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Home • Fashion

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Summer Style

1970: Summer’s subtle glam shines through in a sequined draped sweater and A-line skirt.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Dramatic Stage Presence

A wedding-style gown worn that same year shows that Summer wasn’t afraid to go over the top. She brings fun to the stage in a white corseted tulle dress.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Flower Child

1976: Summer glams up a romantic flower-child look by wearing a plush fur coat.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Endless Summer

1976: Summer drips elegance in a beaded gown with thigh-high split.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Dim The Lights

1976: During a performance, Summer dons a white hooded pantsuit with shimmering bronze details.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Heaven Knows

1976: This photo captures Summer in ethereal light, wearing a gorgeous gem-covered caftan.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Glam Girl

1976: Summer poses for an album cover in a chic white shift dress with a pretty peplum and blue bow-front mules.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Last Dance

1977: The singer brings drama to the stage in an opulent fur.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Hot Stuff

1977: During a performance, Summer bares all in a sexy wrap leotard with a touch of gold accessories.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Beautiful Blue

1979: The ‘Queen of Disco’ takes the stage wearing a glamorously beaded cobalt blue batwing dress.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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Dancing Queen

A little sparkle and shine and a disco beat is all Summer needed to get the party started. This thigh-high number makes way for a little leg room.

Fashion Flashback: Donna Summer
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