Daisy Edgar-Jones' Gorgeous Style Transformation

We've seen her go from a studious, star-crossed lover, to a nature-spirited murderer, to tornado chaser in the space of just a few years. But as compelling as Daisy Edgar-Jones onscreen rise in Hollywood has been, her style transformation offscreen is equally worth noting. While her career has blossomed, the British actress has gradually redefined her fashion presence, transitioning from understated simplicity to high-fashion experimentation.

When promoting the 2024 blockbuster "Twisters," Edgar-Jones reflected on her style metamorphosis in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. Laughing, the actor shared, "I wish I could tell my younger self, who just wore any old thing in the wardrobe on Zoom, that those pictures would be on the internet forever." Now, Daisy Edgar Jones loves playing around with fashion trends, adding: "I'm really enjoying becoming more sure of what I feel good in and what I want to wear." A glance at her style evolution makes this journey clear.

In January 2020, Daisy Edgar-Jones was a relatively unknown actress. One could say she was just a normal person. Fresh off the set of the television remake of Sally Rooney's bestselling novel, she joined her co-star, Paul Mescal, on the Television Critics Association press tour — a prelude to his eventual coronation as the internet's boyfriend. It just before the pandemic, and just before the show's premiere would catapult her to international fame. At this point, Edgar-Jones seemed to still be channeling her character Marianne's unassuming sensibility into her off-screen wardrobe. Dressing modestly, she stepped out in a yellow floral maxi dress with a plunging V-neckline and short puffed sleeve, giving the impression of a contemporary ingenue. The ensemble evoked classic Italian summer dressing. One could just imagine her character wearing this to a sun-drenched café on the Amalfi coast, lost in thought, book in hand. Her choice of bright pink pointed-toe heels added a playful color-blocking twist — sowing the seeds of the fashion acumen she would develop later on.

By the summer of 2021, Daisy Edgar-Jones' fame had shot up immensely, but she still was still retaining her schoolgirl style. At the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, she coordinated a two-piece set featuring a textured plaid crop top and matching wide-leg trousers. The white ensemble, detailed with a grid of green and blue lines, brought together preppy and modern styles. The top's abbreviated cut revealed a sliver of midriff, while the high-waisted trousers balanced it with a more traditional silhouette.

Her styling remained minimal, with loose waves draped down her face and understated makeup that let the outfit's clean lines do the talking. Accessories were kept simple: a thin silver bracelet and a small chain-belted clutch. Overall, her style was still in keeping with the girl-next-door appearance that defined her breakout role in "Normal People."

Consolidating her place as a breakout talent in the industry, Edgar-Jones joined a star-studded guestlist at the British GQ Man of the Year Awards in 2022. For the occasion, she made a slightly more mature departure from her previous image, arriving in a Gucci number that felt decidedly more sophisticated than her earlier red-carpet choices.

The dress featured a sheer black layered over a metallic chevron bodice, with a skirt that cascaded in diaphanous tulle. The shimmering geometric pattern on the bodice added structure to the gown, offering an interesting contrast to the wispy flow of the gossamer skirt. Paired with minimalist black heels and no-fuss accessories, she still retained an unpolished simplicity to reflect her transitional phase. Her outfit was neither fully realized nor entirely effortless — an intriguing midpoint indeed for a young woman in the limelight still finding her fashion footing.

In 2023, Edgar-Jones made an intrepid statement at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party, donning what was perhaps her most venturesome ensemble yet. The actor chose a sleeveless, high-neck, see-through gown, adorned with crystal chains, forming an intricate latticework of shimmering embellishments. The translucent design imbued the look with a sexy, provocative edge. Paired with racy Gucci black patent leather heeled sandals and worn over a barely-there nude slip, this gown signalled a big shift in Edgar-Jones' style transformation, veering away from the demure florals and tailored preppiness of her earlier looks. Where she once embodied a quiet, girl-next-door appeal, she was now embracing a confident, more cohesive glamour and sex appeal.

The ensemble was styled by Nicky Yates, whose celebrity roster includes the likes Cailee Spaeny and "The Sex Lives of College Girls" star Naomi Ackie, so it's no wonder the results were so fabulous. Edgar-Jones herself reflected on the moment in her Harper's Bazaar interview, crowning it her most memorable fashion moment to date. As one one fan on social media proclaimed, she came "looking like the next Bond Girl."

In the Summer of 2024, Edgar-Jones delivered an enticing series of internet-breaking looks on the press tour for "Twisters," where she starred opposite "Anyone But You" actor Glen Powell. Embracing a distinctly modern bohemian aesthetic, Edgar-Jones debuted five standout looks in a mere 24 hours. This was one of the best: her Upper West Side fit in Look 36 from Chloé's Fall/Winter 2024 collection.

The dreamy powder blue dress featured chiffon layers that danced in the breeze, punctuated by delicate scalloped hemming and romantic, airy sleeves. The cutout detail at the waist added a contemporary edge to the otherwise vintage-inspired silhouette. Edgar-Jones grounded the floaty design with light brown thigh-high boots, an unexpected pairing that gave the outfit urban practicality. She accessorized with vintage-inspired sunglasses and a statement gold pendant necklace for the ultimate retro glamour to the overall look.