The best dressed celebrities of 2014: 15 A-list stars who topped the fashion charts this year

Since befriending top models like Karlie Kloss, Taylor Swift not only said adieu to her long, blonde locks, but she also took a 180º sartorial turn. Goodbye prom queen dresses and hello mid-driff baring ensembles.

Whether it’s red carpet or off duty, Blake Lively never ceases to amaze when it comes to her personal style. And now with a baby on the way, the former Gossip Girl is still topping the charts, proving maternity looks too can look oh so chic.

When it comes to beauty and hair, Emma Stone is always at the forefront, but her much-coveted style is another reason why we can’t get enough of this A-list star. Need proof? Just look at all her outfits during the The Amazing Spiderman 2 promo tour and tell us we’re wrong. We dare you.

Since stepping out in this French Riviera-inspired outfit at Cannes 2014, Chloe Grace Moretz has been on our style radar. From Teen Choice Awards to MMVAs to TIFF, the young starlet continuously knocked outfits out of the park all year long.

Angelina Jolie may have a love affair with all-black ensembles, but we could not be more spellbound by her spot-on Maleficent promo tour looks. Channeling her alter ego at each premiere, her rubberized silk Atelier Versace gown at the world premiere was definitely our fav and confirmed that black never goes out of style.

Whether it was award shows, the Noah premiere or the ever-so-inspiring #HeForShe speech, Emma Watson never failed to disappoint us in the wardrobe department. Case in point: This dress over pant ensemble by Dior at the 2014 Golden Globes.

It would be an understatement to say we were pleasantly shocked to see Jennifer Lawrence donning a movie premiere outfit that didn’t have Dior sewn into the dress label. This vampy 90s look by Jason Wu at the X-Men: Days of Future Past premiere was definitely the start of an ever-so-stylish year for J-Law.

It was definitely a good year for Kate Middleton fans all around. Not only did we get to see Prince George’s adorable baby style, but we also got to see an array of the Duchess’ new outfits (and old favourites), thanks to the royals’ trip Down Under. And with baby number two on the way, 2015 looks like it’s going to be another Middleton-filled year.

Fans may have been deprived of her short absence on Instagram, but Rihanna made sure she shook the fashion world whenever she was in the public eye. Honestly, the pop star didn’t win CFDA’s Fashion Icon of the Year for nothing.

Keira Knightley may have dabbled in various designers this year (Valentino! Dolce & Gabbana! Simone Rocha!), but the British actress just does no wrong whenever she chose to step out in Chanel.

Lupita Nyong’o started 2014 off with a bang, nailing every outfit on the red carpet including that bespoke pastel blue Prada gown when she picked up the Best Actress award at the 2014 Oscars. But if we had to pick our fav, this red cape look by Ralph Lauren is a clear winner.

From orange hair to pixie cut to being named as the face for Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2014 collection, Kristen Stewart made headlines on all fronts of fashion. But our favourite style moment of the year had to be the time when she rocked a Chanel couture jumpsuit (running shoes and all) at the Cannes 2014 premiere like nobody’s business.

Elle Fanning may have made every Disney princess fan jealous when she wore fairytale-like gowns one after the other during the Maleficent promo tour. But the young actress proved that she too could effortlessly pull off sophisticated looks from time to time like this Vivienne Westwood red hot number.

Her baby bump and pregnancy style may have been all the rage earlier in the year, but Kerry Washington effortlessly stepped back into the spotlight in true Olivia Pope fashion.

And no best-dressed list this past summer was complete without Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin) and her wedding wardrobe A-game on it. Whether she was in a Giambattista Valli couture dress, a Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe jumpsuit or this picture-perfect Stella McCartney pantsuit, Mrs. Clooney always looked like a million bucks wherever she went.