33 Of The Most Memorable Fashion Statements Made By Black Women In Television
When it comes to fashion, television is a medium through which some amazing statements have been made over the years.
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Many Black female actors like Kim Fields, Jackée Harry, and Issa Rae and have not only entertained TV audiences in their roles, but they've also rocked some awesome outfits while doing so.
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This argyle blazer is just one of the endless chic fashion pieces from Regine Hunter's Living Single wardrobe.
In celebration of Black History Month, here are some of the most memorable ensembles worn by black women in TV.
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1.Ashley's onstage bustier and bolero jacket combo in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (played by Tatyana Ali)
From Season 5, Episode 1, "The Client Part 1"
2.Regine's green pantsuit and colorful jacket on Living Single (played by Kim Fields)
From Season 4, Episode 3, "Not Quite Mr. Right"
3.Sandra's many vibrant 227 looks (played by Jackée Harry)
From left: Season 2, Episode 2, "Fourth Time Around," Season 2, Episode 5, "The Great Man Hunt," and Season 2, Episode 9, "Washington Affair"
4.Cookie's leopard ensemble in Empire (played by Taraji P. Henson)
From Season 1, Episode 2, "The Outspoken King"
5.Dionne's Clueless TV wardrobe (played by Stacey Dash)
Left photo: Season 1, Episode 3, "City Beautification." Both middle and right photos: Season 1, Episode 2, "To Party or Not to Party"
6.Tamera's Cinderella moment dress in Sister, Sister (played by Tamera Mowry)
From Season 5, Episode 21, "Shoeless"
7.Judy's pink leather jacket and oversized earrings in 21 Jump Street (played by Holly Robinson Peete)
From Season 2, Episode 17, "Champagne High"
8.Denise's high waisted pants and red turtleneck in A Different World (played by Lisa Bonet)
From Season 1, Episode 7, "Sometimes You Get the Bear"
9.Tia's green ballgown in Sister, Sister (played by Tia Mowry)
From Season 5, Episode 1, "Designer Genes"
10.Laura's plaid blazer date night look in Family Matters (played by Kellie Shanygne Williams)
From Season 4, Episode 15, "A Thought In the Dark"
11.Lisa's green mini dress and matching jewelry in The Wayans Bros. (played by Lela Rochon)
From Season 1, Episode 6, "Pop Moves In"
12.Issa's halter two-piece tweed outfit in Insecure (played by Issa Rae)
From Season 2, Episode 8, "Hella Perspective"
13.Rochelle's '80s dress and fashion jewelry in Everybody Hates Chris (played by Tichina Arnold)
From Season 4, Episode 11, "Everybody Hates Mr. Levine"
14.Lisa Turtle's stylish fashion statements in Saved by the Bell (played by Lark Voorhies)
From left: Season 4, Episode 18, "The Video Yearbook," Season 1, Episode 2, "The Lisa Card," Season 4, Episode 17, "The Senior Prom"
15.Rainbow's shimmery purple jumpsuit and matching eyeshadow in Black-ish (played by Tracee Ellis Ross)
From Season 7, Episode 6, "Our Wedding Dre"
16.Olivia Pope's White House Correspondents' Dinner gown in Scandal (played by Kerry Washington)
From Season 3, Episode 5, "More Cattle, Less Bull"
17.Santana's scarlet red one shoulder prom dress in Glee (played by Naya Rivera)
From Season 3, Episode 19, "Prom-asaurus"
18.Raven's furry pink and purple combo in That's So Raven (played by Raven-Symoné)
From Season 1, Episode 11, "Dissin' Cousins"
19.Penny's pop star outfits in The Proud Family (voiced by Kyla Pratt)
From Season 2, Episode 1, "A Star is Scorned"
20.Julia's baby pink ruffle dress in Julia (played by Diahann Carroll)
From Season 1, Episode 5, "Unlonliest Night of the Week"
21.Moesha's red floral vest and denim mini skirt in Moesha (played by Brandy)
From Season 1, Episode 6, "Driving Miss Moesha"
22.Desna's "BOSS" Claws outfit (played by Niecy Nash)
From Season 4, Episode 4, "Chapter Four: Loyalty"
23.Janet Jackson's SNL monologue crop top look (with Jackson as herself)
From Season 29, Episode 17
24.Willona's maxi dress and matching shawl in Good Times (played by Ja'Net DuBois)
From season 3 episode 10, "Willona's Dilemma"
25.Lieutenant Nyota Uhura's red and gold ensemble in Star Trek: The Original Series (played by Nichelle Nichols)
From season 2 episode 4, "Mirror, Mirror"
26.Mercedes' chic pink dress worn at Santana and Brittany's wedding in Glee (played by Amber Riley)
From Season 6, Episode 8, "A Wedding"
27.Hilary's iconic wardrobe in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (played by Karyn Parsons)
From Left: Season 1, Episode 25, "Working It Out," Season 5, Episode 3, "Reality Bites," and Season 1, Episode 25, "Working It Out"
28.Gina's princess wedding dress and drop veil in Martin (played by Tisha Campbell)
From Season 3, Episode 27, "Love is a Beach"
29.Angela's oversized orange sweater and plaid hat in Boy Meets World (played by Trina McGee)
From Season 5, Episode 20, "Starry Night"
30.Oprah Winfrey's green silk top and pleated skirt on The Oprah Winfrey Show (with Winfrey as herself)
From Season 19, "Oprah's Favorite Things" episode
31.Breanna's halter pink dress with heart accessories in One on One (played by Kyla Pratt)
From Season 1, Episode 21, "Misery"
32.Wilhelmina Slater's little black dress with silver embellishment in Ugly Betty (played by Vanessa Williams)
From Season 3, Episode 9, "When Betty Met YETI"
33.Annalise's peplum leather jacket and pencil skirt pairing in How to Get Away with Murder (played by Viola Davis)
From Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot"