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Fans were heartbroken when Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus called off their 4-year engagement in 2013. While the couple didn’t provide an official reason for their break-up, many speculated that Miley’s wild partying ways and open substance abuse were to blame. After the former co-stars parted ways, Miley began acting and dressing even more over-the-top than ever before- just remember her raunchy performance with Robin Thicke!

However, we were all shook when Liam and Miley miraculously rekindled their romance in 2016 after they were spotted hanging out together in his native Australia. It wasn’t long before Miley was pictured wearing the exact same rock Liam had proposed with all the years earlier. Since then, Liam and Miley have been back and better than ever. Even more, their rekindled engagement coincides with Miley’s new, toned-down image. In 2017, with the release of her album Malibu, Miley announced she was no longer smoking and was living a more low-key life. She credits making these lifestyle changes for helping bring her and Liam back together.

Check out these 20 photos of Miley dressing more modest since getting back with Liam. These photos will make it clear that Miley has transformed her image (for the better, we think) since starting things again with Liam. Do you miss the old Miley, or are you loving the new Miley?

onscreen and offscreen lovers

Miley looked like an Old Hollywood actress in this stunning black and white gown as she walked the red carpet with her longtime fiancée. The singer’s cherry red lips and vintage waves added to the sophisticated demure of her dress, while the plunging neckline added a steamy vibe without going overboard. Liam matched his date in a dashing tuxedo and styled beard and haircut.

Though the pair were initially engaged in 2009, they called off their engagement after 4 years in 2013, citing hectic schedules as the cause. Many sources at the time claimed that Miley’s ever-changing image and party hard lifestyle were to contribute to their split. However, after Miley seemingly went through a transformation- aka. left her twerking days behind- it appears the couple has been able to work things out, and they’ve been officially engaged for a second time in 2016. Based on this picture, the two look happier than ever.

Making Headlines For The Right Reasons

Fans have been so used to seeing Miley show up to award shows in literally next to nothing, that we were all shock when she arrived at the 2018 Grammy’s in this stunning red number. This gorgeous outfit landed Miley on tons of best-dressed lists, which is a complete 180 change from the types of fashion lists she used to end up on (we mean the ‘worst dressed’ lists!).

The singer decided to forgo a skin-baring outfit in favor of this scarlet gown, which featured tulle sleeves and an enormous train. Miley kept her makeup simple and opted for glamorous, vintage-inspired waves to complete the look. It’s safe to say we’re totally obsessed!

A Glittering, Golden Goddess

Most of the outfits Miley rocks on the red carpet (or, just in general) are too over-the-top to be worn in real life. So we were all pleasantly surprised when the singer rocked this dress recently, which is something most fans would love to wear for a special event. The bronze-golden hue of the glittering gown flattered the singer’s faintly tanned skin.

The sweetheart neckline and generous slip added a bit of steaminess to the edgy look, while Miley’s silver heels and choker contrasted the metallic gown. She kept the rest of the look low-key by styling her hair down and straight, and keeping her makeup on the more natural side.

Strolling Through The Streets

Miley and Liam have been back together since at least 2016, and all the proof we need are in photos like this cute pic. The paparazzi always manages to catch the couple hand-in-hand, whether they’re enjoying a casual day out or stepping out onto the red carpet together. How lovey-dovey is that?

Given that this couple has been engaged since 2009 and still appears majorly in love, many fans can’t help but wonder when these two will tie the knot. But sources remain adamant that Miley and Liam aren’t in a rush to get to the altar. “They both wear a promise ring on their wedding finger, and they are totally committed to each other, but marriage isn’t in their near future, it’s still at least a couple of years away,” a source told Hollywood Life in January, adding the couple is in no rush to change how great things are going.

Back To Her Country Roots

Fans have noticed that Miley has seemingly been going back to her country roots since releasing her latest album Malibu.

The singer has been showing up to performances and events in country-inspired get-ups… outfits that her godmother, Dolly Parton, seems more likely to wear than Miley ever would. This outfit is a perfect example, from the picnic blanket checked print, voluminous hairstyle, and bright red lips. This totally doesn’t look like the Miley we’re used to!

"Like, people will say, ‘You’ve changed.’ And that’s supposed to be derogatory," Miley told Harper’s Bazaar of her image change. "But you are supposed to change all the time." True that!

Dressed Down and On The Town

Aside from their gorgeous red carpet appearances, Miley and Liam are also routinely photographed out and about on casual days, just like this one. The couple looked matchy-matchy in light denim pants and white t-shirts. Couples that match together stay together, right?

