Sofía Vergara is widely known for her undeniable, witty talent as a successful actor in Hollywood, from landing her first role in a Pepsi commercial at the tender age of 17 to amassing worldwide fame in the hit ABC series “Modern Family.” While she has many awards to back up her impressive career (including multiple SAGs and NAACP Image wins), her style is no matter to gloss over. Vergara enjoyed quite the modeling career in the ’90s, often sharing memories on her Instagram that showcase her love for various bathing suit styles, from high-cut swimsuits and thongkinis to topless looks, replete with nothing but a pair of bottoms. From posing nearly nude on the cover of Shape magazine to her cleavage-baring Zuhair Murad wedding gown, Vergara is the queen of sultry style.
While modern trends like corsets and low-rise denim often defined her early days, the “America’s Got Talent” judge now embraces even more figure-flattering silhouettes – especially dresses with sweetheart necklines and embellished detailing. In 2016, she memorably channeled Valentino Barbiecore in a sleeveless, hot-pink gown with a high slit and a satin clutch to match for the SAG Awards, and she turned heads in a dazzling, custom yellow sequined dress by Laura Basci for the 2022 Emmy Awards.
Most recently, Vergara’s remained true to her affinity for revealing silhouettes. Amid her divorce from Joe Manganiello, the 51-year-old Colombian American actor flaunted a leopard-print swimsuit with a cheeky backside during her birthday celebration in Italy. She also sported a tiny black two-piece while lounging by the pool last month and a lacy white maillot by OYE Swimwear. She recently traded swimsuits for evening wear in a blue-and-white floral dress and a white Chanel bag, as she enjoyed a night out in the Ravello region with friends.
Ahead, scroll down memory lane and see Vergara’s best style moments – from now all the way back to 1999.
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Sofía Vergara on Vacation in Italy
Vergara wore a white-and-blue floral dress and tan wedges with a white Chanel bag during a night out with friends in Ravello, Italy, on July 18, 2023.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
For the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars party, Vergara stunned in a gold Reem Acra gown with sequined embellishments.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2022 Emmy Awards
While presenting an award at the 2022 Emmys, Vergara commanded the stage wearing a yellow spaghetti-strap Laura Basci dress with Stuart Weitzman pumps and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
For the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, the “Modern Family” star wore a strapless red jumpsuit finished with pockets and flared pants from Brandon Maxwell.
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Sofía Vergara in New York City
Vergara strutted down the streets of New York City in a matching cream-colored top and skirt decorated with white and orange florals and finished with a pair of brown espadrille-style platform sandals in July 2019.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Vergara dominated the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars party’s red carpet in a black, sparkly, off-the-shoulder Ralph & Russo gown and Lorraine Schwartz earrings.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2017 Emmy Awards
At the 2017 Emmy Awards, Vergara looked like a bride in a white strapless gown with a fitted bodice and mermaid hem, designed by Mark Zunino.
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Sofía Vergara at the 2016 SAG Awards
Vergara sported a fuchsia Vera Wang dress, a clutch to match, and tan heels at the 2016 SAG Awards.
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Sofía Vergara at the 14th Annual American Comedy Awards
For the 2000 American Comedy Awards, Vergara nailed the low-rise trend with a black lace ensemble that featured a corset crop top and pants. She accessorized with a pink bag and white heeled sandals.
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Sofía Vergara at a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony
Vergara attended the Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Cristina Saralegui while wearing a nude sparkly top, low-rise jeans with embellished cuffs, and black lace-up sandals in November 1999.
