When Chris Evans first came to fame as popular jock Jake Wyler in Not Another Teen Movie, he wasn't exactly an overnight style icon, let alone an IRL superhero. In fact, according to Teen Movie director Joel Gallen, "[Evans] lacked all fashion sense." Writer Mike Bender agreed, saying that Evans "did not have a great outfit on" during his audition. But like Clark Kent to Superman, Evans has undergone a pretty impressive transformation. And just in case you need proof and/or a good laugh at some classic 2000s fashion, here are the pictures to prove it.
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2001
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In 2001, Chris Evans was a young actor with few credits to his name. At the age of 20, he took a role in Not Another Teen Movie, which brought him into the spotlight.
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2001
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At first, Evans favored baggy, ill-fitting jeans and sweaters, which was the signature style for men in the early 2000s. At this point, Evans also didn't have any facial hair, for which he is now very well known.
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2004
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As time went on, Evans began to step up his style game, graduating from jeans and sweaters to suits and button-up shirts. He also continued to bulk up while rocking shorter hair than when he began.
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2005
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In 2005, Evans began a journey that would eventually become part of his legacy: facial hair. The actor started sporting scruff on red carpets.
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2007
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Evans didn't entirely let go of his early favorites as the years went on. Occasionally, Evans was still known to wear baggy hoodies and big t-shirts.
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2007
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2007 wasn't exactly an amazing year for celebrity style, at least in regard to taste level. Evans exemplified the era by pairing his way-too-big jeans with a tight thermal.
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2010
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But as his career continued, Evans began to try more timeless pieces, including tailored, fitted suits. This one's a little shiny, but it's better than a thermal.
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2017
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Eventually, Evans let his facial hair grow in full force. The actor is known to favor a beard or mustache over a clean-shaven appearance and it has become his signature.
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2017
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And now, Chris Evans has reached dapper status. For several premieres, stylist Ilaria Urbinati dressed Evans. Her clients include Ryan Reynolds, Donald Glover, and Bradley Cooper.
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2017
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By the age of 36, Evans had taken a more classic and less trendy approach to his personal style. He also tends to favor neutral colors and muted tones.
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2017
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Evans has opened up about losing his hair, including feeling self-conscious about going bald. “The fear is this [role as Captain America] can span 10 years so I can be doing this character until I’m 40," Evans said. "I’m supposed to be like this superior human. He can’t be balding… How horrible would it be if this superior man has male pattern baldness?”
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2018
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Though Evans has joked that if he had his way he'd always be in sweatpants, he now favors long-sleeve shirts, fitted jackets, and slim, tapered pants when he's on the red carpet or heading to an event.
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2018
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If you're hoping to take a style cue from Chris Evans and change up your look, stock your closet with black, grey, olive green, and beige pieces like tailored suits, fitted jeans, long-sleeve t-shirts, and bomber jackets.