Emma Watson: Growing In Style

The 19-year-old ''Harry Potter'' star -- and budding fashionista -- made the rounds for the release of ''Half-Blood Prince.'' We grade her looks, and flashback with a sampling of her premiere choices from past years
By Tim Stack
October 01, 2009 at 10:00 PM EDT

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LONDON, JULY 7

Zak Hussein/Landov

EVENT: Potter World Premiere
DESIGNER: Vintage Ossie Clark
Watson summoned pure fashion magic. Her gorgeous, romantic floor-length gown was utterly bewitching. A+

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NEW YORK, JULY 9

Lucas Jackson/Reuters/Landov

EVENT: NYC Premiere
DESIGNER: Proenza Schouler
Watson already shows a keen eye for balancing sexy and classy, as evidenced by this edgy look. A

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NEW YORK, JULY 8

Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage.com

EVENT: Late Show With David Letterman
DESIGNER: Christopher Kane
In this geometric dress, Watson resembled a couture cupcake. A-

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JULY 6

Richard Young/startraksphoto.com

EVENT: Press Event
DESIGNER: Proenza Schouler
We can see Hermione hitting a Hogwarts dance in this simply accessorized, fun frock. B+

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NEW YORK, JULY 9

Bill Davila/startraksphoto.com

EVENT: CBS’s Early Show
DESIGNER: Saloni Alexia
Watson let her accessories (like the playful Chanel handbag and shoes) speak for themselves. B+

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NEW YORK, JULY 9

Virginia Sherwood/NBC

EVENT: NBC’s Today Show
DESIGNER: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Watson appeared fresh in this neutral ensemble, accented by striking Giuseppe Zanotti heels. B

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NEW YORK, JULY 8

Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic.com

EVENT: Late Show With David Letterman
DESIGNER: Charles Anastase
Watson debuted a casual outfit arriving for Letterman, but the clunky shoes and dress bordered on too matchy-matchy. B-

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Patrick Catler/Retna Ltd.

L.A., MAY 2004
Watson looks ready for a glamorous premiere…or her senior prom.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Patrick Catler/Retna Ltd.

LONDON, NOV. 2005
The floral dress is age-appropriate and cute, but are those — gasp — flats?!

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Joel Ryan/Landov

LONDON, JULY 2007
Watson begins to display the makings of a true fashion star.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Fitzroy Barrett/Landov

L.A., JULY 2007
The flats return! But otherwise a step in the right direction.

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