36 Black Women Whose Great Style Is Just Part of Their Long List of Accomplishments

Age: 20

Profession: Actress, model, and activist

Style: Yara's become a fashion It girl, rocking designers like Prada and Ralph Lauren on the red carpet. The girl doesn't just have style, she's got the brains, too (her Harvard acceptance letter is proof), and stars in her own show, Grown-ish.

Age: 39

Profession: Duchess of Sussex and actress

Style: Meghan usually goes for neutral looks, but make no mistake, she's been subtly changing the royal fashion game since day one. Her style is best described as a modern twist on classic royal fashion. She's elegance and class personified, but isn't afraid to shatter the mold and break royal protocol.

Age: 48

Profession: Actress, comedian, and model

Style: Her wardrobe is jam packed with eye-catching pieces like this sheer Germanier dress. Time and time again, she plays with color, texture, and volume to create the perfect balance between sexy and fun. Check out her best looks here.

Age: 32

Profession: Singer, songwriter, and fashion designer

Style: She is seriously edgy and loves to take a risk, wearing avant-garde silhouettes like this Tom Ford design, but often only when they show skin.

Age: 39

Profession: Professional tennis player and fashion designer

Style: On the court, she opts for neon crop tops and flashy outfits that cause major buzz, but when she's on the red carpet, she's lingerie-status sexy.

Age: 50

Profession: Supermodel, actress, and author

Style: Naomi has been wearing body-hugging naked dresses since way before they started trending. Any glamorous outfit that shows off her toned figure is money for the Victoria's Secret veteran.

Age: 36

Profession: Actress, writer, director, and producer

Style: Issa Rae looked far from Insecure when she wore this dreamy Vera Wang jumpsuit.

Age: 44

Profession: Actress

Style: She's a little bit quirky and never afraid to try out an outfit with texture. We had a major fashion-girl freakout when Kerry debuted this Marc Jacobs number right off the runway at the 2015 Emmys.

Age: 39

Profession: Actress and singer

Style: The Orange Is the New Black star hasn't just worn every bold shade on the red carpet, she's also shown off a slew of different silhouettes — and each one is more flattering than the next. She deserves an award for her dresses alone.

Age: 24

Profession: Actress, singer, and fashion designer

Style: Zendaya wears shorts for fancy events more often than you'd expect, but we're especially into how well she wears a suit. She meets her tomboy style with feminine little details.

Age: 57

Profession: Former first lady of the United States

Style: Michelle pays careful attention to prints and designers, opting for pieces made in America when she's on her home turf, British designers when she's paying a visit to London, and Chinese designers when she's hanging out with Peng Liyuan.

Age: 39

Profession: Singer and songwriter

Style: Beyoncé manages to work her favorite fashion accessories in just about every look-at-me outfit she wears. She keeps her over-the-knee boots pulled high for red carpet events, performances, and even on the street, and she makes couture designs, like this Givenchy look, appear so effortless and wearable. No matter what she's rocking, Beyoncé pulls it off with ease.

Age: 32

Profession: Model

Style: She sticks with her go-to palette of black and white — because it totally works for her — but she loves a trendy shoe, like these strappy lace-ups.

Age: 22

Profession: Poet and activist

Style: Amanda Gorman's style is full of bright colors and retro silhouettes. She mixes high with low, and clearly chooses to support brands with a forward-thinking mentality.

Age: 28

Profession: Rapper, singer, and songwriter

Style: This Ashi gown is equal parts bold and ethereal. Cardi forwent her usual, colorful look and opted for a muted tone in this swan-like number.

Age: 30

Profession: Model

Style: The Victoria's Secret Angel's outfits are sexy, straightforward, and chic. Tight-fitting designs are paired with pumps, and when she steps out, they're layered beneath a cozy coat.

Age: 16

Profession: Executive producer and actress

Style: Full of bright colors, vibrant prints, and unique cuts, Marsai Martin's style is just as inspirational and creative as she is. Get excited, a fashion brand is on her list of goals.

Age: 48

Profession: Actress

Style: Whatever she wears — whether it's a bright color that packs a punch or an eye-catching graphic print — she always looks as though she's "making a splash."

