Deepika Padukone may have changed, but her love for gowns hasn't — The Fashion Evolution

Chic, cringe-worthy or cool.  Gowns, LBDs and leopard prints. From tacky shoulder-pads to flawless thigh-high slits, we have chronicled it all. Digging deep into our archives, we bring you the fashion evolution of — Deepika Padukone.  2007 [caption id=“attachment_4146721” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone at an event marking Chivas Regal 25 Year Old’s return to New York City. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2008 [caption id=“attachment_4146723” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone attends The Zee Cine Awards in 2008. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2009 [caption id=“attachment_4146727” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone at the Cosmopolitan Fearless Female Awards 2009. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2010 [caption id=“attachment_4146731” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone attends the ‘Auction For Equality’ event organised by actor Rahul Bose in Mumbai. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2011 [caption id=“attachment_4146737” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone at GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2011. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2012 [caption id=“attachment_4146741” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2012. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2013 [caption id=“attachment_4146743” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone at the opening ceremony of the 13th Marrakesh International Film Festival. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2014 [caption id=“attachment_4146745” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone at the 2017 IIFA Awards. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2015 [caption id=“attachment_4146747” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone during the Hindustan Times Mumbai’s Most Stylish Awards 2015. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2016 [caption id=“attachment_4146753” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone attends the MTV Europe Music Awards 2016. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] 2017 [caption id=“attachment_4146751” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Deepika Padukone on the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Image from Getty Images.[/caption] From the time that Padukone started getting noticed in the public eye up till today, when it’s impossible not to stop and stare if she is in the vicinity; Bollywood’s Mastani’s style statement has grown leaps and bounds over the years. One thing that seems to have remained consistent however, is Padukone’s penchant for long, floor-sweeping gowns for big occasions. With her effortless beauty, towering stature and kickass body, Padukone is all sorts of fashion goals in a 5ft 8in frame. Her distinctive eyes are one of her most striking features, and her make-up artist makes sure to play to her strengths and highlight them. Being one of the few Indian celebrities that represent our country on international platforms, Padukone has time and again proven why she is the hottest thing in Bollywood right now.