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Home • Fashion

Style File: Kelly Rowland

Style File: Kelly Rowland
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Chic Chick

The R&B diva opts for a casual chic look, sporting Balenciaga red leather pants, a Forever 21 embroidered cross tank and red pumps.

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White Haute

Demanding attention at the 24th Annual GLAAD Awards, Kelly Rowland rocks a white pantsuit and platform peep-toe Christian Louboutin heels.

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Lacy Lady

Sexy meets sophistacted as Kelly sports a No. 21 shirtless lace front dress and white Steve Maden heels during a visit to Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live!

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Sneak Peek

Kelly Rowland wasn’t afraid to work the red carpet at the 85th Annual Academy Awards, styled in a silk black-and-white Donna Karan Atelier gown.

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2013, All That Glitters

We love Kelly Rowland’s dazzling Rami Al Ali Spring 2013 silver gown embossed with holographic paillettes at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. It shows her affinity for shiny red carpet numbers, but now in a more sophisticated way.

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Short and Sweet
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Perfect Cut

In a risqué, cutout Georges Chakra couture dress, Kelly Rowland stuns at the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

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Runway Ready

Kelly Rowland showed the runway no mercy rocking a graphic t-shirt, embellished hot pants and Christian Louboutin pumps at BET’s 2013 Rip The Runway.

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Patterned Pretty

Kelly Rowland went for a clean and bright look in a white and aqua patterned IIMUAHII dress at Fox’s All-star party in California.

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Color Queen

This bright fuchsia one-shoulder gown and cobalt blue pumps pop on Rowland at the 2012 BET Honors.

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Body Beautiful

All eyes were on Kelly in this striped Versace bodycon midi dress on the red carpet of ‘The X Factor’ in Manchester, England.

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Sexy & Cute

Kelly takes it back to her midriff-baring days, but tastefully in a lace top, leather skirt and Christian Louboutin heels at the taping of the ‘X-Factor’ auditions at in Birmingham, UK.

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Golden Girl

Kelly leaves her hotel to go to auditions for ‘The X Factor’ in a bold golden blazer, mini and platforms.

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Wrap Up

Love Kelly’s accessory overload moment — head wrap, cool shades, over-the-top earrings and ring.

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Frock Star

In London for the taping of “X-Factor,” Kelly looks super cute in a feminine frock and red suede boots.

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Soft & Beautiful

This soft palette is a win for Kelly in London. Her pussybow blouse and watercolor skirt shows a softer side of the star.

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Bold Boho

Kelly pulls off this basic boho moment so well in a graphic wrap dress and camel-colored accessories.

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Tres Chic

Kelly goes Parisienne chic in an asymmetrical Alexander McQueen coat and gold-laced booties while shooting her new video “Keep it Between Us” in Paris.

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Sailor Style

We adore Kelly’s nautical influenced blazer and statement chain jewelry in this scene for the “Gone” music video.

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Pretty Plum

Kelly adds a touch of animal print to her classic, plum dress at the Evenings In Vogue event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Jumping Joy

A jumpsuit never fails. Kelly works a silk structured one at the Chateau Nightclub in Vegas.

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Graphic Statement

Kelly colorblocks in soft hues front row at the BCBG Max Azria Spring 2011 fashion show.

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Feline Fire

Kelly’s dress is a classic but sexy silhouette. She sports the lovely look with yet another pair of leopard shoes.

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Milan Moment

During Milan Fashion Week, Kelly stepped out sleek in a black fishtail gown I’m sure the Italians loved.

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Blue Beauty

Kelly arrives at the Clive Davis Grammy Party in a beautiful navy pleated, draped gown

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Lovely Black Dress

Kelly keeps it classic in a sheer sleeved LBD at the grand opening of Target East Harlem.

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Hot!

At the Jen Kao fashion show during New York Fashion Week Kelly poses in a contrast color bodycon similar to Jessica Whites. They both look hot!

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Layered Lovely

Kelly Rowland mixes it up by pairing a black draped dress with a fur shrug backstage at the Eva Minge fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

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One Sided Story

Kelly give one-shoulder fabulousness paired yet again with a peek of leopard platforms.

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