“Miley had to get through a phase of discovering herself before she was able to commit,” an insider told Hollywood Life about why the couple ended up back together. “And now that she has turned her life around and stopped partying, she is clear minded and knows what she wants.” They added, “She has tried to impress on her in-laws all the big changes Miley has made to turn her life around and build a future with Liam.”

She's Got A New Stage Vibe

Just a few years ago, Miley was infamous for showing up to every performance in a tiny bodysuit that left little to the imagination. But, since revamping her music and fashion sense, the singer has been wearing less controversial outfits on stage. Like during this recent performance, Miley opted for a band t-shirt, glittery pants, and messy waves, which is a big step-up from some of the other things we’ve seen her dance in!

"It became something that was expected of me. I didn’t want to show up to photo shoots and be the girl who would get my t*** out and stick out my tongue," Miley explained to Harper’s Bazaar of why she came to resent her former, more s*xualized image. "In the beginning, it was kind of like saying, 'F*** you. Girls should be able to have this freedom or whatever.’ But it got to a point where I did feel sexualized."

Black Can Still Be Interesting

At one point, Miley was the Queen of Colour, and there was scarce a red carpet event when she wouldn’t show up in something rainbow. But the celeb has been wearing more neutral colours- including all black outfits like this one! – that are more sophisticated and age- appropriate.

For a 2018 Grammy’s event, Miley showed up in this simple yet chic jumpsuit. Though this may seem plain by the starlet’s standards, the intricate cutouts added an eye-catching detail and showed off a bit of skin. Miley kept the rest of the look simple with a sleek hairstyle, minimal makeup, and lucite heels.

Jumping Into A Jumpsuit

Forget twerking and foam fingers, there’ s a new Miley in town! One that seems to like wearing sparkly jumpsuits, that is. Finally, for once, the focus was on Miley’s vocal ability rather than her wild outfit. The singer took a step out of her normal comfort zone and rocked this sophisticated albeit eye-catching jumpsuit for a recent performance.

Though the sequins were definitely blinding, this long-sleeve outfit showed off a lot less skin than Miley has throughout the years. Her stylish, wavy hair and glittery makeup complimented the dramatic outfit. Miley is definitely the one wearing the outfit, not the other way around!

Sweatshirts On A Sunday

Even Miley’s casual clothing choices have changed! While the celeb used to favor Daisy Dukes and mini crop tops, she’s also been showing off less skin in her casual outfits, as well. For this look, the singer was pictured in an oversized hoodies and combat boots while grabbing some coffees with her fiancée.

Though Miley seems totally comfortable in her new persona, the star recognizes that some fans may be disappointed that her twerking days are over (at least for now!). "People have known me since I was so young, they think they know me," she told Harper’s Bazaar in August. "I heard so many comments like, ‘We just want Miley back.’ But you can’t tell me who that is. I’m right here." Do you like the new Miley?

She's Still Channelling The Rainbow

Though Miley’s clothing choices and behaviors have been toned down the past few years, the singer still loves to rock a rainbow when she can. While she used to rock multi-color prints on the red carpet, it appears the singer now saves it for her days off. Miley looked cute and true to her style when she recently stepped out in this oversized, rainbow sweater.

She kept the rest of her look basic by opting for leggings and a casual pair of slides. The celeb threw her blonde locks into a top knot and hid her face behind sunglasses. There are some things about Miley it looks like she’ll never give up!

Looking Pretty In Pink

A few years ago, we wouldn’t have necessarily described Miley as a girly-girl. But this outfit has us rethinking things. During a televised interview, the singer showed up in an all-pink outfit that put all of her other wacky looks to shame. Though this look wasn’t the most risqué things she’s ever worn, it’s definitely one of the most out-there.

Miley paired a fuzzy pink sweater with a cat t-shirt, pink pants, and pink heels. Her blonde hair was styled in a frumpy up-do, but all Miley could do was flash a huge smile for the camera. Though this look is more conservative than the ones she normally rocks, clearly Miley’s style is still as over-the-top as always!

The More Sequins The Better

Miley has officially traded in her see-through bodysuits for sequin, fringed costumes like this one! It appears the singer is putting more effort into what she wears on stage, and she’s picking more traditional entertainer costumes. Does anyone else feel that this look has a certain Taylor Swift vibe?

