How Cookie Lyon Is Making a Run For the Best Dressed Woman on TV

Working a furry, two-tone coat with gloves like only she can.

Cookie's performance style is gilded and fabulous.

A furling coat pops all the better when you're wearing a glitter tee.

Every woman knows a velvet robe begs to be paired with a silk printed head scarf.

Her expression may tell a different story, but that dress says "fierce!"

Suited up in a high-impact print like the boss she is.

All that shimmers is Cookie Lyon.

Shades on, fringe on — check!

This is what a fashion icon looks like.

Cookie's at it again in decadent outerwear.

This is how Cookie does a matching set — with gold hoops to finish.

Decked out in gold.

The ultimate kind of coordination.

Rainbow-hued Gucci makes for casual glam.

There's no shortage of drama here — and we're not just talking about Cookie and Lucious's relationship. Check out Cookie's gilded dress and headpiece.

Up close, you can see Cookie's netted veil comes complete with crystals.

On the red carpet, Cookie's look commands attention, naturally.

Cookie's right at home in a fierce animal print.

Letting those statement baubles do the talking.

Channeling a touch of '70s glam.

An outfit with as much attitude as Cookie herself.

High-shine and a bold print are just par for the course for Cookie.

A bare neckline calls for oversized earrings.

Who says a blazer has to be boring?

All business in a dramatic-sleeved dress.

If Cookie's wearing a blazer, you better believe she's dressing it up with jewels.

Evening luxe in the form of a furry coat and major bling.

Cookie could give a master class in pulling off statement coats.

The expression on Cookie's face says it all — this is all-out glam.

When Cookie does outerwear, she goes luxe.

Bold metallic touches are a Cookie signature.

She tied on a little Moschino for an afternoon.

Cookie commands attention in a high-wattage coat.

Sleek black leather is anything but your basic LBD.

Even when it comes to outerwear, Cookie Lyon is all glam.

Anika has power dressing down.

Even in a packed house, Cookie steals the show. This time, in Balmain.

It takes a woman with confidence to pull off this lace Balmain look. Cookie is just that woman.

Decked out in color with Louboutin and Fendi add-ons.

Sorry, your handbag stole this scene, Cookie.

And, though we're not sure what happened here, we do know a pair of fierce heels when we see them.

We've never seen Cookie look so soft and feminine — and we like it.

Mimi Whiteman, aka Marisa Tomei, isn't afraid to rock a bold color in the boardroom.

Jamal's girl group in training has already mastered coordinating style.

Cookie goes quirky with print — and totally nails it.

From the jewels to the bold colors, Cookie brings the glam to another day at the office.

Cookie was the picture of poise in her colorblock sheath dress. We especially love how her earrings echo that cobalt blue palette.

Rhonda played it just a little sweet in a collared lace blouse.

As Cookie knows, one should never be afraid to stand out in the crowd — and a statement jacket is perfect for that.

Anika is the definition of sleek in a formfitting white sheath.

Cookie adds flair to denim with a printed turban.

Tiana struck a pose in the sexiest one-piece we've ever seen.

With Cookie's confidence, you could pull off anything — even this bold Moschino look.

And just when you try to peg her style down, Cookie transforms in florals. The woman is a chameleon.

A gilded suit doesn't just say businesswoman, it says woman in charge.

Cookie is right on trend in her lace-up look — bonus points for matching her lipstick to her dress.

Because animal print only looks better when you add bright accents.

A Gucci dress with major details means there's little need for jewelry — except, of course, if you've got Kimberly McDonald earrings, like Cookie's lying around.

Jeans are always a good idea, especially when you add a little bling, great heels, and a luxe handbag to balance them out.

Cookie just convinced us to try out a furry stole — and that's no easy task.

Naomi Campbell and Cookie go head to head in style.

Mary J. Blige's guest-starring role was white hot.

How many women can pull off a leopard-print hat, dress, and bag? Cookie Lyon can.

This coordination is on point.

We're all about a one-shoulder — and those glamazon waves.

Cookie could give lessons in sexy sophistication.

Matching your shoes to your dress never looked so good.

Another fabulous fur — and check out that bag.

On-the-go glamour? Check.

Power woman, power dress, power pose.

We have one word to describe this look: fierce.

That cape. That bag. Cookie's got the power-woman look down pat.

How's that for a boss look in the boardroom?

We're all about Naomi's glam-chic look.

Cookie never blends into the background — with print, color, and bling, her outfits are all about standing out.

Statement necklaces pair perfectly with statement-making coats.

Rita Ora guest stars in the season one finale, and like the ladies of the show, her fashion is fierce.