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Tracee Ellis Ross' Most Killer Style Moments

We're still trying to gather ourselves after seeing Tracee Ellis Ross's breathtaking White House Correspondent dinner ensemble, but she's not new to jaw-dropping looks. Here are our favorie fashion moments from the style maven.
By Dominique Hobdy & Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Tracee is giving us greek goddess vibes and we’re so here for it!

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Tracee slayed this velvet and lace moment! We love how she kept things sultry with a darl lip.
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Yes fringe!!!! Tracee delivered a modern twist on a vintage look in this all white frock.
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Tracee was oh-so-elegant in this cascading black cut-out dress.
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Get into this floral fit and flare ensemble! Tracee was smart to tone down the print with nude pumps. Hot!
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Who knew that you could pair colors, stripes, sequins, pleats and still win! Love it!
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Tracee Ellis Ross never dissapoints! Her Rubin Singer dress hit all of the right style notes.

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Our “Closet Crush” honoree stepped out in a crush-worthy look for our Street Style Awards: polka dot Ungaro pants with a Norma Kamali vest and harness, and Balenciaga booties.

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A jumpsuit on the carpet? We’re all for it, especially in a chic shade of blue.

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The Black’ish star gives new meaning to fit and flare in this fab J. Mendel Pre-Emmy party dress.

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Screen siren alert! How hot is the actress in this fiery red dress she scored while on vacation in Italy? The matching lip takes it over the top. Va-va-va-va voom!

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This babe balances out Top Shop sequins effortlessly with nude tones courtesy of J. Crew and Louboutin at 2014 Ford Neighborhood Awards.

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Tracee Ellis Ross brightens up the red red carpet at the 2016 Winter TCA Tour in Pasadena, California.

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Tracee Ellis Ross never slips in the style department. We love her fearless look in a printed Chloe dress paired with a fun, embellished purse.

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Tracee Ellis Ross attends Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle Celebration of The 2016 Golden Globe Award Season at Ysabel in West Hollywood.

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Tracee gave us gorgeous prints at the 22nd Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards. We love how she went bold and paired her dress with printed platform pumps.

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Effortlessly stunning is the only way to describe this floral mesh frock Tracee donned for the West Coast Launch of Women’s Brain Health Initiative.

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A floral print, pink pumps and peek-a-boo jeans were the name of the game at Harlem’s Fashion Row Spring 2016 show.

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Tracee Ellis Ross went for a chic shift dress with a mock neck and fierce ankle boots for the Rachel Comey fashion show. Love!

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Tracee Ellis Ross attended the 2015 BET Awards Debra Lee Pre-Dinner in a gorgeous printed mesh dress and white pumps.

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Tracee slayed without breaking a sweat rocking a belted red fur, cuffed jeans, a black hat and boots paired with a cool fold-over bag while attending the Prada The Iconoclasts event.

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Tracee let it flow in a form fitting maxi-dress while posing for a portrait at the 46th NAACP Image Awards.

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Lady in red! While attending ELLE’s Annual Women in Television Celebration Tracee rocked a red cut-out frock with adorable bow sandals.

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What’s great about Tracee’s style is that she has fun with patterns and textures. This figure flattering ensemble is the perfect example.

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Tracee borrowed from the boys while attending the premiere of Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.” We don”t know what we’re more in love with, the printed suit, the sheer top or those killer loafers!

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Tracee gave us a fierce back moment and equally fierce mesh shoes at the 42nd Annual American Music Awards. We’re loving the svelte look!

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Tracee reinforces black as fashion’s chicest uniform in a monochromatic moment mixed with Yoji Yamamoto and Zara, right down to her mesh Louboutin heels.

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The ‘Glamorous by George’ book launch party calls for smart dressing. The actress serves sparkles in a casually glam way of her own, in a chic Topshop dress and Valentino saddle-colored riding boots.

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At ‘Diane Von Furstenberg’s Journey of A Dress Exhibition’ opening celebration, Tracee goes against the grain, opting not for the predictable wrap dress but instead Costume National drop crotch trousers, a floral Holly’s Harp blouse with a sexy peak of a bralette beneath and Manolo’s to finish it off.

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The Miu Miu Women’s Tales 7th Edition ‘Spark & Light’ Screening calls for one to be decked in Miu Miu, of course. Tracee obliged in a two piece embroidered-set layered mysteriously over black with killer platform booties.

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The actress proves less is always more in a clean shift dress by HONOR in a royal shade of purple; but wait for it –– the orange Louboutin pumps are a total wild card and it works.

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Most ladies who lunch opt for floral dresses, but Tracee tries out an epic 3-piece suit by HONOR at our Black Women In Hollywood luncheon this year. No big deal!

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We’re still swooning over this canary colored dress with Peter Pan collar styled straight out of a Disney fairy tale; and the designer is none other than Tracee Ellis Ross herself. A woman of many talents!

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Clearly canary is her color! This time the actress opts for a bold body-con style by HONOR with strong shoulders and those coveted Christian Louboutin’s again.

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Tracee was spot on in this oversized polka-dot print Max Mara dress and tuxedo blazer at the MaxMara And W Magazine Cocktail Party.

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The actress knows how to keep it down to earth, especially when it comes to fashion. Ms. Ross is no stranger to mixing high’s and lows effortlessly as proven in vintage YSL and Norma Kamali styled with construction Timbs.

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