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Home · Red Carpet

Style File: Queen Latifah

By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Black and White Affair
One of our favorite looks ever was this absolutely chic abstract one-shoulder dress at The American Music Awards in 2011.
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02
Queen of the Night

The Queen beat Lupita to the punch when she wore this Cinderella-style gown in 2011 at the People’s Choice Awards designed by another one of her favorites –– Georges Chakra. Magical!

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03
Cool and Collected

This COVERGIRL Queen adds a little sex appeal showing a peek of bustier with a menswear tuxedo at the COVERGIRL Cosmetics’ 50th Anniversary Party.

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04
Full Figure Fashionista

Latifah chose a figure-flattering black ruched dress and statement necklace for the Accessories Council 15th Annual ACE Awards.

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05
Sheer Elegance

At the debut of Queen Collection for HSN, the designer wore classic yet chic separates.

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06
Power Suit

Latifah exudes power in this pin-striped power suit while singing the national anthem at the US OPEN.

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07
Blazing Trails

Even Latifah’s off duty style is cool. Here she goes street chic in a blazer and boots.

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08
Dressed to the Nines

At the Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter Host A Party For Dolce & Gabbana event, Queen Latifah showed up suited in style.

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09
Leopard Love

Nothing says “fashion” better than leopard and Louboutin’s.

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10
Naturally Chic

Latifah knocks out two of the year’s hottest trends in one, wearing a camel-colored blouse and leather skirt.

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11
All Black Affair

Black is back, and she tops off this chic suit with a wide-brimmed hat at Keep A Child Alive’s 8th Annual Black Ball.

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12
Unchain Me

The little touches go a long way. Here, Latifah adds a simple gold fringed necklace to a basic LBD and looks magnificent at the 2011 BET Awards.

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13
Jazzy Jewels

Queen Latifah strolls daintily in pearls and her trusty LBD for Good Morning America.

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14
Holiday Bold

Queen Latifah spruces up holiday attire in a fresh way, with a red metallic blazer at the Black Eyed Peas Concert.

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15
Earned Stripes

Here, she is absolutely stunning at the 2007 Oscar’s in a two-toned black gown with satin trim.

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16
All That Glitters

At the 2010 ADCOLOR Awards Latifah shines in a gold embellished dress while accepting her award.

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17
Strapless Stunner

Queen Latifah, a natural beauty, hosts the 2010 P&G Beauty Awards in a strapless cherry blossom print dress.

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18
Belt Away

Latifah at her movie premier ‘Just Wright,’ opted for a belted shirt-dress on the carpet. A casually chic look that’s just right for her.

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19
Simple and Chic

Here, she keeps it simple but chic in a navy cocktail dress by Gustavo Cadile, but it doesn’t just end there, the Queen’s wide-straps, tummy ruching and knee length hemline makes this a perfect fit for her shape.

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20
White Hot

Queen Latifah breaks all the rules about curvy women wearing white and looks simply irresistible in a custom made Georges Chakra strapless white gown with chiffon draping in the front. The gold and silver sequins waistband adds texture, color and shape to her amazing dress.

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21
Glamour Me

Queen Latifah wows as the host of the 2011 People’s Choice Awards in a regal halter gown with a striking bejeweled neckline.

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22
Curvacious Cutie

Queen Latifah reveals her glorious curves in a Pamela Rolland sheath with lace and tulle. She throws on some leopard print, open-toe heels to sex-up the ensemble.

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23
Bombshell Black

This voluptuous babe reigns over the red carpet in a flawless look from head-to-toe.

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24
Silver Smiles

For her performance at Superbowl XLIV Queen Latifah kept her look casually chic in a strong shoulder jacket in silver with black stripes paired with dark jeans.

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25
Purple Reign

Queen Latifah makes a feminine statement in a Nicole Miller rushed dress and matching envelope clutch in her favorite red carpet hue. The pointy, platform pumps in snake skin keeps things hot.

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26
Simply Divine

The slight bubble hem of Queen Latifah’s dress is a forgiving shape that does not cling to the body but skims it.

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27
Retro-Glam

Queen Latifah is retro-glam in a Valentino gown paired with open-toe pumps with pretty bow details.

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28
Metallic Momma

Shinny metallic transforms Queen Latifah’s motto jacket from basic to special.

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Bold and Brilliant

Queen Latifah was the belle of the ball at the Oscars in 2009 in a high-wattage Georges Chakra one-shoulder, navy gown sprinkled with Swarovsky crystals.

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30
Ruffling Feathers

Queen Latifah plays with texture at the 2009 Grammy’s in a Gustavo Cadile dress with rushed bodice and flapper bottom.

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31
Lace Me Up

Queen Latifah is black tie ready in an floor-sweeping elegant lace dress with off-the-shoulder cap sleeves.

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32
Tiger Style

Queen Latifah takes a classic shape and injects lots of sex appeal by opting for an animal print and a deep neckline that reveals her peek-a-boo lingerie.

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33
Strike a Pose

Queen Latifah plays up her edgy side in a black long-sleeve tunic and leather leggings. Her accessories, thick silver hoops and heavy-duty chain,complete the look.

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34
Just Hangin’

Ladies, leggings are not pants. The way to avoid they come off as such is to keep your behind covered like Queen Latifah.

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