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45 Times Cicely Tyson Taught Us What Real Style Is

Cicely Tyson's stunning style moment while being honored by the American Theatre Wing in September got us thinking about the fashion lessons she's imparted on us during her long career. In honor of Ms. Tyson's birthday we're pulling out the receipts and sending out a reminder that Cicely Tyson is no rookie when it comes to slaying.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
1960

Cicely delivers a timeless fashion moment in her LBD.

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02
1965

Cicely Tyson is stunnng in a printed look.

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03
1970

Bring on the glam!

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04
1972

The height of ’70s style.

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05
1973

All smiles in a fierce fur!

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06
1973

Simply stunning in a floral frock.

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07
1974

Yasss darling!

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08
1974

A gleaming beauty in a gorgeous print.

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09
1976

Très chic!

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10
1976

True natural beauty.

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11
1977

Yes to these ruffles!

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12
1978

We’re so in love with this look! The pleats, the fur, the hair piece! Epic.

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13
1980

Fearless fashion!

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14
1985

This printed sequin number is everything!

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15
1989

You can’t go wrong with florals.

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16
1996

How stunning is Cicely in this all white moment?

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17
2002

Effortlessly chic.

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18
2002

Werk!

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19
2005

Loving this pleated moment!

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20
2005

Cicely does all black with a pop of color the right way.

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21
2006

The epitome of class in a flowing cream ensemble.

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22
2006

We’re loving this golden moment!

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23
2006

Foxy lady!

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24
2008

Cicely slays in a velvet pleated moment.

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25
2008

Loving this dramatic collar paired with a printed overcoat!

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26
2009

Lady in red!

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27
2009

The only thing that comes to mind when looking at this outfit is….yasss!!

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28
2009

A picture of elegance in silver and black.

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29
2010

Stunning in silver!

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30
2011

You better work, Ms. Tyson!!!

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31
2011

You can’t go wrong with a cream suit.

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32
2011

So plush!

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33
2012

Now this is glamour!

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34
2012

Giving more royal vibes in this deep purple moment.

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35
2012

Looking so luxe in black.

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36
2012

Come through, Cicely!

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37
2012

We’re so in love with this angelic look.

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38
2012

This textured golden frock is lovely.

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39
2013

A good houndstooth moment never fails.

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40
2013

Looking super sophisticated in a pinstripe suit.

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41
2015

This blue and gold creation is everything!

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42
2015

Stunning!

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43
2015

A super glam all white moment.

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44
2015

Yes to this color!!

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45
2016

Looking super cool in a printed top.

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46
2016

The true definition of royalty in a stunning silver creation by B Michael.

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