Charlize Theron's Most Memorable Outfits

Camis and Pencil Skirts

Charlize Theron in 1997 wearing a black cami and pencil skirt — Sam Levi/WireImage

A classic 1997 pairing. It worked for the office, casual outings, and, in Theron's case, the red carpet.

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Metallic Dresses

Charlize Theron at the 1998 Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing a velvet halter dress — Jim Smeal/Getty Images

It's true: the actress has been loving metallic designs since 1998. And this one's got a lovely velvet texture to it.

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Feather Tops

Charlize Theron in 1998 wearing an all-black outfit with feather details — Ke.Mazur/WireImage

We're honestly ready for this not-so-little detail to make a comeback. it added a bit of flair to Theron's 1998 look.

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Matching Shawls

Charlize Theron at the 2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards wearing a red dress with matching shawl — Sam Levi/WireImage

When finding the perfect layer to go with your dress was easy — and included in your purchase. Theron wore this ensemble to the 2000 SAG Awards.

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Crocheted Scarves

Charlize Theron in 2000 wearing jeans, a cami, and a scarf — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Styled with a cami and a printed satin bag, of course.

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Matching Scarves

Charlize Theron in 2000 wearing a floral print satin dress with matching scarf — James Devaney/WireImage

Like a matching shawl, but slightly different. It's also worth noting that Theron seemed to be a fan of spaghetti straps in the year 2000.

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Mesh Tops

Charlize Theron in 2001 wearing jeans, a white cami, and a black mesh top — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Worn over a white tank top with a thin, studded belt (for some extra edge).

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Front-Tie Sweaters

Charlize Theron in 2001 wearing a brown leather skirt, red top, and kitten heels — SGranitz/WireImage

And knee-length leather skirts! We can't forget about Theron's kitten heels, either, which completed this 2001 ensemble.

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Graphic T-Shirts

Charlize Theron in jeans, a graphic tee, hat and sunglasses with dogs in 2002 — Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

These tops always promoted something random like a fake team, a fake band, or, in this case, cheetahs.

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Going-Out Tops

Charlize Theron in 2002 wearing transparent black top, flares, and pointy toe shoes — Jim Smeal/Getty Images

2002's version of a semi-fancy, super sexy look, especially when styled with low-rise jeans and heels.

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Ruched Dresses

Charlize Theron in 2004 wearing a black ruched dress with star detail and gray duster — Tony Barson/WireImage

These babies were always embellished with some sort of pin to pull it all together. Example: the silver star on Theron's dress, which she wore to a 2004 photo call for the movie Monster.

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Micro Minis

Charlize Theron in 2004 wearing a miniskirt and black turtleneck — Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Which Theron wore with a modest black turtleneck because, balance.

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Satin Skirts

Charlize Theron in 2004 wearing a satin skirt, ribbed tank top, and holding a dog on a leash on the red carpet — Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images

Theron's 2004 version fell just below the knee.

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Jewel Tones

Charlize Theron in 2004 wearing a purple dress and black polka dot heels — Tony Barson/WireImage

And, let's not forget the gold bangle bracelets that were added to this look.

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Belting Everything

Charlize Theron in 2005 wearing a belted black dress, jacket, and knee-high boots — Jean Baptiste Lacroix/FilmMagic

The actress proved to be a fan of 2005's mid-section belt trend, wearing one to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week that year.

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Fancy Flats

Charlize Theron wearing a black strapless dress and pointed flats at the 2005 North Country premiere — Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

A red carpet fashion staple back in 2005.

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Button-Up Vests

Charlize Theron Visits MTV's TRL 2005 — Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

We really hope Theron held onto the striped vest that she wore to TRL — this aughts staple recently resurfaced.

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Shorts Suits

The star spiced up her gray set with strappy metallic heels while attending the Melbourne premiere of North Country.

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Round-Toe Heels

Charlize Theron in 2006 wearing a metallic mini dress and neutral round toe pumps — Peter Carrette Archive/Getty Images

In a sand-like color, no less. Bringing us back to 2006!

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Oversized Purses

Charlize Theron at the airport in 2006 carrying an oversized purse — Jun Sato/WireImage

Sure, Theron was technically at the airport here, but big bags were all the rage back then.

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Pencil Skirts

Charlize Theron in 2006 wearing a sheer black top and pencil skirt with heels — Junko Kimura/Getty Images

This work staple became slightly sexier when the star added a sheer, off-the-shoulder top and drop earrings.

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Peek-a-Boo Shoulders

And, whoa — check out that statement-making pendant necklace, too!

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Printed Maxi Dresses

Charlize Theron at the 2007 Venice Film Festival wearing a printed black and white maxi dress — Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

The thick black band signals that this dress is from 2007. Theron wore it to the Venice Film Festival that year.

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Bubble Dress

One of the more questionable trends from the '00s, but Theron pulls off the bubble silhouette rather well. Jellyfishing seems to be its modern-day rendition.

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Slouchy Beanies and Booties

Charlize Theron at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival wearing a beanie, blazer, and booties — Rob Loud/Getty Images

Clearly, this star was onto something at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. While designs have changed a bit, these pieces have since become winter wardrobe staples.

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