After the news that Emmerdale beauty Sammy Winward had suddenly decided to quit the hit soap today, we thought it was high time we had a trawl through her wardrobe history.
As a regular on red carpet best dressed lists, which is a rarity in the soap world, Sammy’s 2014 style is sleek and stylish with a heavy dose of elegance. But that hasn’t always been the case…
Scaring the sheep
sammy winward before the stylist

Launch party, 2006
Those jeans are so low we can almost see what you had for dinner, babes! And that shade of green has only been seen in Shrek since.

FHM 100 Hottest party, 2006
Going to a party celebrating the hottest girls in the world dressed like this is a brave move.

BAFTAs, 2006
This frock must've come from a market stall.

Awards show, 2006
A dress that's okay for the beach is NOT okay for a posh party.

Shoot, 2002
Yes, it's festive. Aside from that we have no words. None.

On set, 2002
When bunches go bad...

Shoot, 2003
We think S Club 7 was missing a trick when they overlooked Sammy!

Awards ceremony, 2004
Drag your eyes away from the satin-clad Graham Norton for a minute to appreciate Sammy's chamois feathered frock.

Event, 2004
That's one way to draw attention to your mammories, Sam.

Film premiere, 2014
That's better! Here's Sammy nowadays looking stunning.