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2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Mellow Yellow

At a Rimmel London party this canary-colored 70s style Acne gown looks absolutely wild on the brand’s spokeswoman, Solange Knowles.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
02
Laced

Rihanna stole the show at this year’s MET Gala in a lace Stella McCartney single-sleeve gown.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
03
Haute Style

At her DVD release party, Beyonce looks like a natural beauty in a sheared gown accented with a double buckle belt.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
04
Traditional Tweed

Tweed in a one-shoulder style is super unconventional, yet June Ambrose pulls it off fabulously at the book celebration for “Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself” by Francois Nars in New York City.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
05
Ruffled

At the American Film Institute Awards, Kimora rocks a super cute ruffled mini, the perfect complement to her husband’s look.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
06
Flirty Frock

LaLa Vasquez strolls fabulously down the New York City streets in a flirty frock and satin heels.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
07
Foxy Feathers

Angela Bassett strikes a sassy pose in a feather-detailed LBD at Sotheby’s art auction.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
08
Two-Toned

We couldn’t get enough of Queen Latifah in this graphic Georges Chakra dress at the AMA’s. Absolutely chic!

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
09
Heavenly

Solange Knowles’ angelic Alessandra Rich gown is the perfect fit for The Angel Ball.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
10
A Bold Statement

Tika Sumpter at the Art of Giving event, gives the carpet a little art — a bold, one-shoulder patterned dress.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
11
Divine Design

Viola Davis’ gold accents are the perfect complement to this simple white gathered dress at the Divine Design gala.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
12
Glamorous

LaLa is looking pretty in this super feminine pink gown with bow at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
13
Beaded Beauty

At the 2011 BET Awards, Estelle chose a beautifully beaded Naeem Khan gown.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
14
Designer Diva

Even Tracy Reese loves a good one-shoulder design. Here, she wears her own at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
15
Tiers of Joy

Rosario Dawson’s fun and flirty mini is the perfect choice for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
16
Lively Leopard

This leopard with sheer overlay gives Kerry Washington a youthful vibe at the VH1 Do Something Awards.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
17
Rock On!

Marsha Ambrosius takes the stage at the BET Music Matters Tour in rocker-chic attire.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
18
Tougher than Leather

Lovely in leather, Rihanna rocks this tough girl look with feminine flair.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
19
Crimson Tide

Rosario Dawson is red carpet ready in this crimson gown at the White House Dinner.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
20
Manderine Moment

The queen of color, Solange Knowles, works this flowy tangerine blouse as if she’s on the catwalk.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
21
Shake it Off

Paula Patton is right on trend in this draped floral print mini. Such a unique pattern.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
22
Shake it Off

Rihanna’s ruffled Dolce & Gabbana jumper is the right match for her personality — fun, flirty and filled with life.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
23
Shake it Off

We love Corinne Bailey Rae’s sexy one-sleeved jumper at the the photocall for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Nominations Announcement. It’s a completely new look for her.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
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Shake it Off

Thandie Newton is a Brit beauty at the British Academy Film Awards in this lace and satin gown. The pop of pink is a pleasant surprise.

2011: Best One-Shoulder Moments
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