• Actress and director Olivia Wilde, in a white skirt and blue sweater, attends the Lysistrata Project theatre event on March 3, 2003 in Venice, California.
    Actress and director Olivia Wilde, in a white skirt and blue sweater, attends the Lysistrata Project theatre event on March 3, 2003 in Venice, California.
  • Olivia Wilde wears a white poncho to the 'The OC' kickoff party at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, California, on July 29, 2003.
    Olivia Wilde wears a white poncho to the 'The OC' kickoff party at the Viceroy in Santa Monica, California, on July 29, 2003.
  • Olivia Wilde does stylish casual in black jeans and a tan suede jacket at the Los Angeles film premiere of 'Veronica Guerin' at the Bruin Theatre, California on October 8, 2003.
    Olivia Wilde does stylish casual in black jeans and a tan suede jacket at the Los Angeles film premiere of 'Veronica Guerin' at the Bruin Theatre, California on October 8, 2003.
  • Olivia Wilde exemplifies mid-2000s style in a white knit with blue jeans at The Trident White Black and White party at the Skybar Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, on February 25, 2005.
    Olivia Wilde exemplifies mid-2000s style in a white knit with blue jeans at The Trident White Black and White party at the Skybar Mondrian Hotel, Hollywood, on February 25, 2005.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a black dress with rainbow detail, arrives at Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100 for 2005' at the Montmartre Lounge, Los Angeles, California, on May 12, 2005.
    Olivia Wilde, in a black dress with rainbow detail, arrives at Maxim Magazine's 'Hot 100 for 2005' at the Montmartre Lounge, Los Angeles, California, on May 12, 2005.
  • Olivia Wilde goes all black in dress, skirt, tights and shoes at the David Meister fall 2006 show in Culver City, California, on March 26, 2006.
    Olivia Wilde goes all black in dress, skirt, tights and shoes at the David Meister fall 2006 show in Culver City, California, on March 26, 2006.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a grey floral maxi dress, attends John Legend's 'Once Again' album release party on August 30, 2006, in New York City.
    Olivia Wilde, in a grey floral maxi dress, attends John Legend's 'Once Again' album release party on August 30, 2006, in New York City.
  • Olivia Wilde does glam well in a grey strapless gown at the In Style Magazine and Warner Bros Studios Golden Globe After Party in Beverly Hills, California, on January 15, 2007.
    Olivia Wilde does glam well in a grey strapless gown at the In Style Magazine and Warner Bros Studios Golden Globe After Party in Beverly Hills, California, on January 15, 2007.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a long floral dress, arrives at Conde Nast Traveller's Annual Hot List Issue Party at The Bowery Hotel, New York City, on April 19, 2007.
    Olivia Wilde, in a long floral dress, arrives at Conde Nast Traveller's Annual Hot List Issue Party at The Bowery Hotel, New York City, on April 19, 2007.
  • Olivia Wilde oozes sophistication in a black backless dress at the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California, on January 26, 2008.
    Olivia Wilde oozes sophistication in a black backless dress at the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California, on January 26, 2008.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a frothy lilac number, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2009.
    Olivia Wilde, in a frothy lilac number, arrives for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2009.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a white strapless peplum mini-dress, arrives at the GQ Magazine Man of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 2009.
    Olivia Wilde, in a white strapless peplum mini-dress, arrives at the GQ Magazine Man of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 2009.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a pale nude floral dress, arrives at the 3rd Annual Art of Elysium Heaven Charity Gala held in Los Angeles on January 16, 2010.
    Olivia Wilde, in a pale nude floral dress, arrives at the 3rd Annual Art of Elysium Heaven Charity Gala held in Los Angeles on January 16, 2010.
  • Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, appears on the red carpet during the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2010.
    Olivia Wilde, wearing Gucci, appears on the red carpet during the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2010.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a black strapless sweetheart bust gown, and Tao Ruspoli arrive at the Romy Gala 2010 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, on April 17, 2010.
    Olivia Wilde, in a black strapless sweetheart bust gown, and Tao Ruspoli arrive at the Romy Gala 2010 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, on April 17, 2010.
  • Olivia Wilde, all regal in gold, appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art benefit gala in Los Angeles, California, on September 25, 2010.
    Olivia Wilde, all regal in gold, appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art benefit gala in Los Angeles, California, on September 25, 2010.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a black mini, attends the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opening ceremony at Roppongi Hills on October 23, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan.
