From Sweet to Sultry: Jessica Biel’s Transformation in Dresses

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It’s official! Jessica Biel is now Mrs. Justin Timberlake. The actress reportedly got hitched yesterday in Apulia, Southern Italy. There are no details on the wedding yet, but let’s assume it went smoothly with no prying paparazzi.

In light of this fantastic news, we thought we’d spotlight this gorgeous brunette today. When we think of Jessica Biel, we think of Seventh Heaven and her tough, chic persona.

Contrary to that perception, however, when it comes to dresses, the actress has been known to prefer romantic lace and feminine dresses. In addition, it seems Ms. Biel is a bit of a wildcard. Occasionally, she will pull something unexpected, making her all the more intriguing to watch.

We’ve rounded up some of Jessica’s best looks for the year. See how this beauty switches from mod to glam to romantic, and tell us which style suits her best:

1. Retro Chic in Christian Dior

Jessica Biel dazzled at the 2012 ESPY Awards in a playful, all-white Christian Dior Resort 2013 mini dress with a bell-shaped skirt, complemented by Nicholas Kirkwood for Roksanda Ilincic white pumps featuring a striking neon heel and a retro ponytail with sweeping bangs on July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaJessica Biel dazzled at the 2012 ESPY Awards in a playful, all-white Christian Dior Resort 2013 mini dress with a bell-shaped skirt, complemented by Nicholas Kirkwood for Roksanda Ilincic white pumps featuring a striking neon heel and a retro ponytail with sweeping bangs on July 11, 2012, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Apega/ Kyle Blair / FayesVision / Newspix.pl / PNP / WENN)

2. Giambattista Valli’s Statement Maker

How do you like her animal print dress?

In New York City, Jessica Biel's appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to promote 'Total Recall' featured her in a Giambattista Valli Pre-Fall 2012 animal-print dress paired with a black Fendi '2Jours' leather shopper and Casadei blade patent pumpsIn New York City, Jessica Biel’s appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to promote ‘Total Recall’ featured her in a Giambattista Valli Pre-Fall 2012 animal-print dress paired with a black Fendi ‘2Jours’ leather shopper and Casadei blade patent pumps in New York City on August 2, 2012 (Credit: Apega/ Kyle Blair / FayesVision / Newspix.pl / PNP / WENN)

3. Elegance Personified in Oscar de la Renta

Jessica Biel made a stunning appearance on 'Good Morning America' in Central Park, New York City, donning an Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 bijoux print silk faille dress to promote her new movie 'Total Recall'Jessica Biel made a stunning appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ in Central Park, New York City, donning an Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 bijoux print silk faille dress to promote her new movie ‘Total Recall’ on August 3, 2012 (Credit: Apega/ Kyle Blair / FayesVision / Newspix.pl / PNP / WENN)

4. Glamour Sparkles with Elie Saab

At the Berlin premiere of 'Total Recall', Jessica Biel captivated in a fully-embellished sleek black halter gown from Elie Saab's Fall 2012 collection, featuring a seductively open backAt the Berlin premiere of ‘Total Recall’, Jessica Biel captivated in a fully-embellished sleek black halter gown from Elie Saab’s Fall 2012 collection, featuring a seductively open back on August 13, 2012, in Berlin, Germany (Credit: Apega/ Kyle Blair / FayesVision / Newspix.pl / PNP / WENN)

5. Romantic Allure in Lace by Dolce & Gabbana

For the Dublin premiere of 'Total Recall', Jessica Biel embraced a shorter, more playful silhouette in a cream-and-gold jacquard Zac Posen Fall 2012 dress, featuring a bustier and origami-like bodice detailingFor the Dublin premiere of ‘Total Recall’, Jessica Biel embraced a shorter, more playful silhouette in a cream-and-gold jacquard Zac Posen Fall 2012 dress, featuring a bustier and origami-like bodice detailing on August 14, 2012 (Credit: Apega/ Kyle Blair / FayesVision / Newspix.pl / PNP / WENN)