Winona Ryder: Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

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Who doesn't love Winona Ryder? To celebrate the actress' 40th birthday on October 29th, we decided to take a look back at some of her most memorable looks.

The former girlfriend of Johnny Depp, star of "Heathers" and one-time shoplifter, Ryder's tried every look in the book, from girly to grunge. What do you like best?

In related news, we bet you can't guess Ryder's biggest fear.

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ColinStevens
09:42 AM on 10/31/2011
#39....WOW.

She looks incredible in that outfit.
02:59 PM on 10/29/2011
Versatile, literary, generous with her time, beautiful...
perhaps got some of both the best, and possibly the worst effects of the 60s,
(Timothy Leary was her godfather).

Speaking for myself (not a star, lol, but growing up with the 60s / the New Age)... there are difficulties,
finding a sense of *ROOTEDness*, when you grow up with ultra-idealism... and
finding a sense of what's personal, when you grow up in a milieu that is more cosmic than personal.

In any case, I'm very glad to see her coming back from the challenges, and
I (trekkie) enjoyed her appearance as Spock's mom ("You will always have a proud mother.")

Love energy to you and yours, Winona.
02:47 PM on 10/29/2011
Sexy? I don't think so. Beautiful? NOT! Cute? Yes in a little school girl way. Skinny? Most definiely. Who doesn't love Winona?? ME!!!!
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ColinStevens
09:43 AM on 10/31/2011
If anyone wants to know what jealousy looks and sounds like? ^^^
11:50 AM on 11/01/2011
I guess you are one of those that do not think others have opinions. Or is it just yours that counts?? Opinions are like backsides. Everybody has one. Accept that fact my friend. Whether it agrees with yours or not.
02:03 PM on 10/29/2011
I liked pic's 16, 20, 22 & 28. She gives the impression to me that she is clueless as to who she really is! Sad!
12:53 PM on 10/29/2011
Love Winona Ryder - always enjoy her movies - hope she's back making a few more - we need her in the film industry - intelligent films...everyone goes through a few 'problem areas' but Winona has her wits about her and I'd like to think she has addressed issues, put them in order and continues with her bulk of work. And whether she wears a lot of black or not - she always wears it well.
12:16 PM on 10/29/2011
I hope she didn't shoplift the dress.
12:15 PM on 10/29/2011
I have to say, the girl wears a lot of black, I kind of find that odd over her lifetime all these clothes she wears is black, then I came on the one in the white dress! shocking! But I guess if it works for her, then keep it going!
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rfwestex
10:44 AM on 10/29/2011
Speaking of memorable, I remember when she sang duets with her ex Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.
10:15 AM on 10/29/2011
"Who doesn't love Winona Ryder?" Uuuh, everyone but the dolt that wrote this article. I'm sure she a nice enough person but she isn't exactly setting the screen on fire or even showing up much. When I hear her name all I think about is the legal trouble she had years back. I'm not impressed by her at all. But on the positive side for her, her name is still very recognizable and if she hired a good publicist or PR person I'm sure it could turn around. Or, maybe that's what's going on here her newly hired rep' knows the author of this here article or their boss, one of the two.
10:27 AM on 10/29/2011
Exactly. Whatever style she once may have had? The evolution stopped after her arrest. She's been largely irrelevant and her career seems to be dead in the water. PR or publicist isn't going to get her image rehabilitated. The seedy before and after stuff that accompanies the arrest story makes for bad publicity. Question is would anyone hire her for a movie role?
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sdmartintc
If it's broken, fix it!
01:04 PM on 10/30/2011
From what I have heard, Winona Ryder remains unrepentant over her shoplifting incident. While she has served her time and paid restitution, Winona has not formally apologized for the incident. I would be forgiving if Winona showed remorse and apologized sincerely, but until then, I consider her another Hollywood brat who thinks she's above everything else, including the law.
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ColinStevens
09:45 AM on 10/31/2011
Uh. She's apologized NUMEROUS times, and in person to the shop owner, as well - YEARS ago.

Good grief, if you hold grudges against people you've never even met, and will never meet, imagine how you must be with people you DO know.
10:11 AM on 10/29/2011
SHE ALWAYS LOOKS LIKE A TOOTH PICK
NO ONE WRITES SONGS ABOUT THAT
"WHO'L THAK THE GIRL WITH THE SKIJJY LEGS AND ALL"
09:37 AM on 10/29/2011
It's unfortunate, but every time I see her or hear her name, the only word that comes to mind is Shoplifter.
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ColinStevens
09:46 AM on 10/31/2011
You're right. It's unfortunate that you're such a small person.
01:45 AM on 10/29/2011
She is still very very HOTT!!! I like her with the long hair better though.
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Sally Barry
11:49 PM on 10/28/2011
Why is this has-been getting publicity? Slow news day? Her great 'style' came from a 5-finger discount. She is a druggie, a thief, eating-disordered, and yesterday's news.
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ColinStevens
09:46 AM on 10/31/2011
TRANSLATION: I'm incredibly jealous of beautiful women who make more money than I do.

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