Tracee Ellis Ross is one of our style icons. From her role as Joan on Girlfriends to her red carpet appearances in the early aughts, it’s safe to say that her style has always been true to her. At the Source Hip Hop Awards in 2000, the red carpet got a fresh perspective on style from Ross. The purple cutout slightly ruffled top and mid-rise blue jeans she wore to this ceremony still feel on trend.
That’s the thing about the actress, she’s able to style herself in a way where any of her eras would fit into the present. For some looks she enlists the help of celebrity stylist Karla Welch who has a knack for landing immaculate pieces by Marc Jacobs and Balmain for her client. Welch and Ross connecting years ago had to have been kismet–the duo are both relentlessly stylish individuals.
Nevertheless, Tracee’s style has always been categorized as elegant and refined, just like the look below. Her outfit was styled with a few statement pieces: a plain black clutch, nude pointed-toe heels, and a simple pair of large gold hoop earrings. At the moment, on the red carpet Ross has been seen in extravagant gowns and suits like her Willy Chavarria look for her film Candy Cane Lane’s press run or her or a black Marc Jacobs off-the-shoulder dress she wore to the Fashion Scholarship Fund event. Ross is insanely experimental too and that’s what got her on our “It” Girls list of 2023. The looks she’s been pulling off this year might repeat her status.
The actress is the type of fashion lover who has no fear in matters of style. This simple yet eye-catching look screams summer night out with the girls. Below we’ve picked out some pieces to recreate the essence of Ross’ 2000s look.
Keep scrolling to channel your inner Tracee Ellis Ross.
The ruffles and color on this Roberto Cavalli top embody the same energy as the one Tracee wore in the early aughts.
Available at Roberto Cavalli
