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Frocks On Fleek: 20 Celebs In The Ultimate Summer Dresses

See which 20 celebs dresses are TWIRL appropriate and ready to take this summer season by storm!

By · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Aja Naomi King

This sun-kissed beauty just sweetened her wardrobe with this sherbet tiered frock!

Getty Images/Mireya Acierto
02
Kiersey Clemons

Major-leg alert!  Kiersey looked absolutely radiant in this golden-yellow frock. 

Getty Images/Kevin Mazur
03
Tracee Ellis Ross

With an ever-evolving style, Tracee Ellis Ross showed-up on the red carpet in an intricately cut dress that was indeed the best-dressed of the night.

Getty Images/Amanda Edwards
04
Naomie Harris

To say that she made an “appearance” would be an understatement.  Naomie stunned in a technically brilliant Peter Pilotto Dress. 

Getty Images/Karwai Tang
05
Solange Knowles

This cut-out canvas struck a chord of lady-like elegance against the singer’s silhouette. 

Getty Images/Noam Galai
06
Kiersey Clemons

This lady in red is taking the red carpet by storm – clearly a stylish storm. 

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07
Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae has always grooved to the beat of her own drum and this stylish Sass & Bide ensemble is no exception. 

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08
Grace Gealey

This actress pulled off this elegant Christian Siriano dress with the upmost beauty and grace. 

Getty Images/Chance Yeh
09
Garcelle Beauvais

Summer stunning at its best! Garcelle graced the carpet in an opulent canary yellow frock. 

Getty Images/Jason Laveris
10
June Ambrose

Simple chic up top, paired with an assorted hued heel at the bottom – it’s safe to say, June has mastered yet another stylish moment. 

Getty Images/Alessio Botticelli
11
Kenya Moore

Va-Va Voom! Kenya killed the red carpet in a golden yellow frock. 

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12
Kerry Washington

At first glance you might have thought this ensemble was two pieces but to our surprise it’s indeed a stunning frock. 

Getty Images/Anthony Harvey
13
Seraya McNeil

Don’t let the parachute legs fool you!  This color-block beauty is indeed a jumper! 

Getty Images/Araya Diaz
14
Selita Ebanks

We are completely smitten by this feathered blue-green frock.  

Getty Images/Patricia Schlein & Star Max
15
Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle shows us how the color of the season should be worn!  

Wire Images/Jim Spellman
16
Angela Simmons

This unexpected look was killer with a dash of sophistication – perfect for Angela’s frame. 

Getty Images/Jim Spellman
17
Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman was absolutely flawless in this form-fitting silver gown. 

Getty Images/Todd William
18
Michelle Obama

She has been giving us stylish moments since she entered the White House and this floral wrap frock is no exception.

Getty Images/Mark Wilson
19
Uzo Aduba

Uzo looked absolutely radiant in her floral ankle length dress. 

Getty Images/J Countess
20
Amber Riley

Amber got it right in this logo fitted midi and topped off her look with sporty converse sneakers. 

Wire Images/Earl Gibson

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