The Best Black Looks from the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party 2023

Amira Castilla

March 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM·5 min read

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What do we love most about Oscars night beside the ceremony? The after-party looks of course! Black celebs who attended the awards and others stepped out for the iconic Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Who do you think looked the best?

Megan Thee Stallion

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Megan Thee Stallion made her return to red carpets at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing this black strapless Bach Mai gown with Gismondi 1754 jewelry. We missed you, Meg!

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Angela Bassett may not have taken home the Oscar, but she was all smiles after the ceremony in this red Moschino pantsuit!

Ruth E. Carter

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Two-time Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter wore this strapless, fitted cream gown with woven detailing and matching earring, and the best accessory, her Oscar!

Sabrina and Idris Elba

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Sabrina and Idris Elba were the hottest couple at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Sabrina wore a stunning multicolored beaded dress with a corset bodice. Idris wore this forest green suit with a geometric jacket.

Lori Harvey

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Fashionista Lori Harvey wore this gold and cream ensemble to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Usher

Usher wore this oversized white suit with an asymmetrical collar and diamond embroidery on the pants leg.

Anok Yai

This pinky-red dress was the perfect look for one of the most popular models this season, Anok Yai.

Lakeith Stanfield and Kasmere Trice

Actor Lakeith Stanfield and his model fiancée Kasmere Trice were twinning with all-black suits at the Vanity Fair party!

Naomi Ackie

I Wanna Dance with Somebody’s Naomi Ackie looked fabulous in this hooded pink gown with spike detailing and cutouts!

Ziwe

One of our favorite tv personalities, Ziwe, popped out in this two-piece green skirt set. Loving the updo!

Cardi B

Rapper Cardi B simply does not “miss” on a red carpet! Cardi wore this bright red strapless gown by Robert Wun.

Lucien Laviscount

This might be one of the boldest and best male looks for the Vanity Fair party! Lucien Laviscount wore this corset on top of a sleeveless vest, chunky bedazzled neckline, gloves, velvet pants, and chunky shoes! Bravo!

Yara Shahidi

Our Tinkerbell, Yara Shahidi, walked the Vanity Fair carpet in this red and cream Bottega Veneta dress. The gloves were a lovely accessory!

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor is one of the best in the game when it comes to mixing traditionally masculine and feminine clothing! Love this!

Danielle Deadwyler

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Till’s Danielle Deadwyler wore this fabulous off-the-runway Versace mini dress with Pomellato jewelry. I’m obsessed with the blue pop-of-color gloves!

Nina Earl and Russell Westbrook

The Westbrooks wore perfectly tailored Thom Browne suits to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

Natalia Bryant

Vanessa and the late Kobe Bryant’s oldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, was giving us old Hollywood in this velvet floor-length gown and dramatic sleeves that left a train behind her. Beautiful!

Savannah James

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Savannah James stepped out on her own wearing this form-fitting white dress and perfectly styled hair. Lebron James is a lucky man!

Russell Wilson and Ciara

Ciara wore this ultra-sheer halter dress, with a tiny black undergarment underneath! Her hubby, Russell Wilson, wore a standard black velvet suit with a blue jewel for a little color.

Kerry Washington

This vintage Donna Karan champagne-colored, spaghetti strap was made for Kerry Washington!

Quinta Brunson

Award-winning actress and writer Quinta Brunson has been killing it lately with her looks, especially with this flower-detailed Dolce & Gabbana gown!

Donald Glover

Actor and music artist Donald Glover looks as cool as ever in this Alexander McQueen suit!

Dominique Thorne

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Dominique Thorne killed this lace dress with cutouts and red locs for the Vanity Fair party!

Jay Ellis

Let’s admit it. Jay Ellis can get away with wearing just about anything and still look handsome, but we appreciate it anytime a man wears a funky coat on red carpets!