Style File: Viola Davis
Style File: Viola Davis
Viola Davis isn’t just captivating on screen, the talented actress is just as breathtaking off screen. Credit her fierce fashion picks on the red carpet, which have only grown better with time. From her chic little black dresses to graceful metallic gowns, she’s crafted a wardrobe that’s as fierce as her resume. Check out some of best red carpet moments and see how you can score her style.
Be The Lady in Red
A bold cherry red helps you strike a stunning pose, as Viola does here.
Get Viola’s Look: Red Belted Dress
Red belted dress, $69. Available now at DorothyPerkins.com.
Try A Bold Color
A bright lime green is as bold as it gets, but as Viola Davis proves, it can look absolutely lovely on warm complexions.
Get Viola’s Look: Lime Green Dress
Shows Your Shoulders
Davis opts for an ankle length strapless cocktail dress which draws attention to her lovely shoulders and decolletage.
Get Viola’s Look: Strapless Black Dress
Peep bandage black dress by Preen, $395. Available now at the Outnet.com.
Flatter your Figure With an Empire Waist
A high empire waist, like the one worn here by Davis, flatters every body type.
Get Viola’s Look: Empire Waist Dress
Gold empire waist gown, $210. Available now at Josephm.com.
Dress for comfort
The pockets on this casual, relaxed dress add a comfy, relaxed vibe to this chic dress.
Get Viola’s Look: A-Line Linen Pocket Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim Linen Dress, $280. Available now at the Outnet.com.
Use Glam Belts to Add Shape
This lush bow-tied belt adds curve and shape to Davis’ frame.
Get Viola’s Look: Bow-Tie Belt
Black lace chain waist belt, $19. Available now at DorothyPerkins.com.
Invest in a Luxe Leather Jacket
Bold shoulders and an asymmetrical zip closure add edge to this luxe leather jacket. Opt for one to pair with everything from chic pants and a top like Davis’ to a dress and pumps!
Get Viola’s Look: Luxe Leather Jacket
Kaito Leather Jacket, $364. Available now at AllSaints.com.
Try One Shouldered Dresses
This one shouldered number on Viola Davis is as fun as it is flattering.
Get Viola’s Look: One Shouldered Purple Dress
Purple one shouldered dress, $35. Available now on 2cute2btrendy.com.
Add Glow With Gold
Rich gold, like this gown worn by Davis, complements just about any complexion.
Get Viola’s Look: Gold Cocktail Dress
Gold shirred cocktail dress, $255. Available now at My-Wardrobe.com.
Take the Plunge with your Neckline
Viola Davis dared to bare in this ultra sexy Little Black Dress with a plunging neckline.
Get Viola’s Look: V-Neck Black Dress
Black V-Neck cocktail dress, $175. Available now at Brownsfashion.com.
Compliment Your Look with Pumps
Sexy round toe pumps round out any look, as Viola proves.
Get Viola’s Look: Round Toe Pumps
Caryssa Round Toe Pumps, $95. Available now at Heels.com.
Highlight Your Arms
A cap sleeved dress like this sexy black dress worn by Davis, shows off toned arms.
Get Viola’s Look: Black Cap Sleeved Dress
Black cap-sleeved dress by L.K Bennett, $149. Available now at JohnLewis.com.
Enhance with Embellishments
Davis, here with Ashanti, adds punch to a basic black gown with ornate embroidery at the neckline.
Get Viola’s Look: Embroidered One Shoulder Dress
Black Mini Milena Dress by Alice by Temperley, $380. Available now at My-wardrobe.com.