Scandal star Kerry Washington wore a black spaghetti strap Michael Kors that managed to feel sleek and simple despite the billowing skirt. AP / Richard Shotwell
We adore Community star Yvette Nicole Brown, and we're also huge fans of this aqua and blood orange gown by Toronto-based label Ofuure. AP / Richard Shotwell
Rise Up singer Andra Day's Giorgio Armani gown has a painterly and vintage quality, and yet the singer-songwriter still looks very much of this millennium. AP / Richard Shotwell
We think this vivid yellow Romona Keveza dress might be Samira Wiley's best look yet (that beautiful burgundy lip certainly helps). AP / Richard Shotwell
Tracee Ellis Ross went for a sleek Narciso Rodriguez sequin dress, which she paired with a simple pulled-back plait. Danny Moloshok / Reuters
Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks wore an ethereal blush pink design by Project Runway alum Michael Costello. AP / Richard Shotwell
Actress Bianca Lawson (who also happens to be Beyonce's step sister) wore Needle & Thread London's Marie gown in a rich, deep red. AP / Richard Shotwell
The stunning Issa Rae managed to make turtle neck sequins look immensely stylish in this Marc Jacobs dress. AP / Richard Shotwell
Halle Berry opted for Beirut-born designer Reem Acra for the 49th NAACP Image Awards red carpet. The bold red and black embellished design features sheer polka dot panels and a trailing train. Danny Moloshok / Reuters
Jurnee Smollett-Bell looked regal in a Christo Costarellos Resort 2018 dress. AP / Richard Shotwell
Just a hint of pink satin shoe peeks out from beneath Mandy Moore's powder blue dress, which is by Moscow-based designer Vika Gazinskaya. AP / Richard Shotwell
Ava DuVernay chose a wide-legged Greta Constantine jumpsuit. AP / Richard Shotwell
Danai Gurira was a vision in ruffles and stitching in Rodarte. AP /Richard Shotwell