From Red Carpet Belle To Bohemian Goddess, The Style Evolution Of Datin Dian Lee Over The Years

2013 October, Tatler Ball

One year later, the expectant mama channelled double the sparkle with a maternal glow and radiant dazzle from a sequinned Badgley Mischka gown.

2013 October, Sisters in Islam's Night for Equality and Justice

A lover of colours, Datin Dian’s vibrant personality emanates in her wardrobe of polychromatic tones like this playful blue and nude illusion dress.

See also: Sisters In Islam Celebrates A Night For Equality And Justice

2013 December, Melium Group's 'Some Kind Of Wonderful!' party 

Joining the city’s trend-savvy coterie at Dato’ Seri Farah Khan’s Christmas party, Datin Dian showed up in a black and white print outfit that hugged her baby bump, with an embellished cat ear headpiece.

2014 May, The Melium Group & Malaysia Tatler 25th Anniversary Charity Auction

When the occasion calls for it, the genteel lady will gamely trade dresses for sopisticated suits. This charity event saw her in a gender-bending 2-piece suit, diamond brooch, and sleek updo.

2015 July, Dato' Seri Farah Khan's 60th birthday

At her dear friend Dato’ Seri Farah’s milestone birthday, Datin Dian opted for a glimmering, v-neck dress with patterned embellishment, in tribute to the fashion designer’s love for sparkly fun motifs.

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2015 October, Sisters In Islam fundraising dinner

Formal but classy, Datin Dian was a picture of timeless elegance in a nude and black dress that enhanced her radiant complexion.

2015 October, Style Rocks

Take a leaf out of Datin Dian’s street style books with this combo of statement sweater, denim shorts and Chanel handbag – polish it with a fresh hairdo of glossy curls, and you’re good to go with uptown girls.

2015 October, Tatler Ball

We have to confess that her Tatler Ball dresses are a recurring red carpet highlight. This year, Datin Dian chose a Chanel black dress with satin frills and peekaboo cutout. Rosy satin pumps and a Chanel clutch brought the outfit in full circle.

See also: All That Glitters: How Guests Accessorised At #MYTatlerBall2017

2015 December, Datuk Raziah Mahmud-Geneid's birthday

Themed birthday parties are forte of this style maven – Dressed in a sequinned toga dress and veiled headpiece, Datin Dian was a character out of 'The Great Gatsby' in this vintage outfit, with a dash of red lippie and flapper necklace.

2016 January, Muhaini Mahmud's wedding

It may be a neutral colour, but Datin Dian’s peplum dress proved an astute highlight of the night. The skin-toned dress played up layers and volume to heighten the elegance factor, fringed with subtle details on the wrists and kneeline.

2016 February, launch of Dior Homme

The year marked a monochrome wave for the usually colour-loving style maven, but to the benefit of her audacious persona. Here, she played up the LBD with a deep V-neck, slim silk scarf and assymetrical skirt.

See also: First Dior Homme Boutique In The Country Opens In Suria KLCC

2016 February, Roger Vivier grand opening

By now, you’d know that Datin Dian gleans inspiration from menswear collections, and this smart getup is feminine and cheeky all at once. The look combined fashion-skirting boundaries with jacket sleeves, a collared vest and shorts, turning heads the Roger Vivier photo wall.

2016 March, Amira Geneid's akad nikah

The leading lady in the lives of husband Datuk Jared Lim and father Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Datin Dian looked every inch a stately female in a floor-length peplum dress with sheer shoulder panels and lace sweetheart neckline.

2016 March, Mama San KL opening

From the dark side, Datin Dian moved on to the purity of all-white, in a flirty summer dress of lace and broderie anglaise hemlines.

See also: Mama San Kuala Lumpur Opening Party

2016 October, Tatler Ball

 'Goddess’ is the word for this ravishing look. The enigmatic Datin Dian enveloped her stunning figure in a Grecian-inspired dress paying tribute to the late designer, Sonny San, cinched with a gold belt and an emerald necklace around a plunging v-neck.

2016 December, official launch of Dior KLCC

Datin Dian was in full fashionista mode at the anticipated store launch, donning an origami-inspired maroon and black outfit, replete with a distinct pair of leather booties that coordinated with the edgy colour scheme.

2017 March, launch of Babe 2.0

Her love for skintone colours stood out on this lively evening. Datin Dian painted a graceful picture in this pleated v-neck dress that is one of her favoured styles at this Japas dining joint.

2017 March, Generation T shoot

Sexy, powerful, and versatile – These are the messages she intended to project in a daring Dior ensemble of cut-out, strappy blouse and fitted black trousers.

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2017 August, London

On a sojourn to London, Datin Dian looked every inch a world traveller, throwing together all manners of comfort and style. It’s as simple as a hat, leather jacket, gingham skirt and white sneakers…

2017 September, Launch Of The Genaissance De La Mer

Loved for its practical simplicity, the tank top and shorts ensembles received a sophisticated spin in the colours of lilac and white. There’s nothing a right pair of heels can do to elevate the casual look – in this case, nude pointed heels, for the intimate event! 

2017 October, Malaysia Tatler x Dior Beauty luncheon

Datin Dian loves a good match of formal and casual as evoked in this snazzy outfit. Pairing a denim button-down dress with a stark white blazer, this is the new uniform of ladies who lunch.

2017 November, #RJandNaesa wedding

This frilled number in the dreamiest of blue florals makes for the perfect wedding event outfit, and Datin Dian knows it – the well-dressed guest couldn’t evoke the romantic occasion any better.

See also: 21 Looks That Best-Dressed Guests Wear At High Profile Weddings

2017 November, Tatler Ball

Opting for a classic black dress, Datin Dian was ravishing and elegant all at once in a stunning blackless dress, which made for a flawless slate to her strong features and that well-loved statement handbag at the Tatler Ball 2017.

2018 June, wedding of Melissa Sin

Datin Dian’s nude game was strong yet again at Melissa Sin's seaside wedding in Langkawi. She donned a sexy classy number, with strappy platform shoes for added length to her leggy frame.

2018 June, Raya

Not one to miss out on Malaysia’s vibrant festivities, Datin Dian marked the season of Raya in an ashy lilac baju kurung with subtle embellishment, marking her love for well-made perennial pieces.   

See also: Gems, Jewels And Charms To Rock Your Raya Wardrobe