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2011: The Year in Curvy Girl Style

These fab fashionistas work their curves in the hautest ensembles of 2011.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Scarlet Letter A

Jill Scott looked smokin’ in this red hot empire waist dress at the Mary J. Blige concert.

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Tux Attire

At the Soul Train Awards, this menswear-chic satin lapel tuxedo blazer and plume feather skirt was sharp yet feminine.

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The Lace Effect

It’s all about Jordin Sparks’ sexy, plunging lace neckline at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XVII.

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Bodycon Brightness

This bright bodycon highlights all of Jordin Sparks’ curves at ‘The Hangover Part II’ premiere.

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Sexy Style

Jordin Sparks smiles cheek to cheek with Jason Derulo, in a spicy leather, satin and sheer look.

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Ravishingly Ruched

At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Chrisette Michele performs in dripping jewels and a ruched black dress that is certainly becoming.

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A Pretty Performance

Chrisette took to the stage in a super fem A-line dress and hot platforms at the 27th Annual National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Communication Awards Dinner.

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Sparkle

At the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala, Chrisette’s sparkling shift dress made her a shining starlet on stage.

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Gilded Goddess

Raven Simone paired a gold, floor-sweeping skirt with a sheer deep-V top at the 18th Annual Race to Erase MS gala. The look was elegantly sexy.

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Mother of Pearl

Love the detail of Simone’s pearl-embellished Ines DiSanto cocktail dress at the TV Land Awards.

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Graphic

Queen Latifah, a faithful fan of designer Georges Chakra, makes a bold statement in a black and white, one-sleeved dress at the American Music Awards.

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Pretty in Pink

At the 2011 People’s Choice Awards, Latifah wears yet another Georges Chakra gown, and everything about it is stunning. The lovely shade of fuchsia, the sparkling neckline, and sky-high split make this a winning design.

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So Blue

Kimberly Locke blew us away in this cobalt midi-dress at the 36th Annual Gracie Awards. The color and fit is amazing on her.

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Classic Black

Locke is so basic yet beautiful in this black cap-sleeve gown at ‘The Smurfs’ premiere.

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Feline Fashion

There’s only one word to describe Amber Riley in this grey leopard bodycon dress — fierce!

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Gorgeous Glee

At ’Glee’s’ 300th Musical Performance, Riley is gorgeously girly in this satin LBD.

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Metallic Mini

Serena Williams shows off her awesome legs and sporty physique in a metallic Herve Leger mini at the Qream launch party.

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Pink Power

At the ESPY Awards, Williams charges the stage in a pink two-piece power suit and Christian Louboutin’s.

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Red Ralph

Oprah’s satin and chiffon Ralph Lauren gown was her ultimate glam moment of the year, while interviewing the designer himself.

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Chic Shift

Winfrey is in a chic fuchsia shift dress at ‘O, The Oprah Magazine’s Sixth Annual O YOU!’ event in Atlanta.

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Chiffon Chic

This L’wren Scott ombre chiffon dress works for Oprah. The varying shades of coral and empire waist, are the perfect complement.

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Dazzling Diva

At the BET Awards, Tocarra Jones dazzled in a turquoise sequin mini dress and mirrored platforms. The asymmetrical hemline makes this an even sexier look.

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Brocade Beauty

Patti LaBelle rocked the stage and this brocade dress like no other at the 33rd Annual UNICEF event. The tulle bow adds just the right amount of drama.

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Purple Reign

At her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ performance, Jennifer Hudson was sweeter than pie in an adorable satin crepe baby-doll dress by Victoria Beckham and ankle-strap platforms to match.

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Singing Canary

We caught a sneek peak of the song bird in a canary-colored gown on set of a VOGUE photo shoot. The color and fit was without a doubt, made for her.

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