Miley knows that her new look may not be for everyone, so it’s a good thing she’s not dressing for anyone but herself. "I think I show people that they can be themselves. I also think something that has been important for me, in this next little, like, transition phase of my career is that I don’t give a **** about being cool. I just want to be myself,” she told Harper’s Bazaar.

An Empire State Of Mind

Liam and Miley looked adorable as they were caught strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of New York recently. Miley stayed true to her hippie-inspired style with a pair of brightly patterned pants, but she kept the rest of her look basic with a black tank top and jean jacket. Liam looked stylish in a dark outfit with a red bomber jacket thrown on top.

Despite how gorgeous these two look together, sources still say that the couple has no plans to tie the knot in the immediate future. “Both Miley and Liam are agreed that they want to wait until they’re older before thinking about any kind of wedding — they’re ecstatically happy as they are right now, and figure, if it ain’t broke why fix it?” one insider explained to Hollywood Life. Well, they do have a point!

Winning In (All) White

Miley looked fresh and fabulous in this all-white outfit that she rocked at a recent performance. Her white denim-on-denim look offered a relaxed look, while her crop top didn’t bare too much skin (at least not as much as we’re used to Miley showing off)!

This outfit was one of the first Miley rocked after toning-down her image. At the time, the singer admitted that part of her transformation came from realizing she needed to stop smoking.

“I’m not doing drugs, I’m not drinking, I’m completely clean right now! That was just something that I wanted to do,” she told Billboard upon announcing her new single, Malibu. “When I want something, it’s fucking easy for me. But if anyone told me not to smoke, I would have not done it. It’s because it was on my time.”

They're Just An Ordinary Couple

Miley showed off her casual style as she stopped to take a photo with a fan while doing groceries. The singer looked practically normal in her flattering teal crop top and jeans combo, while her famous fiancé photobombed the pic from the back. If we didn’t know who Miley was, we would just assume this was a silly photo between friends!

Miley has always maintained that she’s not as wild as she’s let on, and that many of her risqué moments were pre-planned in order to break away from her former Disney days. It seems that now Miley has proven she’s an adult that the singer is ready to have a bit of a more low-key image. We can’t say we’re complaining!

Feeling Fresh In Floral

Miley looked like an absolute sweetheart when she arrived at a Radio Disney event in this stunning floral dress. The pink and yellow pattern complimented the singer’s ombre hair, while her dewy makeup made her look fresh and awake. This look is a major transformation compared to the bear bodysuit and space buns Miley was once infamous for rocking.

“With Bangerz, I never tried to prove anything or not be myself,” Miley told Billboard about how she always tries to stay true to herself- even during her wildest days! “Anytime I say I’m being myself, whether I look like this or look completely different, or I’m a panda, that is myself. I’m always being myself. It just depends what that is.”

Just A Pop Of Colour

One way fans knew Miley and Liam were officially back together was that they kept posting pics of each other online- and they’ve yet to stop doing that since rekindling their romance! This recent photo shows just how much Miley’s style has changed in the past few years.

Rather than flaunting a lot of cleavage or leg, the star managed to stay covered up in this adorable banana-inspired outfit. Her fiancée matched her in a colorful fruit jacket and dark pants. We honestly have no idea what these two were doing when this photo was snapped, but they look in love AF!

The Brighter The Dress, The Better

Even though she’s dressing more modestly nowadays, Miley still loves sequins more than ever! The singer showed off her bold sense of style in this sparkly, pink dress recently, and it’s no wonder it landed her on tons of Best Dressed lists. The form-fitting dress showed off Miley’s petite figure, while the one-sleeve arm and extra high slit added a bit of steaminess to the eccentric look.

Miley pulled her long locks back into a high ponytail to make sure all eyes were on the dress. She accessorized with teardrop earrings and custom-made shoes to match her dress. We never thought we’d want to rock something Miley wore on the red carpet, but here we are!

She Seems Better Than Ever

Whether you love or hate her style, there’s no denying that Miley is one-of-a-kind and is staying true to herself- whether that means getting up on stage and twerking, or professing her love on Malibu. We’re so glad that Miley was able to find herself, and find a way back to her former flame.

“Changing with someone else not changing like that is too hard. Suddenly you’re like, 'I don’t recognise you anymore.' We had to refall for each other,” Miley told Billboard of what it was like getting back together with Liam. At the end of the day, Miley seems happier than ever with her new, toned-down image and her rekindled romance! Fingers crossed that she and Liam can make things work this time around!

Sources:Hollywood Life, Hollywood Life, E! Online, Billboard Magazine