Home • News Style File: Yaya Decosta Style File: Yaya Decosta By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 Model Citizen This green leopard dress looks lush on Yaya, who keeps the rest of her look simple and understated. 02 Model Citizen DaCosta’s goes full glam in this gold gown paired with a lux tuxedo jacket. 03 Model Citizen Even when sporty, Yaya DaCosta keeps things sporty with these sleek, slim cut denims. 04 Model Citizen DaCosta shows off her eclectic side with this asymmetrical printed chiffon skirt. We especially love how she pairs them with these combat boots. 05 Model Citizen Here, Yaya DaCosta keeps things sleek and chic with this gray and black combo, featuring a lux leather mini. 06 Model Citizen DaCosta looks regal in this all white maxi dress complemented with a cinched black belt. 07 Model Citizen 08 Model Citizen We love the futuristic vibe of DaCosta’s bandaged mini, paired with monochrome silver and gray accessories. 09 Model Citizen We are still in awe of how flawless DaCosta looks in this tux inspired two piece dress. Flawless! 10 Model Citizen This bronze mini dress complements DaCosta’s skin tone. 11 Model Citizen Yaya looks super bad in this plaid suit paired with black bustier and pumps. 12 Model Citizen An up-close look reveals DaCosta’s taste in eclectic accessories, like this fierce statement necklace. 13 Model Citizen An up-close look reveals DaCosta’s taste in eclectic accessories, like these dangling earrings. 14 Model Citizen Even a simple gray tank looks chic on the petite model, who adds leather jacket and slim cut jeans to her look. 15 Model Citizen Yaya looks nice and easy in this halter-neck jersey. WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 16 Model Citizen DaCosta shows off her edgy side with this tiered mini dress and electric pops of blue. 17 Model Citizen The side swept curls and floor sweeping maxi add a boho vibe to DaCosta’s ensemble. Amazon Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey SHOP NOW Top Product. Amazon Kitsch Satin Sleep Mask SHOP NOW Bearaby Bearaby’s Cotton Weighted Blanket SHOP NOW Bedroom Kandi Bedroom Kandi – Luxe Collection, Amaze SHOP NOW Amazon Vitruvi Stone Diffuser, Ceramic Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser for Aromatherapy SHOP NOW Amazon The Five Minute Journal – Original Daily Gratitude Journal SHOP NOW Amazon Lilysilk Pillow Case SHOP NOW lancome-usa.com Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Elixir Eau de Parfum SHOP NOW 18 Model Citizen We love this menswear inspired look on DaCosta, who pairs a cream fedora and tan oxfords. 19 Model Citizen Yaya wows the crowd with this square black jumper with a square neckline. 20 Model Citizen Read More Beauty Erykah Badu Threw On An Orange Bob At The 2025 Billboard Wom... News "I’m Not Here To Say I Told You So": Kamala Harris Urges C... Lifestyle Pharrell Williams Brings His Impeccable Style To Limited-Edi... Beauty ESScent Of The Week: How Francis Kurkdjian Bottled Childhood... Shop Inside The 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags