Like many Disney stars before, Sabrina Carpenter has come a long, long way since her days on the network. After cutting her teeth in the likes of Girl Meets World and Tall Girl, the Pennsylvania native has gone on to forge a successful music career of her own. All the while producing hits like “Nonsense” and “Feather,” Carpenter has also managed to forge a unique red carpet wardrobe that combines hyper-feminine silhouettes with edgy details like cut-outs and exposed undergarments.
The triple threat—she can act, sing, and dance—has cozied up to some of fashion’s top brands like Vera Wang and Moschino as well as independent labels like Cong Tri and Mônot. She even starred in an Internet-breaking campaign for Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line, Skims. It’s become customary to witness Carpenter pull out a statement red carpet moments during events like the MTV Video Music Awards, arming herself with some sort of high-impact gown, a bold color way or pattern, and her signature blonde bangs. Below, a look back at Sabrina Carpenter’s red carpet evolution, from pre-teen star to pop princess.
2024: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Carpenter sizzled during the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty in this croc-embossed and sequined Tory Burch number accented by a completely sheer skirt.
For a pre-Grammy Gala, Carpenter went simple in a ruched LBD that featured a steep side slit and floral embroidery at the waist.
2023: MTV Video Music Awards
A princess twist on the sheer red carpet trend, courtesy of Vera Wang, for the 2023 MTV VMAs.
2023: Billboard Women In Music
For the 2023 Billboard Women In Music event, the singer flashed her abs in a Cong Tri confection that featured a dramatic train and sculptural statement sleeves.
2022: American Music Awards
A disco diva moment in fringed sequins at the 2022 American Music Awards.
Carpenter indulged in one of her edgier red carpet moments for the 2022 Fashion Awards in London. She slipped into a mustard yellow Alberta Ferretti gown with a plunging neckline and a matching hood.
2022: MTV Video Music Awards
In an ab-baring Moschino number, Carpenter went all in on retro florals at the 2022 MTV VMAs.
When she’s not in some sort of statement color or pattern, the hitmaker tends to treat her red carpet moments to plenty of skin-baring details. Here, she sported a Mônot gown to the 2022 amfAR Gala.
Carpenter made a splash for her debut Met Gala appearance in 2022. She sparkled in a Paco Rabanne set composed of a bra top and a high-impact skirt.
2022: Kids’ Choice Awards
The star wrapped up her cut-out David Koma stunner with an exposed bra top at the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards.
For the 2021 ACE Awards, Carpenter looked like red carpet royalty in a floral Carolina Herrera number.
2020: MTV Movie & TV Awards
Carpenter has dabbled in the exposed underwear trend at multiple points throughout her red carpet career, but her rhinestoned look for the 2020 MTV Movie & TV Awards proved to be her most on-the-nose adaptation yet.
Carpenter suited up for the premiere of Tall Girl in a plunging ivory set.
2018: Peoples’ Choice Awards
The singer looked chic in pinstripe Tom Ford at the 2018 Peoples’ Choice Awards.
2018: MTV Video Music Awards
Carpenter reinvented the bandage dress at the 2018 MTV VMAs in a va-va-voom Versace look she paired with nude heels.
2017: Billboard Women In Music
Well before Margot Robbie graced theater screens, Carpenter presented a full-on Barbie pink moment at a 2017 Billboard event.
2016: Kids’ Choice Awards
With a copy of Alice In Wonderland doubling as a clutch, Carpenter slipped into black and white lace for the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards.
2015: American Music Awards
At the 2015 AMAs, Carpenter went with a patterned tea-length look that she paired with a blush pink clutch and strappy heels.
2014: Wicked Opening Night
The actress sported high-waisted floral pants and an off-the-shoulder top to the opening night of Wicked in 2014.
Alongside fellow Disney actress Rowan Blanchard, Carpenter looked adorable at a 2013 festival.
2012: Once Upon A Princess Premiere
Then 12, Carpenter attended one of her first red carpets for the premiere party of Disney’s Once Upon A Princess.