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We're Still Obsessing Over Issa Rae's Next-Level ESSENCE Cover Looks

Shop these styles inspired by Issa's epic shoot!
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
PatBo “Bo Ruffle Maxi” dress, $675, saksfifthavenue·om; Oscar de la Renta earrings, $190, nordstrom·com; Custom head wrap, hairstylist’s own.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 23, 2020
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If you can’t seem to get the stunning visuals of Issa Rae’s ESSENCE cover shoot out of your head, we feel you.

We’re still obsessing over how effortlessly stunning she looked while strutting her stuff in the season’s hottest designs.

We took it upon ourselves to share the wealth and deliver some looks that evoke the same spirit of slayage for way less.

Shop below for looks that’ll turn heads the next time you step out!

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Issa Rae
Issa rocks a Patbo “Bo Ruffle Maxi” dress for $506 from saksfifthavenue.com.
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
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ASOS DESIGN scuba Cami Pephem Midi Dress, $60
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
ASOS
available at ASOS $60 Shop Now
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Issa Rae
Issa wears a Versace dress, Price Upon Request, Select Versace stores.
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
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ASOS DESIGN Midi Slip Dress With High Neck in Neon, $45
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
ASOS
available at ASOS $45 Shop Now
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Issa Rae
Issa wears a neon green ruffled dress by Marc Jacobs.
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
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Bronte Ruffled Mini Dress, $350
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
Moda Operandi
available at Moda Operandi $350 Shop Now
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Issa Rae
Issa wears an Altuzarra “Bruna” top, $1,295, “Scala” cardigan, $3,450, AND “Rufolo” skirt, $5,500 from altuzarra.com.
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
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Colorblock Sequin Top, $65
*Grab the matching skirt for $90 here!
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $65 Shop Now
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Issa Rae
Valentino dress, $5,980, and coat, $6,200, Valentino boutiques.
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
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Uplifting Forest Multi Striped Handkerchief Dress, $67
Grab These Issa Rae ESSENCE Cover Inspired Looks for Your Next Outing
Lulus
available at Lulus $67 Shop Now
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