By Neia Balao
7:10pm PDT, Apr 28, 2021
Whether she's at a red carpet event or strutting around the city, Jessica Alba is one of Hollywood's most stylish celebrities. In honor of her 40th birthday on April 28, 2021, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the actress-entrepreneur's best sartorial moments… starting with this stunning look. For the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala, Jessica wore an intricate white Ralph & Russo gown with a figure-flattering silhouette. The confection was dreamy from its iridescent sequins and white pearl detailing to its delicate appliqué tiers of ostrich feathers. She completed the elegant look with a matching feathered purse and coordinating sandals by Jimmy Choo and earrings by Anita Ko. Keep reading for more…
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Jessica Alba attended the Christian Dior Couture Spring/Summer 2020 Cruise Collection fashion show in a dramatic dress by the brand. The bustier-style bodice and dark-toned chiffon were two of our favorite details on the luxurious frock.
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At the Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2016 show during Paris Fashion Week, Jessica Alba looked chic and sophisticated in an ensemble by the luxury brand. The fashion-forward look consisted of a black cropped jacket, an embellished white collared shirt, red culottes, colorblocked heels and a mini Dior tote.
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At the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, Jessica Alba hit the red carpet in this delicately embellished gown by Gucci. The effortlessly chic pale purple dress featured intricate sparkles all along the bodice and train. As for accessories? The actress opted for a glistening diamond cuff by Bulgari, dangling diamond earrings, an oversized diamond ring and a matching satin clutch.
Sometimes, simpler is better! At the 2006 Met Gala, Jessica Alba arrived in a stunning silver strapless column dress by Calvin Klein. The figure-flattering gown was complemented by statement earrings and lightly tousled locks.
At the Second Annual Baby2Baby Gala in 2013, Jessica Alba made quite a splash in this bright pink ball gown! She finished off the fuchsia confection by Reem Acra with an effortless updo, beautiful turquoise and sapphire earrings and a navy clutch by Rodo.
We love this one! Jessica Alba — a longtime supporter of the annual Baby2Baby Gala charity fundraiser — attended the 2018 event looking luxurious. Her sultry black gown by Valentino was equal parts glamorous and dramatic from its delicately ruched sleeves to its vertical silver embellishments.
In 2014, Jessica Alba was seen strutting around New York City in this fun and flirty number while promoting "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For." The pretty-in-pink frock by Antonio Berardi — which she wore for an appearance on "Good Morning America" — was the perfect choice for summer in the city! She completed the look with metallic heels by Brian Atwood and a printed clutch by Saint Laurent.
Jessica Alba arrived at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars Party in a seriously eye-catching gown. She wore a plunging and figure-flattering crystal-embellished dress by Versace that commanded attention. Her lightly tousled and dramatically parted locks, simple jewels and coordinating silver clutch made for the perfect finishing touches to her Old Hollywood glam look.
While Jessica Alba's 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party dress might have looked like your standard black gown from the front, from behind, it was so much more! She stunned in a backless jersey creation by Narciso Rodriguez, which she paired with matching heels by Jimmy Choo. As for finishing touches? The Honest Beauty founder finished the awards season look with a simple low bun and silver hoops.
Major summer vibes! While promoting Honest Beauty — the line of natural beauty products she spun off from her The Honest Co. brand — in Milan in 2019, Jessica Alba looked sweet and romantic in a textured confection by Giambattista Valli. With its plunging neckline, feminine ruffles and flower accents, Jessica looked like a boho dream.
For the "L.A.'s Finest" photocall at the 59th Monte Carlo Television Festival in 2019, Jessica Alba opted for a sexy strapless black gown and slingback ballerina flats by Christian Dior. She wore her hair down and long and accessorized with a matching black headband.
As for what Jessica Alba wore to 2010's Met Gala? A slinky rose silk gown by Sophie Theallet that featured a sultry asymmetrical neckline and train. She definitely channeled Hollywood's Golden Age with this look!
By now it should be common knowledge that Jessica Alba pulls out all the stops when attending the annual Baby2Baby Gala, and 2016's benefit was no exception. She looked exquisite in a black embroidered Valentino gown with stunning layers of tulle and accessorized with diamonds by H. Stern, a structured clutch by Edie Parker and heels by Brian Atwood.
For the 2019 InStyle Awards, Jessica Alba arrived on the scene in a simple yet sweet strapless dress by Christian Dior. She paired the navy bustier-style frock, which featured a subtle belt detail, with a Lady Dior bag and matching dark pumps.
In 2019, Jessica Alba held a meet and greet event in Rome to promote her line of natural cosmetics, Honest Beauty. The mom of three rocked a white ruched taffeta gown by Self-Portrait. We couldn't help but adore her green Salvatore Ferragamo bag and heels that delivered the perfect pops of color.
Jessica Alba turned heads in this strapless burnt orange midi-length dress by Vivienne Westwood at the 2014 New York Women in Film and Television Awards Gala. As for finishing touches? Jessica opted for a clutch by Kotur and metallic pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti.
At the 2006 Academy Awards, Jessica Alba hit the red carpet in a slinky gold and white lace halter gown by Versace. She completed the ensemble with matching champagne teardrop earrings and a classy updo — and looked like an absolute showstopper.
Jessica Alba attended the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party looking like an absolute dream! That evening, she opted for a flirty floor-length frock by Ralph & Russo. From the dramatic ruffles to the plunging neckline, this periwinkle confection was all in the details! She completed her ensemble with a sleek high ponytail, jewels by Niwaka, peep-toe heels by Giuseppe Zanotti and a clutch by Jimmy Choo.
While out and about in New York City in 2016, Jessica Alba wore a plunging pink dress by Narciso Rodriguez that gave us major Malibu Barbie vibes. She finished off the sweet look with metallic heels by Giuseppe Zanotti and a Versace handbag.
