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Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Full Figured and Fabulous

She’s trimmed down immensely in the last few months, but Jennifer Hudson kept her curves in tact and dares to bare them in flirty minis like this one.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
02
Full Figured and Fabulous

The tall glamazon always keeps things cute on the redcarpet – or the dancefloor – in cute, contemporary pieces like this apricot colored dress.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
03
Full Figured and Fabulous

Her fluctuating weight drama has been a very public one, but no matter what size she is, one thing stays the same: Oprah’s amazing sense of style. The full figured beauty always dresses in pieces, like this a-line dress, that flatter her body.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
04
Full Figured and Fabulous

One of our all time favorites, Ms. Niecy Nash, keeps things fun and fashionable with bright body-hugging dresses like this tangerine sheath.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
05
Full Figured and Fabulous

ESSENCE Contributing Fashion Editor Toccara Jones favors sultry jersey dresses like this that are as comfortable as they are chic.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
06
Full Figured and Fabulous

We love how Queen Latifah effortlessly moves between relaxed, menswear inspired vibe and super feminine sultry red carpet gowns. This look, which plays up her toned legs and arms, has elements of both.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
07
Full Figured and Fabulous

Be it flowing glamour gowns or sexy sequined mini’s “Glee’s” Amber Riley is one fashionista who never misses a beat!

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
08
Full Figured and Fabulous

Raven Symone is never scared to flaunt her figure in body hugging mini’s like this.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
09
Full Figured and Fabulous

Chrisette Michelle keeps things funky with edgy hair and accessories that always keep us guessing what’s next and has us coming back for more.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
10
Full Figured and Fabulous

The newly svelte singer has dropped some pounds and toned her body, which she shows off in a variety of sexy mini’s like this one.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
11
Full Figured and Fabulous

Star Jones always oozes sophisticated glam on the red carpet with romantic pieces like this ravishing red gown.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
12
Full Figured and Fabulous

American Idol alumn Kimberly Locke always makes her dress the main attraction by opting for gorgeous dresses, like this emerald wrap number, and keeping accessories minimal.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
13
Full Figured and Fabulous

From bold accessories, to bolder designs the Atkins-Campell sisters are always on trend but never tacky.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
14
Full Figured and Fabulous

Comedienne, Actress and Academy Award winner Mo’Nique is no longer holding back on her style. We’re loving her steady stream of stunners, like this pleated piece with a plunging neckline.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
15
Full Figured and Fabulous

Legendary full figured fashionista, Chaka Kahn continues to flaunt her body in custom creations like this all black number.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
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Full Figured and Fabulous

Fashion Insider Bevy Smith is celebrated for a wardrobe as bold and beautiful as she is. This raw silk pink day dress paired with silver heels is one of our favorite looks on Smith.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
17
Full Figured and Fabulous

We love “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks’ classic style. The young beauty generally keeps this simple and chic like this leopard print maxi dress.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
18
Full Figured and Fabulous

Singer and former Plus Size model Maiysha takes chances in her wardrobe and career. Her she is wearing a jumper at the Essence Women of Color Gala. This Japanese inspired brocade material might not work for everyone but Maiysha pulls it off by adding the best accessory: Confidence. Her new endeavor is a play called “The Daughters” at NYC Repertory Theater.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
19
Full Figured and Fabulous

Jill Scott’s ever changing style always hits the right notes. We love this chic pairing of a graphic jacket with a sexy LBD.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
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Full Figured and Fabulous

Comedienne and actress on NBC comedy “Community” Yvette Nicole Brown is all smiles in this sexy body hugging black and white all-over print dress. Her eclectic chic pieces always keep us smiling.

Celebrity Style: Top Twenty Curvy Fashionistas
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