Chic yet Warm
Sandra Bullock is stylish but approachable. The Oscar-winning actress rarely misses a beat with her red-carpet looks, and she's just as savvy when it comes to casual wear. In fact, this celebrity mother's impeccable fashion choices have landed her on many a best-dressed list.
Elegance Over Time
Bullock has become more stunning with age. At 48, she shines in stream-lined designs—especially from Marchesa—that suit her body type and tastes. "Her style has become elegant and sophisticated over the years," says Alison Deyette, a seasoned stylist and fashion journalist based in Los Angeles. "She's moved from being photographed in plaid miniskirts and tank tops to outfits that are age appropriate and look good from all angles. She seems comfortable in her age rather than trying to grasp a look meant for a 20-year-old."
A Blue-Jean Beauty
When Bullock isn't gracing red carpets or working, she's spending time with her adorable 3-year-old son, Louis. Even then, her ensembles are carefree but stylish. "Her casual fashion as a mom appears far more relaxed," says Deyette, whose credits include Today and Millionaire Matchmaker. "She appears to wear more jeans, black leggings and pants. I see her casual fashion as a chance to just be comfortable as she runs around after her son."
Eye-Catching Clutches
A lot of A-list actresses have accessories they cannot live without and Bullock's are those snazzy little clutch purses she carries on red carpets. Sparkly and classic, her clutches keep her phone and lipstick handy, but also provide convenient and easy hand placement for photos.
Accentuating the Positive
This Virginia native isn't buxom. Bullock has an impressively athletic build, a slim waist and statuesque shoulders. These are the features she plays up. "Sandra is smart in creating a slim line on her body," Deyette says. "She has chosen clothing that shows off her good features, nothing that's too billowy on her bottom half and she skips empire styles."
Flashes of Color
As playful as Bullock is, she's starting to wear fewer bright colors. "She wears a lot of black and neutral tones," Deyette says, "but she really stands out when she takes a chance with color." Shades of red or purple, for instance, make Bullock's olive complexion shine.
A Flair for Hair
Bullock has taken a few chances with her hair over the years—bangs and briefly going blond, for example—but she looks her best as a brunette. Wearing her hair stick straight is also very becoming. "She's a beautiful woman and I like her hair long, straight and brunette the best," says Deyette, a former runway producer who has worked with Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade. "It creates more angular dimensions to her face."
Balancing Feminine and Masculine
Blazers never go out of style. You can dress them up and you can dress them down. And as Bullock proved at an amfAR event in 2011, the best way to play up a super feminine dress is with a masculine blazer (pictured). The sexy look featured a gold and silver AllSaints mini-dress, a black Stella McCartney blazer and silver Jimmy Choos.
Get the Look
Incorporating some of Bullock's best looks into your wardrobe is easier than you might think. Make sure you have one knock-out dress, invest in a sexy and fun pair of jeans and get a blazer. Most of all, keep it classy. "Accentuate the body parts you love the most without showing off too much skin," Deyette says.
