe of choice, "I mean I love heels, but I don’t think I could wear them for the rest of my life, every day, all day."

Work it!

15. Paying homage in style

Animal print pants paired with a Bob Marley t-shirt? What a rockstar!

16. Long braids to envy

You've gotta love the braids in 2013!

17. Fall fashion essentials

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Zendaya’s ripped jeans look from October 2014 is the epitome of fall chic — and proof that she can rock a casual outfit like no other.

18. Travel wear just got stylish

In October 2015, Zendaya showed us that traveling in style doesn’t have to come at the cost of comfort — just look at the way she paired this green bomber jacket with a simple pair of sweatpants.

19. Sweater weather

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And here she is again in 2015 — not everyone can pull this off!

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