From Kylie Jenner to Taylor Swift and J-Lo, the famous faces who change their style when they meet a new partner
IF there’s one thing celebs are great at, it’s reinventing themselves.
But did you know many overhaul their wardrobes when they meet a new love interest?
Kylie Jenner is the latest example, giving herself a style makeover since dating actor Timothee Chalamet.
She has swapped bodycon dresses for a more whimsical style – just like her partner of six months.
Fashion psychologist Dr Carolyn Mair explains: “When we’re in a long-term relationship, we become more attuned to each other’s preferences.
“When we’re starting a new romantic relationship, we often want to make a positive impression.
“Because what we wear is a form of visual communication, we can communicate that our personality, style, and values align with our partner’s preferences.
“When we understand their preferences, and dress accordingly, we’re more likely to receive compliments from them, making us feel validated and more secure in the relationship.”
Clemmie Fieldsend looks at famous faces who have cleared out their closets – along with their exes.
Jennifer Lopez
Alex Rodriguez
GOLDEN couple J.Lo and baseball legend A-Rod didn’t just have matching initial-names, they had doppelganger designer wardrobes.
From the 54-year-old singer’s show-stopping frocks to Alex, 48, rocking suave suits, no pair ever looked more A-list.
Even when the pair weren’t on the red carpet, J.Lo would stick to her bodycon formula with tight jeans or leggings and kept her high heels firmly on her feet.
But it wasn’t enough to keep them together – after getting engaged in 2019, they called it quits two years later.
Ben Affleck
THE OG “it couple” of the Noughties, J.Lo and Ben, 51, split in 2004, only to rekindle their romance in 2021.
The pair tied the knot a year later.
Though she can still out-glam the best of them on the red carpet, Jen’s off-duty outfits are now more relaxed and neutral, like her Oscar-winning husband’s.
She still isn’t letting the glamour slip, though, she continues to hold on to her sky-high heels and big sunglasses.
But despite the laidback threads, she’s still “Jenny from the block” with her gold hoop earrings firmly in place.
Taylor Swift
Calvin Harris
AFTER she began dating the 39-year-old DJ back in 2015, the singer shrugged off her squeaky-clean, country girl image.
During their 15-months together, Taylor, 33, instead opted for head-to-toe black, with only one splash of colour – her signature bright red lipstick.
Even her dressed-down looks would be black dungarees or jeans with a simple, plain T-shirt.
The pair would regularly dress to match with all-dark outfits, be it dashing out for dinner or at a showbiz party together.
Joe Alwyn
TAYLOR fell for the 32-year-old British actor in 2017 and began splitting her time between the US and Blighty.
With the change in location and boyfriend came a change in her fashion sense, too.
Even though the pair kept their relationship behind closed doors until their split earlier this year, when they were pictured out together, their outfits would often be coordinated – even down to their hats.
Thankfully, for Taylor’s fashion credentials, the borrow-from-your-boyfriend looks have stopped since the pair split earlier this year.
Kourtney Kardashian
Younes Bendjima
KOURTNEY and the Algerian-American model dated on and off for four years after meeting at a fashion show in 2016.
She initially kept her relationship with Younes, 30, under wraps but it showed in her new look.
She ditched the Gossip Girl-inspired looks in favour of her new man’s laidback-luxe style.
From co- ordinating colours to matching prints, these two never put a fashion foot wrong.
Travis Barker
IN a celeb coupling no one saw coming, the reality TV star and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, 47, hooked up in 2021 and got married last year.
Cue another style overhaul for the Kardashian, who swiftly unleashed her inner rock chick with leather, lace, corsets, skulls and anything black.
Scott Disick
THEIR turbulent nine years together was the stuff of reality TV gold.
But throughout all the break-ups and make-ups, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick proved that, when it came to fashion, twinning was winning.
The pair – who dated from 2006 to 2015 and share kids Mason, 13, Penelope, 11, and eight-year-old Reign – regularly stepped out in matching preppy looks.
Kourtney, 44, could often be seen in prim shirts, short skirts and towering heels, while Scott, 40, donned co-ordinating sharp, colourful suits.
Rita Ora
Calvin Harris
DURING singer Rita’s year-long liaison with DJ Calvin, 39, from 2013 the pair favoured eye-catching brights, with Rita, 32, often opting for skin-tight, colourful looks whether it’s for the red carpet or just dinner out with Calvin, while he sticks to his usual grey and black.
Taika Waititi
RITA found her Mr Right in the New Zealander filmmaker with the pair tying the knot in 2022.
Since being with Taika, 48, the singer has ditched her bodycon frocks in favour of more free-flowing sheer and lace looks, with just her underwear underneath.
Alesha Dixon
MC Harvey
THE BGT judge and So Solid Crew star, 44, were one of the hottest Noughties couples, though their 2005 marriage only lasted a year.
Alesha, 44, wore lots of androgynous clothes, which mimicked Harvey’s style, which was peak noughties, baggy boyband style, including tracksuits and biker-inspired gear.
Azuka Ononye
LOVED up since 2006 and married since 2017, Alesha and dancer Azuka, 42, have two daughters, Azura and Anaya – that’s what you call an A-team!
They also share a killer wardrobe, and a fondness for eye-catching statement colours, including neon.