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Home • Fashion

Holiday Sparkle

It's all about a sequined frock. Take a note from these celebrities (and our First Lady!) to get great ideas on how to rock the look now!
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Belted Beauty

Jordin Sparks adds a pop of color to her sequined black frock by adding this satin hot pink sash. Take note: a wide belt can whittle down a wide waist!

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Sheath Shine

Joy Bryant hits the red carpet in a golden, tunic-style dress.

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Silver and Gold

Kelly Rowland rocks a long, low-cut gown that features a blend of silver and gold sequins.

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Kaleidoscope Mini

Beyonce shows some serious leg in this multi-colored sequined mini dress!

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Perfect Pair

Model Jessica White pairs a high shoulder pads with a metallic silver mini dress.

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Shimmer Up

Serena Williams shows off her tightly toned arms in this one shouldered, shimmery green and black dress.

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Low Down

Nia Long takes the plunge! Here she pairs a low cut sequined top with shimmery gold shorts.

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Skin Deep

Halle Berry shows some skin in this black sequined dress which features cut outs around the stomach.

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Hard Candy

Alicia Keys rocks a short dress that features a colorful blend of candy-like gemstones.

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Go Go Girl

Keri Hilson pairs a pair of black booties with a sequined, black go-go style mini dress.

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Peachy Keen

Keke Palmer looks all grown up in this flirty peach sequined dress!

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Easy Elegance

The epitome of elegance, President Barack Obama escorts First Lady Michelle Obama in this long, strapless black sequined dress.

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