    Olivia Wilde, in a black mini, attends the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opening ceremony at Roppongi Hills on October 23, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Jodie Foster and Olivia Wilde, in Giorgio Armani, attend the Giorgio Armani Prive show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week spring / summer 2011 at Espace Vendome on January 24, 2011, in Paris, France.
    Jodie Foster and Olivia Wilde, in Giorgio Armani, attend the Giorgio Armani Prive show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week spring / summer 2011 at Espace Vendome on January 24, 2011, in Paris, France.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Gucci, attends the Vogue Paris Dinner at Hotel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville on January 25, 2011, in Paris, France.
    Olivia Wilde, in Gucci, attends the Vogue Paris Dinner at Hotel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville on January 25, 2011, in Paris, France.
  • Olivia Wilde, keeping it smart casual in a white T-shirt and black blazer, attends the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
    Olivia Wilde, keeping it smart casual in a white T-shirt and black blazer, attends the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
  • Olivia Wilde walks the catwalk in a blue gown at the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
    Olivia Wilde walks the catwalk in a blue gown at the Fashion Fest spring / summer 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 25, 2011.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Tom Ford to the 'Cowboys & Aliens' Germany premiere at CineStar on August 8, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
    Olivia Wilde wears Tom Ford to the 'Cowboys & Aliens' Germany premiere at CineStar on August 8, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the 'Cowboys and Aliens' UK film premiere at the 02 Arena on August 11, 2011, in London, England.
    Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the 'Cowboys and Aliens' UK film premiere at the 02 Arena on August 11, 2011, in London, England.
  • Olivia Wilde arrives in an animal print gown to 'The Five-Year Engagement' premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, on April 18, 2012.
    Olivia Wilde arrives in an animal print gown to 'The Five-Year Engagement' premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, on April 18, 2012.
  • Olivia Wilde, in an Illia jacket, Habitual jeans and Christian Louboutin heels, attends the 12.12.12 concert for Sandy relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, on December 12, 2012.
    Olivia Wilde, in an Illia jacket, Habitual jeans and Christian Louboutin heels, attends the 12.12.12 concert for Sandy relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, on December 12, 2012.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the world premiere of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' movie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood, California, on March 11, 2013.
    Olivia Wilde wears Gucci to the world premiere of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' movie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood, California, on March 11, 2013.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Osman, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the US premiere of 'We're The Millers' at The Ziegfeld in New York, on August 1, 2013.
    Olivia Wilde, in Osman, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the US premiere of 'We're The Millers' at The Ziegfeld in New York, on August 1, 2013.
  • Olivia Wilde sports Gucci for the 'Rush' World Premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England, on September 2, 2013.
    Olivia Wilde sports Gucci for the 'Rush' World Premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England, on September 2, 2013.
  • Olivia Wilde dons Gucci for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014.
    Olivia Wilde dons Gucci for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014.
  • Olivia Wilde, in floor-length Maison Valentino gown, arrives for the 86th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.
    Olivia Wilde, in floor-length Maison Valentino gown, arrives for the 86th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a smart Michael Kors gown, attends the UK Premiere of 'Horrible Bosses 2' at Odeon West End on November 12, 2014 in London, England.
    Olivia Wilde, in a smart Michael Kors gown, attends the UK Premiere of 'Horrible Bosses 2' at Odeon West End on November 12, 2014 in London, England.
  • Olivia Wilde rocks H&M Conscious Collection at the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015, in London, England.
    Olivia Wilde rocks H&M Conscious Collection at the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015, in London, England.
  • Olivia Wilde dons Dior for the world premiere of 'Meadowland' during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival at the SVA Theatre, in New York City on April 17, 2015.
    Olivia Wilde dons Dior for the world premiere of 'Meadowland' during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival at the SVA Theatre, in New York City on April 17, 2015.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Prada, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
