Fashion
9 Minka Kelly Style Moments That Were Perfectly Sweet and Sexy On The Red Carpet
In Hollywood, pretty faces are a dime a dozen. And when a stunning star has both striking features and a smoking-hot body, it can be pretty simple to fall into a rut of dressing in only sultry, seductive, and overtly sexy numbers. But that's not birthday girl and former Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly's M.O. Instead, the actress — who's dated everyone from Chris Evans to Derek Jeter and found success on the big screen — has a knack for channeling her FNL character's trademark innocence on the red carpet with sweet-meets-sexy numbers that toe the line between flirty and fierce. So to celebrate the star's 34th birthday this Tuesday, let's take a look at nine of her best girly-glam looks over the years.
At the 'Prom Night' Los Angeles Premiere
Nothing says feminine like a minimalist little white dress, especially when paired with a strapless cut, chic pockets, and a pair of peep-toe pumps.
At 'The Roommate' Los Angeles Premiere
That braid is everything, but Kelly’s sheer-overlay J. Mendel number — which shows just the perfect amount of cleavage — isn’t too bad, either.
At a Charity Benefit in Los Angeles
From the embroidered lace bodice and organza skirt to the ladylike bow and midi length, everything about this Valentino number screams elegant and graceful.
At the 2012 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Just what every lady needs for summer: A lacy LWD (like this one from Z Spoke by Zac Posen) to pair with her super-cute, multi-strap sandals.
At the 2013 Red Dress Collection Event
Kelly was an absolute vision in Oscar de la Renta at the annual charity event, positively glowing in the red hue and sophisticated cut of her one-shouldered gown.
At a 2013 FOX Event
Donning a similar silhouette just months later, Kelly added a dark twist to her feminine style with a moody hue, artistic pattern, and voluminous ponytail.
At Comic Con 2013
From the flirty cut to the sweet summer stripes, Kelly’s Thakoon ensemble was a casual-cool take on laid-back-but-girly style.
At the 2013 FOX All-Star Party
The silhouette may be basic, but there’s nothing boring about the intriguing (and somehow still sweet) print on the star’s Monique Lhuillier dress.
At 'The Butler' Los Angeles Premiere
Channeling an unmistakably retro vibe in her floating Dolce & Gabbana dress and beehive hairstyle, Kelly was all class and a little sex appeal at The Butler premiere.
