Home • Fashion 2011: The Best Mini Moments 2011: The Best Mini Moments By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 A Short Story Polka dots and lace are a lovely combo in this side gathered mini. 02 A Short Story Keri Hilson’s the head captain in charge in this belted sweater number. 03 A Short Story It’s all about Rihanna’s thigh-high effect leggings that makes her mini look magnificent. 04 A Short Story A classic mini A-line silhouette in a punchy color is all you need to make a bold statement. 05 A Short Story We heart London Girl Estelle’s cool style in this leather mini skirt with zipper detail. 06 A Short Story She remixes the same skirt with a chambray top and pumps this time, and it looks just as fresh. 07 A Short Story Model Danielle Evans looks so fresh in this barely-there strapless zip-up mini. 08 A Short Story An absolute favorite. Tika Sumpter’s busy sequin bodycon is designed to resemble a blazer, with a shirt and tie. Love it! 09 A Short Story The embroidery detail is amazing on Actress Katerina Graham’s dress, it takes it to another level. 10 A Short Story Cassie goes retro futuristic in custom Rag & Bone. 11 A Short Story This basic black dress by Fluxus comes to life with Jordin’s curves. 12 A Short Story Golden girl Joan smalls is killer in this deep-V Balmain. 13 A Short Story Here Zoe Saldana rocks a chiffon train version of the Balmain dress. The ladies could not get enough of this style. 14 A Short Story Tracy’s working a bold shoulder and metallic sequin mini. Only she could pull this look off with Christian Louboutin fringe boots. 15 A Short Story Just like a star, Corrine Bailey Rae is pretty in a light pink shift dress. 16 A Short Story These three Carol’s Daughter beauties are stunning, but it’s Cassie in nude that stole the show. 17 A Short Story Model Chanel Iman goes flower child in this lace flowy mini, and floppy hat. 18 A Short Story Rihanna in a mini baby-doll dress and maryjanes goes for a look that’s a little sugar and a lot of spice. 19 A Short Story We just can’t get enough of Solange’s style. Here she’s wrapped in a modern tie-dye mini. 20 A Short Story It’s all about shape and texture for Joan Smalls and Damaris Lewis, proving LBD’s don’t have to be boring. Now that’s model behavior for you. 21 A Short Story This was a huge year for leather, and what a way for Alicia Keys to update the Little Black Dress in it. 22 A Short Story Love this leather etched Alexander Wang dress, and Zoe adds a bit of edge to it with all black accessories. 23 A Short Story Kimora is dazzling in this beaded dress and metallic pumps. 24 A Short Story Selita Ebanks is working this satin magenta mini. 25 A Short Story A classic LBD will always do the trick, and Iman’s satin one looks absolutely sharp. 26 A Short Story When it comes to fashion, Naomi means serious business in this canary feathered Versace dress. 27 1098743 28 1098733 29 1098723 30 1098613 31 1098593 32 1098673 33 1098563 34 A Short Story Too much of one color can be overkill, but the way Rihanna pulls it off in this sexy deep V works for us. 35 A Short Story This jewel tone dress and gold belt by Gucci is hot on Washington. 36 1098533