    Olivia Wilde, in Prada, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a colour wheel sweater, and Jason Sudeikis attend the Los Angeles Clippers-Orlando Magic NBA game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2015.
    Olivia Wilde, in a colour wheel sweater, and Jason Sudeikis attend the Los Angeles Clippers-Orlando Magic NBA game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on December 5, 2015.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Michael Kors to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016.
    Olivia Wilde wears Michael Kors to the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Valentino, arrives for the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 28, 2016.
    Olivia Wilde, in Valentino, arrives for the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 28, 2016.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Prabal Gurung, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, February 28, 2016.
    Olivia Wilde, in Prabal Gurung, and Jason Sudeikis arrive for the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, February 28, 2016.
  • Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde, both in Michael Kors, arrive on the red carpet for the 2016 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 2, 2016.
    Emily Blunt and Olivia Wilde, both in Michael Kors, arrive on the red carpet for the 2016 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 2, 2016.
  • Olivia Wilde arrives in Michael Kors to the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 11 2017.
    Olivia Wilde arrives in Michael Kors to the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on June 11 2017.
  • Olivia Wilde, in Roberto Cavalli, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on March 4, 2018.
    Olivia Wilde, in Roberto Cavalli, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on March 4, 2018.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Alexandre Vauthier for the screening of the movie 'Life Itself' during the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, on September 8, 2018.
    Olivia Wilde wears Alexandre Vauthier for the screening of the movie 'Life Itself' during the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, on September 8, 2018.
  • Olivia Wilde arrives in Andrew Gn to the premiere of Amazon Studios' 'Life Itself' at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 2018.
    Olivia Wilde arrives in Andrew Gn to the premiere of Amazon Studios' 'Life Itself' at ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 2018.
  • Olivia Wilde arrives in Erdem for the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde arrives in Erdem for the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde wears Jonathan Cohen to the National Board Of Review Awards at Cipriani 42nd street in New York, New York, on January 8, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde wears Jonathan Cohen to the National Board Of Review Awards at Cipriani 42nd street in New York, New York, on January 8, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde, wearing Elie Saab, poses for photographers at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde, wearing Elie Saab, poses for photographers at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 4, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde dons Ralph Lauren for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde dons Ralph Lauren for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 1, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde attends the 'Booksmart' gala screening in Giambattista Valli at Picturehouse Central in London, England, on May 7, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde attends the 'Booksmart' gala screening in Giambattista Valli at Picturehouse Central in London, England, on May 7, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde, wearing Ralph Lauren Collection, attends the 11th Annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, October 27, 2019.
    Olivia Wilde, wearing Ralph Lauren Collection, attends the 11th Annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, October 27, 2019.
  • Olivia Wilde, sporting a Valentino dress, attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, January 12, 2020.
    Olivia Wilde, sporting a Valentino dress, attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, January 12, 2020.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a metallic skirt and St Roche cream jumper, and Margaret Qualley attend the 'Wake Up' premiere at Chefdance on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
    Olivia Wilde, in a metallic skirt and St Roche cream jumper, and Margaret Qualley attend the 'Wake Up' premiere at Chefdance on January 24, 2020 in Park City, Utah.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a nude Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, February 8, 2020.
    Olivia Wilde, in a nude Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, February 8, 2020.
  • Olivia Wilde, in a black Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020.
    Olivia Wilde, in a black Fendi gown, attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020.

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Olivia Wilde's style evolution in 53 photos: girl-next-door to red carpet master

The actress and director has evolved into a fashion star with undeniable ease

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

July 19, 2021

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Olivia Wilde, 37, may be making headlines for her relationship with Harry Styles, but her personal style is a story of its own.

The Booksmart director's acting career dates back to 2003, when she starred in The Girl Next Door, which is exactly what she looked like on the red carpet, in reserved dresses, light knits and a noughties suede jacket.

Click through the gallery above to chart Olivia Wilde's style evolution in 53 photos.

But it didn't take long for the House star to become a fashion darling. The actress regularly reaches for Gucci gowns for her red carpet outings, and also has a penchant for Michael Kors, Valentino and Fendi. Regionally, she has worn designs by Lebanese designer Elie Saab.

Like the majority of starlets, Wilde enjoyed bodycon and a mini-dress-heavy sartorial phase in the mid-2000s and early 2010s. In more recent years, boho dresses, sharp suits and metallic gowns have become her style staples. Plunging necklines, however, have been a Wilde thing through the years.

Off the red carpet, the actress who found fame in The OC, is happiest in jeans and trainers, and describes her style as that of "a teenager from the early aughts."

She says: "My most comfortable state is when I'm wearing low-rise jeans, sneakers, and a sweatshirt, in that, I am unstoppable. And if I'm in a high-waist jean, I can't let my gut expand."

While she is certainly chic, her singer boyfriend is also known for bringing it in the style stakes. Click through the gallery below to look back at Harry Styles' fashion evolution:

  • Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction attend the Very fashion show at Victoria House on November 24, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
    Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction attend the Very fashion show at Victoria House on November 24, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in a skinny tie, attends the premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 30, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in a skinny tie, attends the premiere of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 30, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, wearing a relaxed shirt and jeans, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan attend the X Factor press conference at the Connaught Hotel on December 9, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
    Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, wearing a relaxed shirt and jeans, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan attend the X Factor press conference at the Connaught Hotel on December 9, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in a grey blazer, attend the Jingle Bell Ball at O2 Arena on December 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
    Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in a grey blazer, attend the Jingle Bell Ball at O2 Arena on December 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Niall Horan, Harry Styles, in a three-piece suit and bow tie, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne attend the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Niall Horan, Harry Styles, in a three-piece suit and bow tie, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne attend the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, in a blue blazer and bow tie, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson arrive at the Logie Awards at the Crown Palladium on April 15, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
    Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, in a blue blazer and bow tie, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson arrive at the Logie Awards at the Crown Palladium on April 15, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in a preppy blazer, performs at Hisense Arena on April 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in a preppy blazer, performs at Hisense Arena on April 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry fashion show at Kensington Gardens on September 17, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry fashion show at Kensington Gardens on September 17, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in a cardigan and T-shirt, attends a press conference to promote the album 'Take Me Home' in Tokyo, Japan, on January 18, 2013. EPA
    Harry Styles, in a cardigan and T-shirt, attends a press conference to promote the album 'Take Me Home' in Tokyo, Japan, on January 18, 2013. EPA
  • Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in skinny jeans, attend the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 26, 2013 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, in skinny jeans, attend the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 26, 2013 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in a Burberry shirt, attends the "One Direction: This is Us" premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on August 20, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in a Burberry shirt, attends the "One Direction: This is Us" premiere at the Empire Leicester Square on August 20, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Kelly Osbourne and Harry Styles, in a simple tee and jeans, attend the House of Holland show during London Fashion Week on September 14, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Kelly Osbourne and Harry Styles, in a simple tee and jeans, attend the House of Holland show during London Fashion Week on September 14, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on September 16, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Burberry, arrives at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on September 16, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Burberry, attends the Burberry show at London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on February 17, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Burberry, attends the Burberry show at London Fashion Week at Kensington Gardens on February 17, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, in a slogan tee, pose prior to performing at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Harry Styles, in a slogan tee, pose prior to performing at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attend The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 13, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles, in Saint Laurent, attend The Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on November 13, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in an embroidered jacket, arrives for the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 23, 2014. EPA
    Harry Styles, in an embroidered jacket, arrives for the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 23, 2014. EPA
  • Harry Styles, in Lanvin, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Lanvin, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Louis Vuitton, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan attend the 40 Principales Awards photocall at the Barclaycard Centre on December 12, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Louis Vuitton, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan attend the 40 Principales Awards photocall at the Barclaycard Centre on December 12, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, in a Rolling Stones tee, attend a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 25, 2015. EPA
    Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, in a Rolling Stones tee, attend a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 25, 2015. EPA
  • Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, in pinstripe flares, and Niall Horan attend the BBC Music Awards at Genting Arena on December 10, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Getty Images
    Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, in pinstripe flares, and Niall Horan attend the BBC Music Awards at Genting Arena on December 10, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the 'Dunkirk' premiere at Odeon Leicester Square on July 13, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, arrives at the 'Dunkirk' premiere at Odeon Leicester Square on July 13, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Givenchy, performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 20, 2017 in Shanghai, China. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Givenchy, performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 20, 2017 in Shanghai, China. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Alexander McQueen, arrives at the Aria Awards at The Star on November 28, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Alexander McQueen, arrives at the Aria Awards at The Star on November 28, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, and Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on March 29, 2019. Reuters
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, and Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on March 29, 2019. Reuters
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 6, 2019. Reuters
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 6, 2019. Reuters
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Brit Awards at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, attends the Brit Awards at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Roman Kemp and Harry Styles, in Gucci, attend the Brits after-party at The Standard on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
    Roman Kemp and Harry Styles, in Gucci, attend the Brits after-party at The Standard on February 18, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Harry Styles, in Gucci, performs on NBC's 'Today' show on February 26, 2020, in New York, US. AP
    Harry Styles, in Gucci, performs on NBC's 'Today' show on February 26, 2020, in New York, US. AP




