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Home • Fashion

Style File: Estelle

By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Elegant Estelle

We love Estelle in this glam white gown. It absolutely pops on the singer and flatters her figure.

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The dramatic sleeves on this number elevates this simple black ensemble into a stunning statement piece.

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The diva selects a bold blue mini with a circle scooped neckline. We love how she pairs it with gold drop earrings and head-turning Loboutin booties.

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Elegant Estelle

The beauty shows off her love for eclectic elements like multi-colored crystal studs and elegant fabrics – like this chic, draped, silk jersey.

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Elegant Estelle

The Brit sensation wraps herself in an equally sensational number from fellow Brit designer, Duro Olowu. The corset-style belt adds shape to this lovely long gown.

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The singer performs in a sparkling sequined gown during Black Girls Rock 2011. She amps up the drama with chic statement earrings.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle simply sparkles in this Farah Angasa gown. It’s one of our favorite looks on the singer!

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Elegant Estelle

The singer takes a low-key turn in denim trousers and a sheer stripped blouse.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle is the picture of elegance in this black LBD paired with an animal print wrap which also doubles as a jacket. Extra points for the luxe black accessories, including those leather bangles.

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Elegant Estelle

A leather blouse, paired with a sleek black skirt, looks beyond stunning on Estelle. Once again her accessories, and make-up are right in tune with the rest of her look!

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle keeps things funky in this creative number. We love the pairing of her perforated Azzedine Alaia booties with short shorts, a belted shirt and a turban.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle effortlessly pulls off a menswear ensemble paired with a blue, silk turban!

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Elegant Estelle

Here, the singer selects a colorful blouse with a plunging neckline for this red carpet moment with chic results!

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Elegant Estelle

Bold red pants are the center piece of Estelle’s look. A black necklace and matching belt are a few accents that round out this look.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle flashes a smile in this stylish summer jumpsuit, paired with an eclectic mix of statement accessories.

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Elegant Estelle

Our jaws dropped when we saw this stunning embroidered beauty of a dress! Estelle wears it well by opting for minimal – yet bold – accessories!

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Elegant Estelle

The singer simply sparkles in this sleek black dress paired with silver pointy toe pumps. Fierce!

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Elegant Estelle

The accessory loving diva often wears statement earrings like this one, paired with a studded belt and stacked bangles.

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Elegant Estelle

The singer is Hampton’s chic in this ankle length blue and white dress. She picks the perfect bag – a classic, quilted Chanel purse – to finish it off!

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Elegant Estelle

This mixed print mini is as head turning as they come. Estelle wears it well, pairing it with green satin shoes and a simple black clutch!

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Elegant Estelle

The singer looks stunning in this dramatic glam gown with a bodice baring detail in the front. Chic!

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This glam antique gold Diane von Furstenberg gown complements Estelle’s skin lovely.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle rocks the red carpet in this crystal studded, ombré one shouldered gown. Fab!

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle gravitates to classic pieces with unexpected touches, like this chic mini dress, sprayed with golden studs.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle shows off her curves in this figure hugging denim and leather jacket ensemble. Extra points for this awesome stappy sandals!

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle wow’s the crowd with this sexy leather skirt paired with a denim blouse and gray pumps!

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Elegant Estelle

The singer goes for the gold with this bold metallic blouse. Once again, statement earrings are her accessory of choice – and with chic results!

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Elegant Estelle

A strappy mustard heel and beautiful blue belt, brings out the tones in Estelle’s Missoni shirt drew.

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Elegant Estelle

The diva looks beautiful in this blue hued number paired perfectly with pointed toe pumps!

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Elegant Estelle

With her signature bowl cut, the singer rocks a not-so-signature denim on denim look. We like how Estelle balances this casual ensemble with a chic Chanel purse.

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Elegant Estelle

The singer keeps things funky in this alphabet inspired Jeremy Scott mini dress. Extra points for the statement glasses and fierce leather jacket!

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Elegant Estelle

The diva shows off her cleavage with this cap-sleeved blouse and knee-length skirt ensemble. Balancing the sexy and sophisticated is all in the days work for her!

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Elegant Estelle

The singer models a glam Zac Posen dress during New York Fashion Week. In true Estelle form, her accessories and beauty notes are in perfect harmony with her dress!

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle pays homage to Michael Jakson by pairing her pretty denim dress with one, sparkling glove.

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Elegant Estelle

The singer looks fierce in this asymmetrical Luca Luca number. Her dark burgundy lipstick and smoky eye add even more drama to this glamorous look.

