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11 Zoe Saldana Style Moments That Prove The Birthday Girl Knows Her Way Around A Pretty Printed Number

Simple is chic, and the ability to pull off a minimalist number can never be underestimated, as actress and birthday girl Zoe Saldana has proved again and again in her neutral numbers and all-black ensembles. But just because she can nail solid hues in gorgeous silhouettes doesn't mean the stunning Saldana doesn't know how to pull off printed pieces, too. Case in point: These 11 patterned numbers that look nothing short of absolutely amazing.

by Mary Avant

At the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

Hitting the event in one of the best-ever gowns to walk the Cannes red carpet, Saldana looked positively breathtaking in her candy cane–striped Armani Privé ensemble.

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At the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards

With it’s super-short hemline and sugary-sweet floral print, the actress managed to make this Balmain mini look both sexy and dainty all at the same time.

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At the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards

Proving yet again that she can rock stripes like no other, Saldana looked casual-cool in her double-striped Dolce & Gabbana number at the annual awards show.

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At the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Mixing cascading florals with a sheer panel and skin-tight bodice, Saldana delivered plenty of sex appeal in her sultry Givenchy number.

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At the 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Berlin Premiere

The satin, curtain skirt alone is enough to make this Balmain ensemble a stunner, but the beautifully printed and embellished bodice didn’t hurt, either.

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At the 2013 AFI Fest

It may be pretty basic, but the subtle windowpane print on this Calvin Klein dress is beyond chic.

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At the 2014 Golden Globes Nominations Announcement

All it takes to nail a perfect printed ensemble is a few contrasting polka dots and one fabulously voluminous skirt.

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At the 2014 Golden Globes

Sure, this Prabal Gurung number is more embellished than printed, but that doesn’t make it any less of a show stopper.

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At the 2014 AOL NewFronts

Between the soft floral print, sheer back, and pop-of-color red heels, I can’t decide which element of this Roksanda Ilincic number is the most charming.

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At the 2014 Met Gala

The fact that Saldana can pull off this wildly voluminous Michael Kors skirt and look nothing but sleek is just more proof that the lady has some major style skills.

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At the 2014 Relativity at Ten Luncheon

From the golden hue to the slinky fit of this Etro ensemble, there’s no better example of mixed prints at their finest.

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