Decoding Kim Kardashian's Brow-Raising New Style
Kim Kardashian seems to have taken a liking to a rather unique new look. Here, we recap her latest style evolution.
Possibly the most outstanding feature of Kim Kardashian's new look was her literal head-to-toe ensemble at the 2021 Met Gala. Whether you loved it (or found it gimp-like), the bold Balenciaga gown was a statement piece that turned heads and made headlines. The look was completed with a black train and matching mask that obscured her face and shrouded her famous physique.
It was a different look for the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, and certainly, a departure from the cinched cocktail dresses she typically favors, but it wasn't the first time she was spotted in such a look. For Halloween last year, she posted a picture of herself in a head-to-toe bubblegum pink ensemble that featured a spandex full-body catsuit with a draped, toga-style dress, built-in heels, and face mask.
In recent months, Kardashian has been spotted in similar looks, all featuring a sleek, catsuit silhouette—along with pointed heels built-in.
After her Saturday Night Live appearance, she was photographed wearing a bubblegum pink spandex catsuit paired with a shaggy, floor-length coat and large crystal earrings. The look had a slight '70s, disco-Barbie feel to it, proving that even Kim K can't stay keep away from the vintage trends making a comeback.
The KKW Beauty entrepreneur seems rather fond of the built-in heel pant, as she was spotted wearing them again — this time, in a fuschia ensemble. She paired a pointed, wide-shouldered, oversized blazer in crushed velvet with satin pants that had—no surprise—built-in boot heels. The look gave off some serious '80s rockstar vibes as she accessorized with dark sunglasses, distorted silver hoop earrings, and a glittery silver mini bag.
Continuing her chain of minimalist looks, Kardashian again opted for a black, strapless gown to attend Paris Hilton's wedding. The Balenciaga gown had an almost Grecian style feel to it with draping and ruching. She completed the monochromatic look with black hoop earrings and black boots in the same, pointed-toe style as her Met Gala outfit.
The Skims mogul wore head-to-toe black once again at the 2021 People's Choice Awards. This monochromatic look featured a fitted, lace-embellished, full bodysuit that covered everything right down to her fingers.
In true Kardashian fashion, she glammed up the look with a uniquely shaped pair of black shield sunglasses and metallic silver dangle earrings for a little sparkle. It seemed to work out for her, as she clinched the Fashion Icon and Best Reality TV Show Awards.
In an at-home photo shoot, Kardashian wore a stunning black sequin gown from look 5 of Balenciaga's Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Accessorized with sleek black sunglasses, pointed boots, spandex leggings, an oversized ring, and metallic silver earrings, the ultra-glam post was not one to forget, smokey-eyes and all.
In possibly her boldest look so far, she wore a black leather, cinched-waist trenchcoat with a bodysuit that was zipped up to cover her face. She paired the ensemble with pointed stiletto boots, matching pants, and gloves.
This is not the first time the celeb has donned an almost fetish-like look. In a launch event for Kanye West's Donda, she was again seen zipped into a skintight bodysuit, complete with a mask and what seems to be becoming a signature ponytail braid.
In late October of this year, Kardashian was again spotted in the full bodysuit with attached heels. This time in a shiny, royal purple. She paired this with a dark grape-colored jacket and dark sunglasses. Her hair was done up in the ponytail braid and she kept her makeup simple with a nude lip.
Kardashian shared the news of her passing her bar exam with another bodysuit-clad picture. This time, featuring a vivid, royal blue. The look had a similar draped silhouette to the outfit she wore to Hilton's wedding and had a cut-out back, train, and a plunging neckline. She accessorized the outfit with large, silver earrings and dark sunglasses. In the last picture of the set, Kardashian is, again, seen carrying a sparkly silver mini bag. With her hair slicked into a tight bun, she kept her make-up minimal with a nude lip and dramatic top lashes, letting her bold new look speak for itself.