Red flags
  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

 

 

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The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Results

4pm: Al Bastakiya – Listed (TB) $150,000 (Dirt) 1,900m; Winner: Panadol, Mickael Barzalona (jockey), Salem bin Ghadayer (trainer)

4.35pm: Dubai City Of Gold – Group 2 (TB) $228,000 (Turf) 2,410m; Winner: Walton Street, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

5.10pm: Mahab Al Shimaal – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Canvassed, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson

5.45pm: Burj Nahaar – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Midnight Sands, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson

6.20pm: Jebel Hatta – Group 1 (TB) $260,000 (T) 1,800m; Winner: Lord Glitters, Daniel Tudhope, David O’Meara

6.55pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 – Group 1 (TB) $390,000 (D) 2,000m; Winner: Salute The Soldier, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass

7.30pm: Nad Al Sheba – Group 3 (TB) $228,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Final Song, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

The Porpoise

By Mark Haddon 

(Penguin Random House)
 

THE LOWDOWN

Romeo Akbar Walter

Rating: 2/5 stars
Produced by: Dharma Productions, Azure Entertainment
Directed by: Robby Grewal
Cast: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff and Sikandar Kher 

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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'The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure' ​​​​
Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, Penguin Randomhouse

BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday (all kick-offs UAE time)

Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin (10.30pm)

Saturday

Freiburg v Werder Bremen (5.30pm)

Paderborn v Hoffenheim (5.30pm)

Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (5.30pm)

Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayer Leverkusen (5.30pm)

Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30pm)

Sunday

Schalke v Augsburg (3.30pm)

Mainz v RB Leipzig (5.30pm)

Cologne v Fortuna Dusseldorf (8pm)

 

 

Understand What Black Is

The Last Poets

(Studio Rockers)

The specs

Engine: four-litre V6 and 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo

Transmission: six-speed and 10-speed

Power: 271 and 409 horsepower

Torque: 385 and 650Nm

Price: from Dh229,900 to Dh355,000

On Women's Day

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, Windows
​​​​​​​Release Date: April 10

MATCH INFO

Manchester City 3 (Silva 8' &15, Foden 33')

Birmginahm City 0

Man of the match Bernado Silva (Manchester City)

Bournemouth 0

Manchester United 2
Smalling (28'), Lukaku (70')

