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Ellie Goulding ditched her heavy eyeliner and fake tan for an 'understated look' at Jeff Bezos's wedding following her split from Caspar Jopling
She burst onto the British radio charts in the 2010s, with a dramatic side fringe, beanies, statement chokers and a myriad of skinny jeans.
But it's a far cry from Ellie Goulding 's most recent glamorous appearance at Jeff Bezos 's wedding - with the 38-year-old star looking effortlessly Old Hollywood in a plunging figure-hugging gown and sleek tresses.
The singer, who last year announced her divorce from Caspar Jopling, put in a sultry display as she arrived in Venice sporting a tight, plum sequined dress, custom by The OWN Studio, - signalling a fashion transformation, according to experts.
'What stood out at Bezos's wedding was how understated Ellie's beauty look was - and that's where the shift really shows,' Sabah Karimi, founder of VEXA Beauty, told FEMAIL.
'Back in 2015, she favoured heavier eye makeup, more contour, and an overall more high-glam approach that sometimes competed with her outfit. Now, she's mastered a softer, more sculpted finish that enhances rather than overpowers.'
She said this new evolution of her look also shows in the finer details of her visage.
'Her skin looked luminous but natural, with a light base that let her freckles show through. That kind of restraint takes confidence,' the pro explained.
'The makeup was carefully balanced - neutral tones on the eyes, subtle flush on the cheeks, and a nude lip that pulled everything together without drawing attention away from the overall look. It's the kind of beauty that looks effortless, but only because the technique is spot on.
The singer, who last year announced her divorce from Caspar Jopling, put in a sultry display as she arrived in Venice sporting a tight, plum sequined dress, custom by The OWN Studio, - signalling a fashion transformation, according to experts. Pictured during the noughties
'This pared-back elegance is becoming her signature. It suits both her features and the more refined image she's projecting these days. It's a sign of someone who knows exactly what works for her and no longer feels the need to chase trends.'
Elsewhere, Kevin Baldwin, founder of Wedding Tropics, agreed that it was the quiet luxury of it all that stands out the most, from Ellie's latest look.
'The sequinned gowns she wore were sleek and deliberate, with clean lines and well-fitted silhouettes that gave her a refined, confident presence,' he explained.
'The deep plum gown she wore on the day itself was especially striking, with a plunging neckline that added drama without looking over the top.
'It's a far cry from her early red carpet days, where her style was more experimental and often leaned into festival-inspired looks.
'Back then, she mixed boho elements with edgy touches, but the result sometimes lacked polish. Now, she's embracing full glamour with a far more considered approach.
'What stood out this time wasn't just the sparkle, but the restraint in how it was styled. Her hair, makeup and accessories didn't compete with the dress, they supported it.
'That kind of balance shows she's settled into a style that feels grown up and fully her own.'
Last week, as Ellie - sporting matching clutch bag and folded red fan amid the balmy temperatures - waved at crowds during her travels to the luxury $20million nuptials, which was also attended by the likes of the Kardashians and Leonardo DiCaprio, it was clear that her fashion signalled an A-liter worthy aesthetic.
Her appearance at the wedding came as a slight surprise to fans, as no connection between her and the bride and groom has been made publicly known.
The pop star did not previously make an appearance at the bachelorette party of Lauren, 55, and wasn't thought to be friends with either the journalist-turned-philanthropist nor Jeff, 61.
Glistening in the glamorous frock, Ellie's look proved to move away from not only her noughties style but her more laid back and trend-led pieces from recent years, too.
In 2024, she was cool in a puffer jacket-esque gown for the Fashion Awards, and chic in a trimmed suit at another event. Elsewhere that year, Ellie was rocking distressed fabrics in a grungy ensemble while out in Berlin.
The year prior, the singer was all about the Y2K mesh fabrics and asymmetric cuts.
Now however - one year after separating from Jaspar - the star appears to be taking her opulent taste to the next level with understated simplicity.
The pop star and her estranged husband confirmed their split in February 2024 - after four years of marriage.
Caspar added: Ellie and I remain the closet of friends and most importantly 'co-parents' to the best kiddo in the world, Arthur'
The former couple shared a joint statement on Instagram after it was revealed Ellie had moved on with hunky surf instructor Armando Perez when the pair were spotted packing on the PDA in Costa Rica.
Ellie's trip to Central America was the second of that year, and she is believed to have met Armando during a trip in January.
Ellie and her ex Caspar were already reportedly living separate lives for at least six months, despite trying to work things out for the sake of their son Arthur, two.
In her statement, the musician wrote: 'In light of recent stories, I feel I have been left with no choice but to let you all know that Caspar and I privately separated some time ago.
'We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our sons best interests at heart.
'We are committed to protecting our family privacy and thank people in advance for respecting our wishes - we won't be commenting further. Thank you.'
Friends of the couple told MailOnline 'divorce is the only outcome' following their split after two years battling to save their relationship.
Sources close to Ellie told how it isn't the ideal ending for her but it is the 'only one' after exhausting all possibilities with Caspar.
A pal said: 'Ellie and Caspar have been over for some time now but there was this whole carry on of them pretending to be together.
'The fact is that it is over, Ellie moved on some time ago but she didn't want anyone to know.'
They continued: 'But now she is enjoying the company of other men and there is simply no way back.
'It is so sad, especially because they have got little Arthur but they can't make it work and now it, really sadly, is going to end in divorce. There is no way that the marriage can be saved, the only way it is going to end now is by divorcing.
'It wasn't necessarily the outcome they have always wanted but that's where they are, Ellie is ready to date other men if he isn't already, Caspar surely will be back out on the market again soon.'
Ellie and Caspar married in August 2019 at York Minster with A-list guests including Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry.
Their split was first rumoured in June 2023, when sources claimed they were 'living apart'.
After weeks of discussions about how they would reveal their separation, the pop star's team finally revealed they had been spending time apart - blaming their 'hectic schedules' for the demise of their marriage.
That same month Ellie was seen without her wedding and engagement ring when she attended the Serpentine Summer Party with Caspar.
