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Home • Fashion

Style Evolution: Tia & Tamera

These ESSENCE cover girls went from TV's pretty young things to sexy, sophisticated starlets.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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1999: Risk Takers

At the 5th Annual Soul Train awards Tia and Tamera took us on a rollercoaster ride in a high-low red carpet combo: plain tank tops and ornate floor-length skirts.

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2002: Party Pants

At the premiere of Hot Chicks the sisters decided to take a fashion risk by trading in their traditional dressed-up look for tuxedo pants and khaki trousers with bright tops.

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2003: White Out

The sisters still couldn’t shake their matching style in variations of white-on-white summer-inspired looks at the VH1 Divas performance in 2003.

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2007: Simple Style

The sisters begin to part ways in 2007 in two different styles that show appreciation for their individuality.

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2010: Natural Beauty

The Mowry sisters sync up their looks in varying earth tones –– one more demure in a blouse and skirt combo, and the other chic in an asymetrical dress.

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2010: Wild Style

Tapping into their edgier side, the duo steps onto the black carpet for the Twighlight premiere in belted dresses and black sandals for a little sugar meets spice moment.

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2011: Satin Style

On a shinier note, Tia and Tamera go for the glitz and glam in satin and sequin selections, but tone things down with neutral pumps at NBC’s TCA summer press tour.

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2012: Bold Moves

Simultaneously we saw the sisters step up their style in bolder, fashion-forward options that we loved.

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2012: Opposites Attract

Whether the sisters dressed up or down, they brought their A-game in 2012.

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2012: Bright Young Things

The dashing duo look equally stunning in jewel toned frocks at the 2012 TCA Summer press tour.

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2012: Dashing Duo

Tamera Mowry didn’t let a little baby bump make her any less chic, the sisters showed up in equally eye-catching and figure flattering dresses at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards.

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2013: Prim & Polished

By 2013, the sister’s nailed it! At the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon their fresh fashion choices show ownership of their style in sleek silhouettes with a twist.

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