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Home · Fashion

Look Book: Ashley Madekwe

The stylish Brit is back on the small screen starring in the WGN series Salem. Get inspired by her bewitching wardrobe!

By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Flower Girl

Salem beauty, Ashley Madekwe ceases every opportunity to get dressed-up, and for that matter she’s absolutely chic 24-7. This gauzy printed Zimmerman dress is just one example of the many tricks she’s got up her sleeve.

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02
Bold Bouquet

This psychedelic printed J.Mendel cropped trapeze top and A-line skirt was a walking work of art and the strappy Louboutin’s couldn’t have made a better match!

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03
Minimal Moment

The Salem star was spotted on the street wearing a strapless A-line dress with pleated inserts and black pumps. Clean and classic.

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04
Rainbow Brite

At the 2014 InStyle party Ashley Madekwe made her presence felt in this sorbet-hued strapless Roksanda Ilincic gown, a canary colored McQueen clutch and her favorite Saint Laurent sandals.

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05
Hi-Yellow

The actress shined bright like a diamond at the Annual InStyle Summer Soiree in California clad in a yellow Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit, finished with a vintage Chanel chain belt.

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06
Teal Time

It’s a peplum party at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles with the Brit babe clad in a Monique Lhuillier sea-foam green and teal get-up.

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07
Cut It Out

The actress carried this look off the Cushnie et Ochs runway to the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards Official After Party and did it justice in white pumps.

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08
White Out

Back home, the fashionista attended the Whistles presentation during London Fashion Week AW14 in a crisp white jumpsuit and taupe accessories.

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09
Golden Girl

In a Monique Lhuillier sequin paillette cocktail dress, the actress sparkled her way through New York Fashion Week.

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10
Jackpot

This red carpet regular Ashley Madekwe can do no wrong. The actress rocked a custom Topshop gown that was beautifully beaded and once you throw in the shoulder-length bob she’s immediately channeling Sharon Stone in Casino.

11
Sent From Heaven

At the HEAVEN Gala in Los Angeles Ms. Madekwe looked exactly the part, heavenly, in this Naeem Khan gown.

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12
Earning Stripes

We love a man in a pinstriped suit, and a woman –– even better.

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13
Simply Pretty

This “It Girl” masters sexy and girly all in one look. At the Emirates marquee at the Melbourne Cup in Australia, Madekwe gives us a little back action in a georgette Camilla and Marc backless dress and Topshop sandals.

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14
Baroque Beauty

The actress rocks fellow Brit label Topshop’s ombré mixed pattern dress with fabulousness at InStyle Golden Globes Event ‘A Promise Of Beauty And Brilliance.’

15
Saucy Style

This pretty young thing occasionally trades in her girly pieces for grown-up ones. At an Emmy Week kick off party hosted by designer Derek Lam, the Revenge star dons a leather mini dress from his collection with strappy metallic sandals.

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16
Feline Fierce

The starlet gives this khaki look a kick with leopard and stud platforms at the 21st Annual Environmental Media Awards.

17
Terrific in Tweed

Tweed fabric can seem a bit dated, but when re-vamped in a sophisticated short-set with sleek pumps and tasteful midriff, she proves it can work.

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18
Street Chic

From the streets to the red carpet, Madekwe makes this rocker chic look work wth touches of glam.

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19
Pretty Patterns

On a lighthearted note, the fashionista sports a spring cocktail dress with a whimsical print and funky cobalt blue ankle strap pumps at the launch of Decades For Modern Vintage Shoe Collaboration With Gilt.com.

20
Wonderous White

The actress opts for a simple fool-proof look at the Hollywood Reporter’s 21st annual Women In Entertainment breakfast: a little white dress by BCBG and Hervé Leger peep-toe ankle booties –– mission accomplished!

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21
Work of Art

At The Rodeo Drive Walk of Style honoring BVLGARI, we loved this artsy Etro mini and minimal ankle strap Louboutin’s.

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22
Well Suited

Madekwe goes mad for menswear in a sexy hunter green two-piece suit and “Pigalle” studded Christian Louboutin pumps, a rare sighting for the actress who loves her girly frocks.

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23
Menswear Moment

The Brit beauty transitions that fab suit effect in a metallic short version and replays her spiked Louboutin pumps again.

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24
In The Navy

Madekwe makes us want to replace our LBD for an LND (little navy dress). The style maven works a sheer sleeved stunner by Camilla And Marc with her favorite style of Louboutin pumps (this time in patent leather), and a Guiseppe Zanotti pill box clutch.

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25
Beautiful Blue

This silky, navy blue number by Burberry and oxford heels were so effortlessly Euro-Chic at the launch of Burberry’s new fragrance ‘Burberry Body.’

26
Green With Envy

At the 2011 Disney ABC Television Press Tour Ashley Madekwe rocks a vibrant, money green Burberry dress with basic platform pumps and that vivacious red lip color we love.

27
Peek-A-Boo Pretty

This dress is as sultry as it comes! Clad in a smoke grey number by Cushnie et Ochs with subtle cut-outs and Christian Louboutin’s “Au Palace” crystal heels, the actress left us in awe.

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