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Classy Chic: Zoë Saldaña

Trends are great, but there’s something irresistible about actress Zoë Saldaña’s classic style. For this fashionista, pulling out old tricks certainly pays off. Here are some of her best looks.
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Zoë in Charge

Zoë masters tough girl-chic in this tweed vest and low-rise capris trouser worn with oxford pumps. Her red-hot lips add just the right amount of femininity to these high-powered duds.

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02
Ladies First

An ultra-sophisticated Zoë is ready to take office in this belted navy blue and white plaid dress. We doubt anyone would mind her as their First Lady.

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03
She’s the Man

Who’s bad? Zoë is in this cropped black two-piece suit. A white tank and a bit of tummy give her some bad-gal sex appeal.

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04
Strapping Beauty

Zoë pulls out the style essentials in this glossy white dress. A cinched waist and black accessories pop the look into place.

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05
Black Out

We’ve died and gone to fashion heaven. Zoë douses us with some curve appeal in a detailed black printed dress at the BCBG Max Azria 2009 Spring Collection.

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06
For the Frill of It

Ladies, we love something sweet, right? Zoë’s playful candy-wrapper frills give us the sugar-high we need.

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Moulin Ruche

Zoë is fashion royalty in this off-the-shoulder ruched dress. Flawlessly accessorized silver peep-toe pumps and a baby blue clutch elevate the look.

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08
Pushing Daisies

Since Chloris is the goddess of flowers, could we just go ahead and make Zoë the goddess of fashion? This layered chiffon gown is a beauty.

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09
Prima Ballerina

Zoë is a style star in this silver paper moon dress worn at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards.

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10
Style Stud

Zoë dazzles photogs at the premiere of “Vantage Point” in all black. A sequined collar gives the look a touch of fashion flair.

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