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A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style

Sade Adu is a legend and her indelible music is the gift that keeps giving. As the Nigerian-born, British-bred singer celebrates her 58th birthday, we're taking a look at her chic and effortless style moments that made a mark.  
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Sade’s Style

In a white sweater paired with white jeans in Chicago circa 1985.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a satin look while modeling at a Spandau Ballet fashion shoot at JS Vandon in New York City in 1981.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
Ebet Roberts
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Sade’s Style

In a white, backless top and pencil skirt while performing on stage in 1985.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In an embroidered jacket at the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) Awards in 1986.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a black turtleneck and wide-shouldered blazer at the BRIT Awards in London on February 11, 1985.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a cropped embroidered jacket paired with velvet pants and boots while performing onstage.

 

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a polka dot button down top with leather fingerless gloves, a wide waist belt and black trousers while performing on stage at Veronica Rocknight, Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands on th 21st of September 1984.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
Foto Rob Verhorst
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Sade’s Style

In a satin, pink Mandarin gown while performing on stage.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a black dress with a scoop neckline while performing in Paris, France on February 17, 2001.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
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Sade’s Style

In a shimmering, beaded two-piece set while performing on stage.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
Bock; Tony
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Sade’s Style

In a white gown with a shimmering panel at the 2010 Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30, 2010 in New York City.

A Look at Sade's Effortlessly Cool Style
Stephen Lovekin