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Style File: Paula Patton

Style File: Paula Patton
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Passionately Purple

In Spain, Patton appropriately spices up the carpet and proves she’s still got edge in a purple leopard and lace strapless gown by Dolce & Gabbana.

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Lady Tropicana

Brazil calls for tropical attire and Patton brings it in this colorful Dolce & Gabbana jewel detailed floral chiffon gown.

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Gold Struck

Patton turns up the glam factor in India wearing a strapless Michael Kors tangerine gown with glistening gold accents.

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Luxurious Look

Anything but a luxe look in Dubai would be unfathomable. Patton perfected the moment in this glam Andrew Gn gown with a sweetheart cut and intricate gold embroidered empire waist.

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Action Star

At the Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol premiere in Japan, Patton gets sexy in a Azzaro slick patent leather plunging jumpsuit and Dolce & Gabbana pumps.

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Dainty Diva

At another appearance in Japan, Patton goes for a demure skater-style dress punctuating the look with killer red Brian Atwood ankle booties.

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Pastel Pucci

Patton hits New York in a creative and colorful Emilio Pucci textured bodycon dress. Here she shows how to have a little fun with fashion.

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Lamé Love

In Germany it’s her time to shine, and she does so in a smokin’ Vivienne Westwood silver lamé mini that shows off her toned figure and lovely legs. She finishes off the look with matching Brian Atwood pumps.

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Fancy Fluff

In Moscow, Patton dresses for the weather in a fly fur with a beaded black dress.

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Curves Ahead

Patton shows off her petite curves in a Naeem Khan embroidered mini and studded Christian Louboutin bow-front pumps at a stop in London.

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Statment Style

In Seoul, South Korea Patton takes the stage in statement pieces — a red leopard print dress by Giambattista Valli for Macy’s, a velvet blue blazer by Dolce & Gabbana, and Brian Atwood fringe booties.

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Leopard & Lace

At a separate appearance in Seoul, South Korea, Patton gets sexier in a fitted Dolce & Gabbana leopard and lace dress with Rene Caovilla Swarovski crystal shoes.

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Lamé Love

In Germany it’s her time to shine, and she does so in a smokin’ Vivienne Westwood silver lamé mini that shows off her toned figure and lovely legs. She top off the look with matching Brian Atwood pumps.

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Paula Patton pares her teeny-weey cocktail dress with gleamy, sun-kissed skin.

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Paula Patton rocks leather on leather while out and about in West Hollywood. Very rocker chic! We wish Paula all the best of luck with Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

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Paula Patton attends the Tory Burch Madison Avenue Flagship Opening in New York City
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Paula Patton attends the 2011 Rolex Mentor & Protégé Arts Initiative event at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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Paula, who met her hubby while the two were still teenagers, looks simply stunning at the 16th Annual GQ “Men Of The Year” event in Los Angeles.
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Paula Patton arrives at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Annual National Tribute Dinner Honoring Tom Cruise at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on May 5, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Paula, whose first role was in Will Smith’s Hitch, is seen heading into the TODAY Show studios.

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The L.A.-born star was in New York doing a radio interview for SiriusXM this week. We love this sleek patterned leather mini dress.

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Paula’s star is certainly rising these days. Earlier this year, she starred in the hit romantic comedy Jumping the Broom. Here, she wears a glam silver number for the London premiere of Mission Impossible.

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Who: Paula Patton
Where: Kentucky Derby
What: Elaborate Grey Goose Derby Hat paired with a dainty strapped white knee length dress
Why: Patton manages to look sweet and seductive in this standout look from the Derby.

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Patton attends ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

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Where: The Weinstein Company’s 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party
 
Why: This canary yellow Monique Lhuillier gown was absolutely stunning and lit up the carpet.

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Paula Patton arrives at the Ella Moss 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in Hollywood.

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