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The One Thing You Never Noticed About Emma Roberts’ Style

by Julia Weiner
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With striking sophistication, attention to detail, and some serious awareness of current trends, Emma Roberts continues to impress with her stylish fashion choices. While she's mastered a variety of looks depending on the occasion, there's a single outfit formula that she keeps coming back to. Emma Roberts' collared mini dresses are polished, playful, and versatile enough to be worn over and over again.

Whether she's attending a movie premiere, enjoying a fashion show, or supporting a friend on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Roberts knows how to keep it short and sweet in a collared mini. A short-sleeve dress is a more obvious choice, but Roberts has dabbled with creating her own concoction by layering a sheer button-down top under an embellished frock.

The best part about Roberts' favorite ensemble? You can wear it for just about any event you have on the calendar. Make a sparkly mini work-appropriate by wearing it on top of a blouse and adding tights, boots, and an oversized blazer. Or, dress down a professional-looking collared dress by pairing it with patterned ankle socks, platform sneakers, and a cute hair accessory.

Ahead, find the Roberts-approved ways to style this wardrobe staple, along with The Zoe Report's favorite pieces to recreate each look yourself.

Black & White

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The 27-year-old actor attended Prada Mode Miami Night 3 on Dec. 6 wearing a black and white color-blocked mini. The white dress featured black sleeves, a black collar, and a traditional-looking breast pocket. She made the simple style her own with the addition of tall fishnet socks, colorful loafers, and a matching black-and-white Prada bag.

Roberts wore her sleek bob straightened and parted to the side, completing the look with an orangey-red lipstick. The American Horror Story star styled this outfit in an ultra-whimsical way, however, with the addition of patent leather pumps, a beaded clutch, and natural makeup. This look could work wonders for a long day at the office.

Sheer Layers

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Roberts demonstrated how to layer dresses for winter with ease on Dec. 4 in Hollywood. The actor wore an embellished ivory mini on top of a sheer button-down. She accessorized with a neutral bucket bag and metallic pumps. If you're missing your favorite summer dress this season, this hack makes it wearable all year long.

Square Neck

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Roberts walked the carpet in style at the Little Italy premiere in Toronto on Aug 22. In another sneaky layering maneuver, she explored a new take on a square-neck dress by wearing it on top of a textured shirt. Pair a sweater dress with a button-down for work, then shed your under layer before heading out for cocktails once you've clocked out.

Retro Print

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Roberts was photographed while out and about in Manhattan in 2016 wearing a much bolder version of her favorite trend. This time she channeled the '70s with a mod-inspired printed mini dress, knee-high boots, and long platinum hair. Go all out go-go-girl by wearing a fun print with statement boots, or opt for a subtle choice by adding simple heels.