Zendaya loves to "slay" in a showstopping gown on the red carpet.

Zendaya

Zendaya

The 20-year-old actress has revealed she loves to wear unforgettable, head turning garments when she attends star studded events, although her and her stylist's mantra is to avoid looking "pretty" at all costs.

Speaking to Allure magazine about her wardrobe choices, the brunette beauty said: "I love to slay a red carpet.

"We don't do pretty. Pretty is boring."

And the 'Spider-Man: homecoming' star has revealed she feels like an entirely new woman when she steps foot on the red carpet, and transforms from an "old man" to an "elegant gazelle".

She explained: "When I step on one, I'm a different person ... like Sasha Fierce and Beyoncé.

"Honestly, I walk like an old man -- the Coleman Trudge

"[But] on the red carpet, I'm this dainty, slow, elegant gazelle."

And the Disney actress - who is also known for her role as Rocky Blue in the programme 'Shake It Up' alongside Bella Thorne - believes being an inspirational and empowering female isn't "just" about the clothes she wears and her appearance.

She explained: "When young women see me go out, with an entire world to criticize what I put on, and do whatever the hell I want? It's empowering [for them]. It's not just about clothes. It's never been just about clothes.

"We do what we want."

However, Zendaya wants to be recognised as a "symbol of confidence" for young people.

Speaking previously, she said: "I like to use my platform for bigger things than just myself and things that I believe in and I feel very strongly about. This is one of those things. Just using my platform and the things that I love to help other people and bring more awareness to things that I feel like need it."


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