Age: 51

Profession: Screenwriter, producer, and author

Style: When she's not busy taking over the television world, Shonda's often seen wearing a classic little black dress. This look, styled with ankle boots, is as sophisticated as it is edgy.

Age: 37

Profession: Model and actress

Style: While she routinely slips into slouchy dresses, like this slitted midi, she'll try any interesting color or playful texture once.

Age: 55

Profession: Actress and producer

Style: She often translates her How to Get Away With Murder style IRL, slipping into the punchiest suits, but her gowns turn heads. When we see her show up on the scene, we just want to freeze the moment and admire her beauty from every angle.

Age: 65

Profession: Model and actress

Style: Pants have always been the name of the game for the iconic supermodel, but don't for a second assume them to be boring. From graphic-printed jumpsuits to glitter and tons of leopard, we imagine Iman's closet is what our wildest dreams are made of.

Age: 54

Profession: Actress and producer

Style: While she loves to wear all black, we'll always imagine Halle rocking jaw-dropping silhouettes like this Halston number, which put her toned tummy on full display.

Age: 22

Profession: Actress

Style: Aside from being an incredible actress and voice for her generation, Amandla Stenberg is a fashion and beauty icon. Along with her inspiring hair transformations over the years, Amandla is also known for iconic red carpet looks.

Age: 30

Profession: Model

Style: Jourdan loves to try daring dresses made by the designers whose runways she walks down. She loves a leggy gown, just like this eyelet Burberry number.

Age: 44

Profession: Actress, author, and film producer

Style: The hilarious star always exudes a certain effortlessness. While Rashida has experimented with brightly printed gowns, all of her looks have structure, and she can wear the hell out of a tuxedo.

Age: 31

Profession: Model

Style: Making waves in the fashion industry since she started, Precious Lee was one of the first Black plus-size models to appear in Vogue and was the first Black plus-size model featured in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. When not modeling for brands like Versace or on the covers of magazines like British Vogue, Precious Lee's wardrobe is full of bright colors and bold prints.

Age: 34

Profession: Singer and songwriter

Style: When we say that Solange's wardrobe comprises the entire colorwheel, we aren't kidding. Since she's always wearing completely avant-garde designs, this satin Rosie Assoulin pantsuit immediately comes to mind when we think of her bold looks. When it comes to Solange hitting the red carpet, we get the jitters just thinking about what she might wear next.

Age: 50

Profession: Actress and singer

Style: Even in the prettiest dress, like this memorable Alexander Wang gown, Taraji looks fierce. While she often wears cutouts and formfitting styles, her look is more breathtaking than sexy.

Age: 17

Profession: Actress

Style: With "fashionista" literally written in her Instagram bio, Storm Reid is a true Gen Z fashion icon. From red carpet gowns to loungewear, the star isn't afraid to play with bold, bright looks.

Age: 37

Profession: Actress and film director

Style: The star's outfits are playful, bringing an abundance of color to the red carpet, just as she did with this Elie Saab gown. She enjoys a good princess moment, and you can always tell that whatever she's wearing, she L-O-V-E-S it. Check out her Queen of Katwe tour style here.

Age: 48

Profession: Actress and activist

Style: A red carpet chameleon, Laverne wows with a sexy slit one night and switches into an elegant, long-sleeved gown the next. That's fine by us — because there's nothing this beauty can't wear.

Age: 24

Profession: Singer and dancer

Style: Often seen in long gowns and matching sets, Normani has a knack for coming up with sultry yet elegant outfits.

Age: 36

Profession: Actress

Style: Aja's wardrobe shows that she's not afraid to use color. She lit up the 2016 Met Gala in this simple, yet vibrant Prabal Gurung dress. While she often dons bright, solid colors on the red carpet, she never hesitates to rock a patterned print.

Age: 32

Profession: Fashion editor

Style: No one makes "cool" look quite as cool as Julia. She's a master at mixing — and predicting — trends, putting her own twist on the pieces you'll later see in mass. With every outfit, she'll make you wonder just how she does it.

Ages: 31

Professions: Musician; blogger

Style: The sisters are known for their signature locks and natural beauty, but that comes with a fierce dose of style. Often coordinated but never matchy-matchy, the look is edgy with an elevated, fashion-conscious spin.