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Sofia Vergara's Sexy Style Evolution From Laid-Back Lady To Sultry Siren

Though Hollywood's celebrities are now ruled by a group of shrewd fashion dictators known as stylists, it wasn't always such a sartorial paradise. Just ten years ago, up-and-coming starlets were often left to fend for themselves on the red carpet, resulting in some truly questionable choices. One such star was Sofia Vergara. Though one could never call the Modern Family comic sartorially challenged, the actress did suffer a few missteps in her early days on the red carpet. Now, however, the star is rarely seen looking anything less than selfie-worthy — unless it is for comedic effect. Read on to reminisce about Sofia Vergara's style evolution, and celebrate her best looks to date.

by Tyler Atwood

In A White Strapless Top And Jeans, 2002

The actress appeared exceptionally casual in a white strapless top and faded jeans in 2002.

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In Brown Satin, 2002

Vergara favored earth tones in the early aughts, selecting this ultra-glossy caramel satin dress for a 2002 red carpet appearance.

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In A Brown Gown, 2003

The strike of the brown gowns continued with this single-shoulder beaded number in 2003.

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In Transparent Brown Gown, 2003

Vergara resembled an incredibly sultry, leafed tree in this embellished, transparent gown.

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In A Ruffled Teal Gown, 2004

Vergara showed off her assets in this ruffled teal bias cut dress, paired with cascading locks.

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In A Blue Single-Shoulder Dress, 2005

The actress’s body-hugging blue number may have complemented her curves, but the icy shade did nothing to enhance her sun-kissed skin tone.

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In An Olive Green And Gold Dress, 2006

The actress selected an out-of-character, gold-embellished wrap dress in 2006.

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Back In Black, 2006

Vergara selected a slimming black trench and golden chandelier earrings for a sleek red carpet appearance in 2006. Black satin pumps polished the look to perfection.

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In Transparent Black Gown, 2007

The Modern Family star tapped into her sultry side with this skimming black dress, which unfortunately highlighted more of her body than anticipated thanks to its transparent fabric.

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In An Emerald Gown, 2008

This Chopard and VHI-sponsored 2008 red carpet appearance called for regal style, and Vergara’s emerald, draped sweetheart gown fit the bill perfectly.

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In A Purple Sheath, 2009

Vergara kept prim and proper in a professional, amethyst-colored sheath dress in 2009.

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In A Ruched Pink Gown, 2009

An elegant Vergara cut a futuristic figure in this ruched petal-pink gown with a fold of dove grey fabric creating a single-shoulder silhouette.

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In Carolina Herrera At The 2010 Golden Globes

Even pouring rain didn’t dampen Vergara’s triumphant grin as she struck a pose in dual-toned Carolina Herrera at the 2010 Golden Globes.

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In A Cobalt Blue Dress, 2010

This striking cobalt dress with a fitted v-neck bodice and flared skirt recalled the sensual style of Hollywood bombshells from Sophia Loren to Marilyn Monroe.

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In Vera Wang At The 2011 Emmys

A muted vermillion Vera Wang gown perfectly matched Vergara’s radiant glow as she hit the red carpet for the 2011 Emmys.

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In Metallic Marchesa At The 2012 Met Ball

The creative duo behind Marchesa created an unparalleled red carpet moment when they dressed Sofia Vergara in this gossamer embroidered gown for the 2012 Met Ball.

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In Zuhair Murad At The 2012 Emmys

Though it was her wardrobe malfunction which caught major media attention at the 2012 Golden Globes, the design of Vergara’s intricately beaded, mermaid-inspired Zuhair Murad gown should have stolen the spotlight.

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In Vera Wang At The 2012 Golden Globes

Understated in color but dramatic in its details, this Vera Wang mermaid gown made Vergara’s fit physique the star of the 2012 Golden Globes.

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In A Crimson Gown At The 2013 Emmys

A body-hugging crimson lace Vera Wang gown gave the star an extra shock of confidence at the 2013 Emmys.

In Herve Leroux, 2013

The 2013 CFDA Awards saw an elegant and immaculately dressed Vergara hit the red carpet in emerald Herve Leroux and Lorraine Schwartz gems.

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2014 Golden Globes

Vergara often selects curve-accentuating body con or mermaid silhouettes for her red carpet appearances, making the voluminous, full skirt of this statement black ball gown by Zac Posen a true departure for the actress.

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In White Roberto Cavalli At The 2014 Emmys

Instead of selecting one of her beloved gem tones for the 2014 Emmys, Vergara captured critics’ hearts in this crisp white Roberto Cavalli gown with metallic seaming at the waist.

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In Donna Karan Atelier At The 2014 SAG Awards

Describing Vergara’s 2014 SAG gown as a look befitting a silver screen siren wouldn’t quite encapsulate how utterly bewitching the Donna Karan design truly was, from its cascade of metallic sequins to its subtle sweetheart neckline.

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