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Fab or Drab: Black Girls Rock Awards

Vote on our red carpet round-up of hits and misses from the award show here!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
01
LaLa Anthony

A Balmain bodycon was the look of choice for LaLa. She dared to wear the trickiest fabric – velvet, in a long sleeved burn-out pattern, but finished with a more traditional touch – black pointed pumps.

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02
India Arie
India Arie
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03
Brandy

Short shorts, see-through top and naughty knee-high boots – watch out Brandy! Are you feeling her stage presence?

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04
Bridget Kelly

Newbie Bridget Kelly plays it safe in a classic ruched LBD, sheer tights and buckled booties. Fab or drab?

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05
Meagan Good

The newlywed decided to show some skin in a cropped top and sheer pleated skirt with knickers exposed. Hot or not?

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06
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
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07
Ciara

Givenchy muse, Ciara, works a structured look straight from the Spring 2013 runway. Is it avant garde or is she trying too hard?

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08
Kerry Washington

Kerry opted for a quaint Marchesa dress and precious Louboutin pumps. Fab or drab?

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09
Janelle Monae

She doesn’t stray at all from her signature tux style, but this time she added a few noteworthy accessories: a blinged out brooch, cute clutch and rings. What do you think?

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10
Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole was feeling grey this time around, sporting a slinky, shoulder embroidered gown by Jovani and Jimmy Choo’s. Love it or leave it?

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11
Marsha Ambrosius

The singer experiments with a white bodycon wrapped in a smoking jacket and accessories to spruce things up. Cute or too casual for the carpet?

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12
Tracee Ellis Ross

The hostess with the mostess serves it up in a black column dress. Impressed or not?

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