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The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year

From Carmen Ejogo in “Selma” to Quevenzhané Wallis in “Annie,” this year presented a slew of stylish movie scenes. Take a look at our best big screen fashion moments!
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Carmen Ejogo: “Selma”

Carmen Ejogo embodied the role of Coretta Scott King and stylishly rocked the role to a T.  This green and blue hued combo was a standout piece that kept it classy with long sleeves and a bow-tie collared neckline. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Carmen Ejogo: “Selma”

Pink, pearls, and a side of vintage kept this look simply classic.  The standout attribute of her entire look was the tailored collar that revealed a modest amount of skin while keeping the actress in role. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Tesssa Thompson: “Dear White People”

This accessory queen made sure to make a statement all the way down to the very last detail. The actress rocked a fringed structured necklace on top of a dark, yet eclectic Asian inspired sleeveless blouse. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Tesssa Thompson: “Dear White People”

Western wear was constantly spotted throughout Thompson’s role.   The actress brought a wild wild west theme to the big screen with a cow-boy like button up and wide brimmed hat. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Quvenzhané Wallis: “Annie”

This break-out actress made her dramatic debut onto the big screen in a gorgeous red gown. The stand-out design on the frock was the enormous bow that instantly lit up the eyes of the Annie as she looks at herself in the mirror for the first time.

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Quvenzhané Wallis: “Annie”

Keeping with the red theme throughout the film is done with ease.  Quvenzhané, or should we say “Annie,” danced through out the streets in a beautiful button-down, four pocket, rosy red coat. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw: “Beyond The Lights”

This actress kept is sassy on stage for her vocalist role. Her all-white trench featured rounded lapels, an oversized collar and angled pocket flaps that were indeed striking. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw: “Beyond The Lights”

With a little bit of sass and a little bit of print, this body contouring number embodied Mbatha-Raw’s character completely.  

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Tesssa Thompson: “Selma”

Talk about drenched in trench!  Tessa’s character marches away in an array of nude.  The actress flaunts a stylishly mature bow-tie blouse, pencil skirt and gold drop earrings in this intense scene. 

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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Tesssa Thompson: “Selma”

Structured simplicity is the name of the game.  Thompson keeps it classy in an all-black ensemble and golden black accessories.

The Most Stylish Looks On The Big Screen This Year
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