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ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara's 36 Chicest Looks Ever

Whether she's working a flawless gown or making jeans look like haute couture, Ciara never disappoints. As we count down to ESSENCE Festival, where the diva will perform this July 4th weekend, we couldn't help but take a look at her undeniably chic moments.      
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Our 2015 Street Style Awards honoree nails the nude trend in this David Koma frock. The shade provides a gorgeous pop against her skin-tone without becoming tone-deaf. Not to mention her matching pumps are on point.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This Alexandre Vauthier fringed frock was exquisitely executed with feathery heels and the perfect attitude to match. Slay Ci Ci!

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara gets the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards right in a fun leopard varsity jacket and relaxed jeans. Her gold heels up the ante. Talk about a cool mom.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara served edgy chic on a platter in this all-black-everything ensemble. Now this is what we call street style.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara showed off her legs for days in this classy yet sultry frock. The belt adds an extra layer of chic while the heels remain simple and classic.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Singer-songwriter Ciara stole the ‘Today’ Show donning a lovely grey and peach Kate Ermilio dress and coat. Love!

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Can you say sleek? The singer rocked a navy vest, flowing cream pants and a gold choker as she left The View in New York City.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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The singer does this black leather TopShop kimono dress justice as she attends the Fashion Retail Academy’s 10th Anniversary Awards. How fitting!

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This vocalist is giving us body!  Ciara showcased her toned curves in the ultimate form-fitting cut-out gown. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This singer does it better than the guys in a head to toe tomboy ensemble.  Ciara classically hits the scene in a timeless camel coat, chambray blouse and black boots. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ooozing with poise, Ciara slipped into a Calvin Klein suited silhouette that was beyond stunning for the CFDA Fashion Fund Awards. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This darling looks marvelous even when she’s preggers.  Ciara glowed on the Grammy red carpet in a golden Emillio Pucci gown that played up her baby bump perfectly.  

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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It’s an all-white affair for this diva. From a thigh high slit, to the ultimate triangular cut-outs, Ciara showed us that this frock does her body good! 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Talk about killing the red carpet. Ciara slayed the award show in a Givenchy Haute Couture gown that flawlessly meshed feather, sequins and sheer fabric. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Captain Chic!  This stylish darling beamed as she strutted in a navy blue ensemble that featured an unconventional triangular bottom and a structured blazer. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Simplicity at its finest! Ciara showcases a sexy silk-like piece that’s fit for a goddess. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Only Ciara can pull an all nude yet covered-up look.  The singer looked ravishing in a matching camel colored set and sleek stilettos. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara kept it designer in head-to-toe Givenchy.  From the casual sweatshirt, to the lace skirt, this singer knows how to keep it cool and chic. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara was spotted in a fab J. Mendel frock that was to die for. With such amazing detail on her gown, the singer kept her accessories to a minimum. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Dolled up and somewhere to go! This vocalist took time to look back at the camera for a peek at her sleek cut-out back. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Although she was not on the runway, the singer strutted her best cat-walk in a pair of thigh-high Christian Louboutin boots and a logo T-Dress. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Keeping it casually sexy, Ciara slipped in the ultimate leather tank dress and played up her silhouette with black pumps. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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How could we ever forget this Emilo Pucci masterpiece?   The singer worked the red carpet smoothly in a beaded cut-out blue and white frock. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara accompanied the Editor in Chief of Vogue IT in a Tadashi Shoji gown that draped seamlessly to the floor. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This gal kept it steamy and sexy in a cut-out masterpiece for her birthday.  

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Before hitting the stage, Ciara posed effortlessly in a layered white ensemble and a pair of strappy sandals. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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One thing is for sure – Ciara knows how to rock a thigh-high split.  The singer keeps it classic in an all-black gown that had an unexpected velvety twist. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Keeping an all-white theme throughout the night, Ciara rocked a David Koma ensemble and a pair of white stiletto pumps. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This fresh faced beauty looked radiant in a sleek yet timeless Pamela Rolland gown. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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With a frock that outlined the beauty’s curves to a T and a velvet intricate design that we could not stop staring at, this dress will go down as our favorite indeed!

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Stunning as always – the singer waltzed in a blue metallic Dsquared2 gown that definitely kept her signature slit and Stuart Weitzman sandals in mind. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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This angel kept it divine in an all-black silhouette at the Victoria Secret Show.  From the silken material to the thigh-high split, Ciara rocked this Prabal Gurung frock with ease. 

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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There is nothing basic about black when Ciara rocks it on the streets of New York City.

36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Pairing a jumpsuit with a matching cape, Ciara serves supermodel-meets-superhero fabulousness.
36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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Ciara is a silver stunner at the Met Ball in New York City, where the theme was “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.”
36 Times ESSENCE Fest Artist Ciara Looked Fierce!
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