Erykah Badu’s melodic voice and tantalizing lyrics have carried many of us through the ‘90s and beyond. She’s influenced generations and will continue to do so, with many singers and fashion lovers alike referencing her as an inspiration. Her style now is just as eclectic as her style during the start of her career in the ‘90s with vibrant colors, headwraps, and unique jewelry. At the moment she still is grounded in creating unconventional style moments.
Channeling any one of her looks past or present would be deemed acceptable. Especially since she embodies the definition of personal style: wearing what she feels her best in. Badu is unabashedly confident in all her looks. This colorful look from 1997 as she’s performing at the Lilith Fair in Mountain View, California feels like it could’ve been captured today. The green leather jacket complemented her yellow T-shirt and blue wrap skirt which as a whole were swoon-worthy. We love how she accessorized with a yellow-tinted pair of sunglasses and, of course, a green headwrap. There’s nothing like Badu’s style, even now with her love of bold colors, off-kilter accessories, and her ability to seamlessly mix prints and patterns.
This look from the late ‘90s is an easy ‘fit ‘to recreate and we’ve found the pieces to do that, so you don’t have to. Keep scrolling to channel your inner bag lady.
This pastel yellow ribbed tee from Madewell not only works to recreate this look but, also can be added to your summer wardrobe with ease.
Available at Nordstrom Rack
Ralph Lauren’s wrap skirt is designed with a linen breathable fabric perfect for a festival look like Badu’s.
Available at Bloomingdale's