Cote de Pablo has continued to impress fans not only with her acting but also with her evolving sense of style over the years.
Back in 2012, the actress admitted she had rarely worn truly luxurious clothing before stepping into the spotlight. “Once you wear it, you understand why it’s so expensive,” she told ET. By 2019, de Pablo was regularly turning heads with elegant and confident fashion choices.
During a visit to the set of Extra at Burbank Studios in 2019, she stunned fans wearing tailored black trousers paired with an asymmetrical blouse featuring thin black-and-white stripes. A silk scarf in a warm umber tone and her glossy chestnut curls completed the polished look.
While promoting NCIS in New York the same year, de Pablo embraced bold pattern mixing. She wore a retro button-up shirt with amber stripes beneath an oversized plaid jacket with ’70s-style lapels. Taupe satin trousers and a sleek side-parted blowout finished the sophisticated city-inspired outfit. Interestingly, several of the ’70s trends she wore then later surged back into mainstream fashion around 2023.
After 2020, public appearances from the star became rare due to industry shutdowns and reports that she had stepped into a new chapter of life as a mother. But after the brief hiatus, she returned to the spotlight with an even brighter and refreshed style.
2024: A lighter look
In 2024, de Pablo appeared at the Monte‑Carlo Television Festival, giving fans a long-awaited look at her updated style. While keeping her signature side-parted hairstyle, she debuted noticeably lighter, blonde-toned hair.
For her first red-carpet appearance, she wore a chic little black dress with a ruffled hem and rounded neckline, echoing classic 1960s fashion. On the second day, she chose a vibrant coral halter dress paired with chandelier earrings, styling her ombré blonde hair in loose, beachy waves.
2025–Present: A new fashion direction
In 2025, de Pablo shifted toward a wardrobe built around separates and menswear-inspired looks. While promoting NCIS: Tony & Ziva in Berlin, she wore a crocheted olive top paired with pleated slacks, showcasing a relaxed but refined style.
That same year, she shared her philosophy on beauty with NewBeauty: happiness and passion, she explained, create a natural glow that no magazine standard can define. She also credited good sleep and a healthy diet as essential parts of her routine.
At New York Comic Con in 2025, the actress showed off her radiant look in a playful black-and-white checkered lounge suit featuring a cropped jacket and wide-leg pants. With subtle makeup, soft waves, and delicate earrings, her styling remained effortlessly elegant.
With NCIS: Tony & Ziva bringing her back to television, fans may soon see Cote de Pablo appearing on even more red carpets — and possibly landing among the best-dressed celebrities of the upcoming awards season.