Beyoncé’s luxurious black velvet Atelier Versace gown at the 2005 Oscar Awards was one of her simplest but most stunning looks to date.
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Glamour Girl
At the 2010 Golden Globes, Beyoncé elegantly shows off her curves in an ivory sequined Elie Saab number. The art deco design in both her gown and glitzy Lorraine Schwartz necklace exudes 1930s glamour.
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Golden
One of ESSENCE.com’s best dressed looks of 2011 was when Beyoncé stepped fiercely onto the Met Costume Institute’s red carpet in a gold embroidered Emilio Pucci mermaid gown — a pure work of art.
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In The Nude
At the 2012 Grammy Awards Beyoncé graced the carpet post baby bump in a creamy body-hugging Stephane Rolland gown that was intricately detailed throughout.
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Vivid Vixen
She radiantly revealed her baby bump at the VMA’s in a one-shouldered Lanvin caftan and gorgeous Lorraine Schawrtz jewels.
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Baby Blue
At the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Beyoncé softened things up, opting for a powder blue Roberto Cavalli strapless ruched gown.
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Star
At the MTV Music Awards that same year, Beyoncé upped the ante in a sparkling wrap style gown and shined gracefully.
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Designer Diva
Beyoncé selected her own design at the 2009 Oscars — a stunning mermaid-style gown detailed in gold and black brocade by House of Deréon.
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Sugar & Spice
Beyoncé shows her softer side at the 2008 Met Costume Institute Gala, wearing a pastel pink Armani Privé strapless gown. Lovely.
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Gorgeous Glow
Beyoncé’s natural beauty shines through in a feathered Lanvin halter gown with minimal accessories and make-up.
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Best in Black
Beyoncé’s luxurious black velvet Atelier Versace gown at the 2005 Oscar Awards was one of her simplest but most stunning looks to date.