While there were plenty of memorable fashionable moments in 2017, there were only a few that truly left us in complete awe! Forget looking good. These celebs made us look twice and stare from their gorgeous fashion and beauty looks.
From over-the-top red carpet dresses to street-style looks that were beyond stylish, here’s a look back at 15 of the most swoon-worthy fashion moments we spotted on some of our favorite celebrities in 2017.
01
Beyonce
After giving birth to twins Rumi and Sir Carter this summer, Beyoncé has slayed numerous post-baby looks but our top choice was the emerald Walter Mendez gown she wore to the Tidal X Brooklyn benefit.
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Beyonce
While Beyoncé’s announcement that she was pregnant with twins was the most liked Instagram post of 2017, the singer’s performance look at the Grammys where she debuted her baby bump was just as epic!
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03
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross consistently slays, but one of her biggest fashion moments of 2017 was when she hosted this year’s American Music Awards and wore a dozen high-fashion looks in one night! Our favorite outfit was the iridescent pleated Ronald van der Kemp gown she wore.
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La La Anthony
La La Anthony also rocked one of the most swoon-worthy fashion looks of the year at Rihanna’s Diamond Ball. We couldn’t stop staring at this gorgeous dress the actress wore!
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06
Rihanna
The theme of this year’s Met Gala was “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between,” and Rihanna proved her fashion icon status when she showed up in this jaw-dropping Comme des Garçons dress.
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Cardi B
It’s safe to say that 2017 was the year of Cardi B, and the female rapper also showed off her versatile style from the stage to the red carpet. We think Cardi B’s biggest standout fashion moment of 2017 was the princess-inspired Christian Siriano gown she wore to Rihanna’s Diamond Ball.
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08
Yara Shahidi
When it comes to young Black Hollywood, Yara Shahidi definitely has the best style! One of our favorite 2017 style moments from the actress was this gorgeous colorful striped gown she wore to the SAG Awards.
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09
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj took Fashion Week storm this year, and proved that she can work a couture look just as well as a casual one. Minaj blew us away when she wore this scene-stealing fur to the Oscar de la Renta fashion show.
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10
Ciara
After giving birth to her daughter Sienna Princess with husband Russell Wilson earlier this year, Ciara returned to the spotlight at the American Music Awards in this super hot Alexandre Vauthier dress!
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11
Zendaya
Zendaya’s best fashion moment of the year was her appearance to receive her Style Star Award at the InStyle Awards. While the star’s Schiaparelli gown was stunning alone, her decision to wear her hair in a beautiful Afro nailed the gorgeous look.
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12
Solange
Solange had no shortage of amazing style moments in 2017, but if we had to choose one, it’s this gorgeous Helmut Lang seen by Shayne Oliver metallic gown (along with her gorgeous new short blonde cut!) she wore to host the Surface Travel Awards.
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13
Adwoa Aboah
British model Adwoa Aboah won “Model of the Year” at this year’s Fashion Awards while wearing this gorgeous mini dress with matching turban.
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14
Lupita Nyong’o
While Lupita Nyong’o may have been out of the public eye for most of 2017, she returned for the red carpet premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and slayed our entire existence!
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15
Ava DuVernay
Following President Trump’s announcement of the Muslim ban, Ava DuVernay attended the Oscars in a Lebanese designer’s dress to show support of the Muslim community and prove that she’s woke AF.