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Home • Fashion

Fab or Drab?: Jumpsuit Jam

The jumpsuit is a quick fashion fix on or off the carpet; but can everyone get away with it? We'll let you be the judge.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Gabrielle Union

Union steps out bold and bright with a dash of sexy in a Bec & Bridge onesie with a plunging neckline, paired with snakeskin sandals. What do you think?

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Kelly Rowland

It was a white night for Rowland who boldly stepped out in a Izmaylova halter-style jumpsuit and matching platform peep toes. Is the look too bright or just right?

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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
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Omarosa Manigault

Omarosa takes the optical illusion trend to new heights in a style with sheer details from head to toe. Hot or hmm?

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Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith
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Naomi Campbell

This Azzedine Alaia muse found a gold zip-front, bold shoulder style sleek enough for the red carpet. Does it work for the model?

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Ashanti

Ashanti arrives fashionably ready for lunch in a black-trimmed, sleeveless ivory number with pointed pumps and cat-eye sunnies. Love it or leave it?

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Jessica White

Jessica White holds no punches when it comes to style. Here, the model strikes a pose in a deep-V mesh jumpsuit embellished with sequin patches and trim throughout . Fab or epic fail?

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Jessica White

Jessica White is definitely a fan of the jumpsuit trend. Here, she rocks one of the many –– a floral printed, cut-out shoulder style by AGAIN. Hot or not?

Fab or Drab?: Jumpsuit Jam
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Goapele

Goapele keeps it simple in a classic black sleeveless version with a little zip-front detailing. Fab or drab?

Fab or Drab?: Jumpsuit Jam
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Rihanna

If you’re hitting the stage like Rih-Rih then you’ve got to dazzle the crowd in sparkling jumpsuit. Did she get the job done in this Givenchy style?

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Bridget Kelly

Bridget Kelly takes the jumpsuit to sexy heights, working a body skimming style with cut-outs while performing in Texas. Hot or hmm?

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Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali
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Meagan Good

Meagan Good transformed her sexy style into something sweet in this pretty puff-sleeved number. Does this work for the normally sultry starlet?

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Christina Milian

The petite singer opts for a sleek, wrap-front style, throwing in a gold chain belt for good measure. Fab or drab?

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Jada Pinkett Smith

Great minds dress alike! Jada Pinkett Smith sports the same Azzedine Alaia jumpsuit as Naomi with a simple clutch. Who rocked it best?

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Beyoncé Knowles

Queen Bey shocked us all when she wore a graphic Osman pantsuit on the carpet instead of the typical glitzy gown. Did she rock the red carpet or not?

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly let’s it all flow in a drapey style that channels a billowy maxi dress. Love it or leave it?

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Rachel Roy

Designer Rachel Roy gives us a little side skin action with a cut-out jumpsuit topped by a sophisticated cream blazer. Would you sport this style?

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Alesha Dixon

This Brit chick pairs a whimsical print jumpsuit with a serious tuxedo-style blazer to balance things out. Does the combo work?

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