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The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé

This stylish Scottish singer has a distinct voice, but her cool fashion sense has also caught our eye. Here's a look at our favorite moments from the ESSENCE Fest fashionista.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Following Patterns

The singer’s got a taste for fancy florals and black leather, and together it makes the perfect soft-meets-hard styling.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Floral Arrangement

Sandé needs no introductions to patterns; she sported a sweet floral-covered Preen dress at last year’s Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year Awards in London, England.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Flowery Notes

Here, we caught Sandé in action belting out tunes in her lively Dolce florals and simple suede pointed pumps. Can’t wait to see what she’ll wear to The ESSENCE Festival!

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Rosey Outlook

This fashionista clearly has a thing for flowers! At this year’s Brit Awards she swooned the crowd in a Dolce & Gabbana rose print dress and a pretty pastel jacket that made the look pop.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Back To Black

When she isn’t gorgeously flaunting florals, you can catch the Brit beauty in an edgy noir ensemble like the one she donned here at the NARM Music Biz Awards dinner party in California.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Laced-Up

Sandé defaults to an elegant lace, body skimming LBD and lace-up pumps, a look appropriately glam for the NYC premiere of The Great Gatsby.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Pleats Please!

The singer has a flair for ladylike dresses, and this pastel pleated style stole our hearts at the Grey Goose Winter Ball in London, England.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Red Hot

This Mc. Q by Alexander McQueen dress and asymmetrical jacket combo is edgy and sexy, not-to-mention hugging all of the right places.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Style Star

This relaxed, laid back retro style look conveys Sandé’s natural knack for fashion.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Cool Vibes

On and off the carpet Sandé can be found sporting an outfit she looks completely comfortable and confident in. At the 102.7 KIIS FMS event she wore a laid back, effortlessly chic combo: leather shorts, an ivory blouse, and military-style jacket.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé
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Party Primpin’

Sandé manages to make yet another look completely effortless by layering a pullover sweater on top of an LBD at the YRB Magazine cover launch party for Jason Derulo.

The "It" Brit: Emeli Sandé