When we think of impeccably chic women, we picture Victoria Beckham strutting hard in a streamlined sheath, statement sunglasses, and sky-high heels. The fashion-lover-cum-designer has nailed her signature style and often leaves us wondering: how does she do it? If you've done your research, as we have, then you'll realize this is a woman with a serious commitment to her look. While there have been undeniable changes in her fashionable aesthetic (like breaking her own no-flats rule), VB never does anything halfway; she rocks it head to toe.
In celebration of Victoria's 41st birthday, we're breaking down over 15 years of her enviable style to discover exactly how the icon transformed from Union Jack to high-fashion superlatives while capturing and holding the attention of one of the world's sexiest men.
— Additional reporting by Mandi Villa
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Sporting a LND and some serious vocals, Posh performs at the Spice Girls' first-ever live performance in 1997.
Just one of the girls in a skin-tight tube dress at the Billboard Music Awards in 1997.
Victoria opted for a little neon slip dress for the 2000 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.
In a plunging gown and lots of lace, VB channeled a flamenco dancer vibe with David in 2001.
As one of the fashion pack, VB strikes a pose with Naomi Campbell, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce in 2003.
Remember this all-white look the duo donned at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards?
Sitting pretty and casual at a 2003 charity event. Is that a belly chain I spy?
Fierce in lace-up, corseted animal print at a 2003 launch party for Rocawear.
Coordinated sultry red carpet looks for both again in 2004.
Pairing a blazer and jeans for a more relaxed vibe on the red carpet at the 2005 Rock & Republic Spring show.
In a sexy cutout Cavalli, V looks just like a posh mermaid at a 2005 event.
Red and black ruffles, and still long, long locks for the 2006 Costume Institute Gala.
Quite the touristas. The ever-coordinated couple went khaki for their sightseeing at the International Venice Film Festival in in 2006.
Sleek bob and a sleek look in pants for Fashion Week in 2007.
Even shorter hair and a cropped jacket to match for a Chanel event in 2007.
Showing a lotta leg and some modelista poses on the MTV carpet once again for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards.
Part Lagerfeld, part Gaga in a bustier leotard and gloves for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in 2007.
Posh got sporty to throw out the first pitch at a Dodgers game back in '07.
Adopting signature style in a fab sheath and shades in NYC.
Sexy side view. Victoria on arrival at the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Taking the stage at the 2007 VS Fashion Show, VB works the crowd in a floor-length black stunner.
Stepping out for the Costume Institute Gala in 2008, both the Beckhams go elegant and this time mix and match black and white.
At the 2008 CFDA Awards, VB works the red carpet with Marc Jacobs and a frothy, textured mini.
Menswear with a femme edge for the launch of Victoria Beckham's jeans collection in Madrid in 2008.
A little pixie look for the fashionista in February of last year.
At 2010's Vanity Fair Oscar party in a one-shoulder. Oh so elegant.
Polished but still trendsetting in March 2010, Victoria's street style just gets better.
Victoria and BFF Eva Longoria hosted a fashion event in May 2010, and Victoria looked superchic in this strapless mini.
At the Range Rover 40th Anniversary Party in 2010, Victoria went nude in a sexy sheath dress and ski-high heels.
In July 2010, Victoria went short and sweet for Net-a-Porter.com's 10th birthday event in London.
Victoria was all legs while leaving her Upper East Side hotel in February 2010.
Victoria wore one of her own designs to her presentation during New York Fashion Week in September 2010.
Anything but mellow in yellow at the International Herald Tribune conference in November 2010.
Headed to a hotel in New York City in a mod shift dress and elegant heels.
Victoria looked stunning with a thigh-high slit at the British Fashion Awards in December 2010.
A pregnant Victoria was snapped leaving JFK airport in her signatire cool-girl ensemble in February 2011.
Victoria walked New York City in a shaggy fur coat in February 2011.
Being pregnant didn't stop Victoria from getting dolled up for the royal wedding in April 2011 — she wore a navy tent dress with a fascinator and high heels.
Victoria headed out for a shopping spree in 2011 wearing a colorblock baby doll dress from her own collection.
Victoria shined in a slinky black gown at the British Fashion Awards in 2011.
We love the menswear-inspired Victoria by Victoria Beckham frock that she sported to the launch of her collection at Harvey Nichols in 2012.
Victoria donned one of her signature body-conscious dresses at an event for her friend Eva Longoria in 2012.
Victoria and David made a stunning pair at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2012.
For an Easter Sunday outing in 2011, Victoria looked cool and casual in wide-legged J Brand jeans, a floaty black tank, and a handbag from her own collection.
Victoria made her way through the airport in 2012, wearing a dress from her Fall '12 collection and Christian Louboutin heels.
At the Valentino Master of Couture dinner in London in November 2012, Victoria punched up her style in a bright orange skirt suit, accented with a black blouse and black peep-toe booties.
In September 2012, Victoria Beckham coordinated an orange formfitting sheath dress with Proenza Schouler cap-toe pumps in NYC.
Victoria struck her signature fierce pose in a black midi-length dress and blue-and-black ankle-strap pumps in London in 2013.
Victoria layered a cropped navy cardigan over her colorblock Victoria Beckham dress while out in NYC.
VB swapped her usually streamlined styles for a voluminous drop-waist Victoria Beckham dress while out and about in NYC.
The star donned her own designs in a rolled-collar cropped sleeveless sweater layered over a classic white top and slick black culottes during London Fashion Week in September 2013.
Beckham stepped out in a knee-length white panel skirt, rich berry top, and coordinating pumps, while toting all of her NYC essentials in a just-walked-down-the-runway bag.
Two-tone oxfords spiced up Victoria's monochrome style in February 2014.
The designer was the picture of polish next to husband David Beckham at the the British Fashion Awards in 2014.
Out in Manhattan and looking impossibly cool in culottes in Feb. 2015.
Turning heads with David at her side at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" exhibition in March 2015.
Making a statement in a sleek white ensemble for the 2015 amfAR Hong Kong Gala in March.