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Home • Fashion

Fab or Drab: Daring Divas

Some celebs like to push the limits of everyday style to the max. Vote on these over-the-top looks now.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Stripes

Nene takes the season’s stripes to another level in a horizontal piano key style. Is this mini moment fab or unflattering?

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Turban Time

Eva has no problem pushing the limits with fashion, and here she’s all about layering trends on trends: A one-shoulder styled jumpsuit in a safari-inspired print all topped off with a turban. Fab or drab?

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Velvet

As a runway model Iman has worn just about anything you can imagine, but in real life some things are a bit harder to pull off. The diva turns the red carpet into her catwalk in a purple velvet pant suit. Hot or hmm?

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Chunky Platforms

The chunkier the better these days when it comes to shoes, and Milian’s spiked style is heavily outweighing the look. Love it or leave it?

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Short Shorts

Yes, Eva’s got killer legs and she seizes every opportunity to show them off – even on the red carpet in this super cheeky style. Does the saying still apply, “If you got it, flaunt it?”

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Statement Suit

Tika takes it there in a striped Alice+Olivia suit sure to make her stand out from the crowd – in a good way or bad?

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Head-To-Toe Red

We’ve spotted a few ladies in red, but none quite like this. Melody Thornton pairs a ruffled blouse with wide leg trousers for a flamenco flair. Do you approve?

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Equestrian Look

Who says you need to be at the derby to rock equestrian attire? Sanya Richards Ross proves not in a floppy, sports coat, and knee-high boots. Fab or drab?

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Dress-Over-Pants Style

Never one to be a wallflower, June Ambrose swaths herself in an all-over ombré printed dress with matching pants. Hot trend or try again?

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Wedge Sneakers

Jordin gets a little casual on the carpet in a pair of trendy wedge sneakers. Whats do you think of the look?

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Neon Brights

The highlight of this night? Kat Graham in a strapless bodycon and futuristic footwear. Fab or Drab?

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Floral Frock

Taraji’s frock combines florals with a bit of asian style to the equation. Fab or drab?

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Cobalt Blue

Tamar Braxton is a busybody – literally. Her bold blue skirt paired with a pussybow blouse and fishnet tights stood out in this street style moment. Are you feeling it?

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Statement Earrings

Tracee Ellis Ross is a certified trendsetter. Are you following her lead on this shoulder-length fringe fashion moment?

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Pretty in Peplum

This summer was an ongoing peplum parade, and Tika jumped on the float in a leather style. Love it or leave it?

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Tiger Stripes

Milian gets feline fierce in a sexy bodycon with a wild tiger print. Too hot or not?

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Pajama Pants

The “rolled out of bed” look just got fashionable and Rihanna approves. How about you?

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Haute Hat

Victoria Rowell happily tops off her black and white ensemble with a matching flower trimmed hat. Haute or not?

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Maxi Dress

Kim takes this dress to the max with a high center split that one could confuse for palazzo pants. Hot or not?

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Little Red Dress

Keke is hot to trot in this fire engine red, racy bodycon style – but let’s not forget the blonde tresses – the newest accessory to her look. Do the colors clash or is the look a smash?

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Reptile Print

We love the Queen’s classy style, but this reptilian printed bodycon was questionable. Obsessed or a hot mess?

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Lace Love

The singer was spotted in a tea dress that was sweeter than pie and overloaded with lace.  Fab or drab?

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Off-The Shoulder

Off-the shoulder meets lace, meets see-through style – hot or hmm?

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Splash of Color

White walks on the wild side when it comes to fashion. Here the model mixes a pair of blue suede shoes with a high-waist pant and strapless top. Fab or drab?

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Cap-Toe Shoes

Tolula Adeyemi steps out in cap-toe style with an LBD. We’re loving the dainty trend – but does this red tipped design work for the platforms?

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Baggy Pants

Melanie Fiona and Rita Ora ham it up in baggy boyfriend get-ups. Is this man-repelling look fab or drab?

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Baggy Babe

Estelle loosens up in a baggy boyfriend tee, pants and pumps. Would you try this trend?

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Printed Pant Suit

Halle adds some print to the traditional power suit. Is she commanding your attention in a good or gaudy way?

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Metallic Pleats

It’s a golden moment for Zendaya Coleman. The fresh faced actress takes her metallic lamé skirt for a twirl. Would you dare to wear?

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Beaded Bodycon

Just bead it says Kerry in this sparkly longsleeve bodycon. Would you?

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See-Through Style

Flowers, bows, see-through fabrics – oh my! Is the Steel Magnolia’s starlet doing to too much or sporting a winning combo?

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Bright Suit

Never one to shy away from a bold statement, Solo rocks a pink suit and wears it with pride. Fab or drab?

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