We're Still Obsessing Over Issa Rae's Next-Level ESSENCE Cover Looks

By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 23, 2020

If you can’t seem to get the stunning visuals of Issa Rae’s ESSENCE cover shoot out of your head, we feel you.

We’re still obsessing over how effortlessly stunning she looked while strutting her stuff in the season’s hottest designs.

We took it upon ourselves to share the wealth and deliver some looks that evoke the same spirit of slayage for way less.

Shop below for looks that’ll turn heads the next time you step out!

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Issa Rae

Issa rocks a Patbo “Bo Ruffle Maxi” dress for $506 from saksfifthavenue.com.

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ASOS DESIGN scuba Cami Pephem Midi Dress, $60

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Issa Rae

Issa wears a Versace dress, Price Upon Request, Select Versace stores.

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ASOS DESIGN Midi Slip Dress With High Neck in Neon, $45

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Issa Rae

Issa wears a neon green ruffled dress by Marc Jacobs.

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Bronte Ruffled Mini Dress, $350

available at Moda Operandi $350 Shop Now

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Issa Rae

Issa wears an Altuzarra “Bruna” top, $1,295, “Scala” cardigan, $3,450, AND “Rufolo” skirt, $5,500 from altuzarra.com.

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Colorblock Sequin Top, $65

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Issa Rae

Valentino dress, $5,980, and coat, $6,200, Valentino boutiques.

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Uplifting Forest Multi Striped Handkerchief Dress, $67

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