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Aja Naomi King's Sexy and Sweet Style

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood honoree Aja Naomi King has been serving us feminine yet strong fashion looks from the beginning. 'The Birth of A Nation' and 'How To Get Away With Murder' star likes to play with pretty florals, bold mini dresses and elegant ball gowns. See all our fave looks here!
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 26, 2020
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Yasss to this sheer blue lace frock!

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Stefanie Keenan
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This fabulous black and white frock reminds us of honeycombs in the best way possible.

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
JB Lacroix
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Lady in red!

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
JB Lacroix
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How adorable is this blush pink eyelet dress?

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Donato Sardella
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Aja Naomi King

This sheer moment is everything.

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Frederick M. Brown
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You can’t go wrong in a sleek suit. The velvet touch deserves extra points.

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Tibrina Hobson
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Aja is gorgeous in this flirty black and white number.

Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Steve Granitz
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Aja plays with shapes in this gorgeous ensemble.

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Aja Naomi King’s Style File
Looking perfect in a white flower applique dress to the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Aja stuns in a sleek and elegant number for Elle Magazine’s Annual Women in Television Celebration.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
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Aja makes simple look effortless in this menswear inspired outfit.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Donato Sardella/WireImage
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Sheer genius!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Amanda Edwards/WireImage
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Aja is giving us major fall wardrobe inspo in this perfectly off white knitted wrap dress.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Amanda Edwards/WireImage
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Yaass prints please!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
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Aja adds floral magic to this red carpet!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Monica Schipper/FilmMagic
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This outfit screams ‘RED, HOT, TV STAR’
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
JB Lacroix/WireImage
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We have major back envy! This baby blue number is just glorious on King’s svelt figure.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images
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We are taking style notes!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Cosmopolitan
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Every lady needs a classic neutral number to stand out in any crowd.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for ELLE
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We are feeling this naught but sweet look, We see you Aja!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
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Two words, Gold & Brocade. This out fit is everything!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Rich Polk/Getty Images for L.A. Dance Project
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Aja masters a classic cut with effortless ease.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Andrew Toth/FilmMagic
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Texture, texture, texture! This gown instantly sets King apart from the crowd.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
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Aja King is a woman who knows her body well, we are lusting after this lace outfit.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Glamour
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Beaded beauty at the infamous Vanity Fair Oscar party.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
David Livingston/Getty Images
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We love unexpected surprises, this gorgeous dress looks fantastic on King’s already fabulous figure.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
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We think Aja may have a thing for bold prints and we are so here for it!
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Jason LaVeris/WireImage
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King shines bright in this gorgeous white netting and flower applique number.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images
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Two words, ‘Glow Up!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
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We are so here for this ostrich feather and sheer panel magic!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Another style win for Aja!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
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Aja just knows how to slay us with her style everytime!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Another twist on menswear, and Aja rocks it perfectly.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
JB Lacroix/WireImage
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Sheer perfection!
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC Images
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Keeping it classic in a black and white outift.
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC Images
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Black on, black on, black, what else do you need?
Aja Naomi King’s Sexy and Sweet Style
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Hamptons International Film Festival
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