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Home • Red Carpet

Lupita Nyongo's Fiercest Style Moments Off the Red Carpet

Lupita Nyong'o fierce fashion moments don't stop on the red carpet. In honor of her 33rd birthday, we're looking at the many times she's been caught slaying the streets in style.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Lupita Street Style

Lupita is serving in this pinstripe jumpsuit with a sweeping neckline! We love how she nailed the sexy and sophisticated look effortlessly. Extra style points for those gold pointed heels we see peeking out.

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Lupita Street Style

Lupita fits right in and stands out at the same time while strutting her stuff at Paris Fashion Week. Her fierce LBD paired with silver and black platform sandals is right on point.

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Lupita Street Style

Take a cue from Lupita for spring and pair pale pink outerwear with a deep purple ensemble for a gorgeous and unexpected play on color.

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Lupita Street Style

Yes! We love how Lupita manages to master style and comfort in one look. The trench/motorcycle jacket mesh paired with booties, a pop of red and a fedora reads, “I’m cool like that.”

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Lupita Street Style

Sophisticated lady! How chic is the light grey monochrome moment with a pop of red?!

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita was on the go in style in this navy and pale blue ensemble. Work!

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Lupita Street Style

We’d be all smiles too if we were rocking this gorgeous saltin outfit! Loving how Lupita wasn’t afraid to play with color and found pumps that coordinated perfectly!

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita just doesn’t quit. Her wide-legged strapless jumpsuit was a lesson in effortless, show-stopping style.

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Lupita Street Style

When you’re going for a look that gives ladylike edge, take a pointer from Lupita and pair a bright form-fitting dress with a moto-jacket and pumps!

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Lupita Street Style

Ow! This cut-out frock with a streamline pencil skirt is hot! We love how Lupita owned this look and went full out in blue pumps.

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Lupita Street Style

Yes! Lupita delivered the perfect spring day ensemble in this black and white frock paired with a straw hat and studded wedges. Love it.

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Lupita Street Style

It looks like Lupita is having a Cinderella moment off of the red carpet in this fresh white a-line dress and low-heel pumps.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o’s graphic short sleeve sweater, cropped jeans and chelsea boots are the epitome of cool-girl style.

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Lupita Street Style

Lupita went for a smart and minimal look while making moves and moving full steam ahead in style.

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Lupita Street Style

When it’s time to bundle up while still managing to slay, Lupita knows how to get the job done.

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