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Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer

ESSENCE's 'Black Women in Hollywood' honoree Octavia Spencer is at the top of her game. She has perfected red carpet glam -- curvy girl style, as the muse for designer Tadashi Shoji. Take notes of her best-dressed moments here.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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For Colored Girls

Spencer couldn’t have looked more beautiful draped in a light blue Tadashi Shoji gown while taking home the ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture’ award for her role in ‘The Help.’ The beautifully wrapped and ruched gown with beaded waistline is Spencer’s brightest look of the year yet.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Silver Streak

Her winning look at the SAG Awards gave new meaning to the term “silver screen.” She arrived in a stunning opal grey embroidered top and silk flounce skirt by Tadashi Shoji, accented with Irene Neuwirth chandelier earrings, a Judith Leiber clutch, and matching Stuart Weitzman sandals.

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Lilac Love

The Golden Globe winner arrived in yet another lovely Tadashi Shoji gown with similar ruching detail — its a forgiving style for curvy girls. The fabric is gathered away from the body while blending and balancing out the figure.

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Best Drama

Octavia Spencer poses with her BAFTA ‘Best Supporting Actress Award’ in a bevy of ruffles balanced out by a crisp white blouse — another winning look in Tadashi Shoji.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Blue Away

Spencer frequently opts for blue hues, a vivid a shade that compliments her well. At an Audi event for the Emmy Awards she spiced up a sexy cornflower colored shift with leopard peep toe pumps.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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One Sided

This sexy one-shoulder style by Tadashi Shoji strategically drapes at the midsection, making it the perfect camouflage piece for love handles.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Wonderful White

Who says curvy girls can’t wear all-white? Spencer debunks that myth in an effortlessly cool blouse and wide leg pant, throwing in a leopard print envelope clutch for fun.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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The Perfect Piece

Every girl must have a classic LBD and for Spencer this wrap style is it. Spencer is often spotted on the carpet in this fool-proof sleek style adding a little drama with her accessories.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Black Star Power

This time Spencer goes for a Tadashi Shoji LBD with a peak of sparkle at the waistline, and a super cute black and white geometric clutch at The Critics Choice Awards.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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A Wrap

At this year’s Director’s Guild Awards Spencer shortens her hemline in this dreamy jade wrap dress by Tadashi Shoji — a must-have wardrobe item that hugs the mid-section in a sexy way.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Detailed Designs

Spencer opted for a bolder design at the Governors Awards wearing an intricately detailed Tadashi Shoji scalloped collar gown with a sheer shawl. Gorgeous!

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Silver Style

At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Spencer attends in an elaborately wrapped tulip-style dress with accessories that match perfectly — a snakeskin clutch, and T-strap heels.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer
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Easy Breezy

Spencer’s caftan struck the perfect balance — flowy and carefree but still polished. The belt is the key piece that pulls everything together.

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Octavia Spencer arrives at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in Beverly Hills.

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Octavia Spencer arrives at the 3rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women event in Beverly Hills.

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Octavia Spencer arrives at The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual ‘Power 100: Women In Entertainment Breakfast’ in Beverly Hills, California.

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Octavia Spencer arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Haywire’.

Curvy Girl Style: Octavia Spencer