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Elegant Estelle

The singer is sultry in this silk wrapped dress which gives ample peeks at her fab figure. The drop necklace is such a classic touch!

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Elegant Estelle

We love this vibrant, print mini dress on Estelle. The bold colors simply stand out on the beauty!

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Elegant Estelle

This one shouldered mini is so chic! Estelle keeps it fun with gold drop earrings and dark printed denim heels.

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Elegant Estelle

Estelle is sleek in these silk trousers and striped blouse. We love the monochrome effect of this black on black look – and the bold red lipstick which lifts the entire look.

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Star Style

When Estelle steps onto the stage, it’s her risk-taking fashion savvy that catches the photographers and camera’s attention.

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Elegant Estelle

“My style is like a cross between Edie Sedgwick and Grace Jones, Audrey Hepburn and Salt-N-Pepa. It’s kind of edgy, but very classic,” says Estelle in a chic black cashmere-and-leather Calvin Klein dress and Stella McCartney short jacket at the 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock Awards.

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“This dress was made specifically for me by Tory Burch," Estelle tells us. "I love Tory Burch; generally they do really classic pieces that you will always be able to wear. I met her a few times and she was like, ‘I’d love to dress you for the GRAMMY’S’ and I was like ‘I’d love to be dressed by you.’ It was a mutual thing and it was really cool the dress just fit and it was easy. I actually have it hanging up right now. I’m going to wear it for a show tonight,” says Estelle about her knock out green mini dress she wore to the House of Hype Island Def Jam Grammy After Party at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, California.

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“Most of the events I have, I pick out the clothes myself. I have a stylist, Karen Binns, who I’ve worked with for the past ten years. She’ll bring me things that I’ve kind of pointed her in the direction that I want. I’m not one of those girls who gets told I need to ‘dress like this or dress like that.’ It’s definitely my own personal style you see on the red carpet,” shares Estelle.

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Estelle takes a go-for-it approach at the London Glamour Woman Of The Year Awards in a strapless mini baby doll dress.

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When ESSENCE.com asked Estelle if she works out to keep her toned legs in shape, she dished, “I do now! I never used to, but then I went on tour and I put on two dress sizes and I said ‘Oh no, I’m not buying a new set of clothes because I put on weight.’ But it’s not like I try to stay a certain size for the cameras. I’m comfortable and I know how to manage my size. It’s more about not being unhealthy.”

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Elegant Estelle

“This dress is very epic. It’s by Dolce & Gabbana. It was just beautiful — the arms were amazing and I like things that look like they fly. After the Brit Awards last year people were like, ‘We can’t wait to see what you are going to wear.’ I like to wear something different; a bit to the left that no one is expecting. I’ve never been the type of girl to wear what everyone else is wearing. I’m not into ball gowns and I find them hard to walk in,” she says.

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“The dress was just sparkling, big and silver. I saw it and was like, ‘This is going to look fantastic on TV.’ Since this was for the performance, I wanted an outfit when I got on stage to be like a bolt of light. They told me I had to walk out on stage and come out behind Kanye, so I was like, ’I need the shiniest thing ever,” says Estelle with a laugh.

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“I found this dress at a general store in London called Joy, and I’m African, so I loved it. My mom usually has to get these dresses made, so I picked it up and brought it back to New York,” says Estelle about the African-print dress she wore to the Alicia Keys “As I am” Tour Wrap Celebration at the Park in New York City.

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“Once again I figured everyone was going to be wearing ball gowns and I wanted to look like Judy Jetson. I wanted something different, where everyone else was going to be doing something flowing I wanted to stand out. I wore a big necklace and no earrings. The necklace was almost like a boomerang it was huge. I had a big statement directional dress on, so I needed a big chunky solid necklace. I think people get it wrong when they start piling on necklaces, bracelets and rings it’s just too much,” says Estelle about her Swarovski and Noir jewelry at the GRAMMY’s.

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“If you can’t dress yourself and you have to rely on someone else to create your image what are you doing? I like shopping it’s one of my hobbies, like fashion and photography,” Estelle dishes.

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Estelle is setting things in motion to launch her own clothing line, watch out Kayne West! The World Music Awards winner thinks it’s “fantastic, he should definitely do it” about Kanye’s plans to be an intern at Louis Vuitton because she also plans to go back to school and study fashion design. Could a fashion duet be in the works for this powerful pair?

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Estelle and Tyson Beckford walk down the runway during the Fashion For Relief Spring Summer 2009 fashion show.
 
Want to get Estelle’s stellar style? Her two favorite websites, colette.fr, and marialuisaparis.com

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