While you're here
RESULTS - ELITE MEN

1. Henri Schoeman (RSA) 57:03
2. Mario Mola (ESP) 57:09
3. Vincent Luis (FRA) 57:25
4. Leo Bergere (FRA)57:34
5. Jacob Birtwhistle (AUS) 57:40    
6. Joao Silva (POR) 57:45   
7. Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) 57:56
8. Adrien Briffod (SUI) 57:57           
9. Gustav Iden (NOR) 57:58            
10. Richard Murray (RSA) 57:59       

Seemar’s top six for the Dubai World Cup Carnival:

1. Reynaldothewizard
2. North America
3. Raven’s Corner
4. Hawkesbury
5. New Maharajah
6. Secret Ambition

PFA Team of the Year: David de Gea, Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Alonso, David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

Genesis G80 2020 5.0-litre Royal Specs

Engine: 5-litre V8

Gearbox: eight-speed automatic

Power: 420hp

Torque: 505Nm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.4L/100km

Price: Dh260,500

UAE currency
What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Wicked
Director: Jon M Chu
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
Rating: 4/5

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

'Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower'
Michael Beckley, Cornell Press

What should do investors do now?

What does the S&P 500's new all-time high mean for the average investor? 

Should I be euphoric?

No. It's fine to be pleased about hearty returns on your investments. But it's not a good idea to tie your emotions closely to the ups and downs of the stock market. You'll get tired fast. This market moment comes on the heels of last year's nosedive. And it's not the first or last time the stock market will make a dramatic move.

So what happened?

It's more about what happened last year. Many of the concerns that triggered that plunge towards the end of last have largely been quelled. The US and China are slowly moving toward a trade agreement. The Federal Reserve has indicated it likely will not raise rates at all in 2019 after seven recent increases. And those changes, along with some strong earnings reports and broader healthy economic indicators, have fueled some optimism in stock markets.

"The panic in the fourth quarter was based mostly on fears," says Brent Schutte, chief investment strategist for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. "The fundamentals have mostly held up, while the fears have gone away and the fears were based mostly on emotion."

Should I buy? Should I sell?

Maybe. It depends on what your long-term investment plan is. The best advice is usually the same no matter the day — determine your financial goals, make a plan to reach them and stick to it.

"I would encourage (investors) not to overreact to highs, just as I would encourage them not to overreact to the lows of December," Mr Schutte says.

All the same, there are some situations in which you should consider taking action. If you think you can't live through another low like last year, the time to get out is now. If the balance of assets in your portfolio is out of whack thanks to the rise of the stock market, make adjustments. And if you need your money in the next five to 10 years, it shouldn't be in stocks anyhow. But for most people, it's also a good time to just leave things be.

Resist the urge to abandon the diversification of your portfolio, Mr Schutte cautions. It may be tempting to shed other investments that aren't performing as well, such as some international stocks, but diversification is designed to help steady your performance over time.

Will the rally last?

No one knows for sure. But David Bailin, chief investment officer at Citi Private Bank, expects the US market could move up 5 per cent to 7 per cent more over the next nine to 12 months, provided the Fed doesn't raise rates and earnings growth exceeds current expectations. We are in a late cycle market, a period when US equities have historically done very well, but volatility also rises, he says.

"This phase can last six months to several years, but it's important clients remain invested and not try to prematurely position for a contraction of the market," Mr Bailin says. "Doing so would risk missing out on important portfolio returns."

The lowdown

Badla

Rating: 2.5/5

Produced by: Red Chillies, Azure Entertainment 

Director: Sujoy Ghosh

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Amrita Singh, Tony Luke

More from Neighbourhood Watch:
Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

States of Passion by Nihad Sirees,
Pushkin Press

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While you're here
While you're here
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha

Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Shergill, Saiee Manjrekar

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Rating: 2.5/5

What are the GCSE grade equivalents?
 
  • Grade 9 = above an A*
  • Grade 8 = between grades A* and A
  • Grade 7 = grade A
  • Grade 6 = just above a grade B
  • Grade 5 = between grades B and C
  • Grade 4 = grade C
  • Grade 3 = between grades D and E
  • Grade 2 = between grades E and F
  • Grade 1 = between grades F and G
Updated: July 19, 2021, 8:25 AM