By Megan Riedlinger
9:53pm PDT, Mar 30, 2019
Now that the 2019 NAACP Image Awards have been handed out, it's time to weigh in on the fashion! Which stars wowed and which stars left us wanting more? Wonderwall is rounding up the best and worst dressed stars, starting with the best dressed of the night — Lupita Nyong'o! Everything about Lupita's look at the NAACP Image Awards was flawless. From that eggplant-hued gown with the dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline and billowing sleeves to the daring thigh-high slit up the front to the metallic sandals she paired with it, Lupita looked like a regal goddess on the red carpet in this Giambattista Valli design. Keep reading to see her jewels and beauty look, and check out the rest of the hits and misses of the night…
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Lupita Nyong'o rocked an updo and simple yet stunning jewelry with her gorgeous gown. The diamond drop earrings balanced out the delicate diamond necklace, and her ruby red lip hue complete this look perfectly. Next up, one more piece of jewelry you might have missed..
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Tracee Ellis Ross always has fun with fashion. And while we applaud her for her fashion risks, they don't always pay off. Her NAACP Image Awards look is a prime example. The star donned this extravagant Marc Jacobs design plucked straight from the runway. And thought it's certainly a work of art with the layers upon layers of ruffled black and white polka dot fabric, this one was just a little too over the top.
We may not have loved Tracee Ellis Ross' dramatic Marc Jacobs frock, but we loved the way she brought pops of color with her makeup. That hot pink lip and pink blush complemented the fun vibe of her ensemble, which was completed with a perfect bun.
Yara Shahidi was a vision in Balmain. The sartorially savvy star donned this edgy design that was a simple, sparkling black minidress underneath a seafoam green structured fan detail. Let's check this one out from another angle…
Yara Shahidi's Balmain frock was a work of art. We loved how she went simple when it came to shoes, rocking solid black pumps, and added another funky detail with those unusual earrings.
Laura Harrier is one of our favorite up-and-coming style stars, but her look at the NAACP Image Awards underwhelmed. The typically stylish star donned an ill-fitting bright yellow one-sleeved gown that featured a slit and one bare shoulder. And though we were disappointed by the dress, we loved her shoe selection. See it next…
Though her gown was in a daring bold hue, Laura Harrier didn't shy away from another pop of color with her shoes. She went with a fiery red-orange hued sandal. Next up? A look at her hair and makeup…
Laura Harrier's hair and makeup were a different story. The star rocked a sleek updo and picked the perfect shade of red for her lips. And when it came time for accessories, we loved her twist on a classic with those gold hoops and her simple thin rings.
One shouldered gowns were all the rage at the NAACP Image Awards. Thandie Newton also embraced the trend, selecting this vibrant red option with one full-length ruffled sleeve and a full skirt complete with delicate layers of tiered ruffles for a feminine, fabulous frock.
Holding it down for the gentlemen? Michael B. Jordan, who opted for all tan on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet. From his long coat to his shoes, everything matched nearly perfectly — making Michael's monochromatic look the one to beat among the men that night.
Sorry, Kate Beckinsale! We feel like we've seen this dress one thousand times, so we weren't into this black and nude design with all of its cutouts and slits. Her beauty look, however, was a completely different story…
Though her dress wasn't a hit, Kate Beckinsale's flawless hair and makeup were a standout. From the warm-toned eyeshadow and blush to that perfect pink lip, the actress looked gorgeous. The loose waves in her hair finished off this stellar beauty look.
Stunning! One of our favorite looks of the night? Storm Reid in this sweet ethereal number. From the wispy, sheer sleeves to the subtle silver embellishments down the knee-length skirt, we loved the flow and feel of this feminine frock. And her sky-high silver heels were the perfect addition. Next up? A closer look at the embellishments on your dress to see a detail you might have missed…
A closer look at Storm Reid's dress showed that the silver embellishments actually made up words like "love," for a sweet, yet subtle and unexpected detail. Next up? A look at her hair and makeup!
Storm Reid kept things just as glamorous when it came to her hair and makeup. She rocked silver eyeshadow, a pretty pink lip and a short straight bob with bangs to complement her pretty frock.
Lena Waithe looked impossibly cool at the NAACP Image Awards, rocking this green printed tuxedo jacket over top a black turtleneck. She finished her look with black pants and boots, and equally cool accessories. Let's see those next…
Lena Waithe completed her cool red carpet look with a simple braided gold chain, a grill and trendy circular sunglasses.
From afar, Chrissy Metz's gown at the NAACP Image Awards appeared to be a cool combo of black, white and gold. Paired with her simple black sandals, we thought this one might be a hit. But then we took a closer look…
Upon closer inspection, the top of Chrissy Metz's dress wasn't gold or studded detailing but all kinds of buttons. And though the idea was certainly unique, this made for a very strange dress embellishment.
Keeping things fresh on the red carpet? Chadwick Boseman, who donned this unique menswear look comprised of a bold bronze dress shirt and slacks underneath a matching suit jacket that featured a daring bright blue pattern. He completed his look with glasses and black dress shoes for one of the most fashion-forward looks of the night.
Issa Rae's marigold-hued selection was a standout at the NAACP Image Awards. We loved the spaghetti straps and black belt detail against that striking color.
You can't win them all, John Legend! Though he tried to change it up in the fashion department, his printed jacket looked a bit ill-fitting which threw us off the rest of his all-black ensemble.
Bianca Lawson looked stunning in a green gown that featured spaghetti straps, lace detailing on the corset, and a flowing skirt. We loved the unexpected color choice and the way she accessorized with a unique necklace. We'll get a better look next…
Bianca Lawson's gorgeous necklace featured tiny floral detailing that wrapped around her neck and even overlapped with her gorgeous gown. When it came to hair and makeup, Bianca rocked a tight, a pretty metallic shade on her eyelids and a nude lip.
Tamera Mowry wowed in metallic pink. We loved her off-the-shoulder frock, whichw as fitted and came complete with a thigh-high slit. She completed her look with glamorous waves and platform black pumps.
Though we appreciated the unique cut of Danai Gurira's black and white striped sleeveless, high-necked gown, the cut of the skirt lost us. The full skirt with an asymmetrical tier across it felt unnecessary and took away from the otherwise chic vibe of the gown.
Trevor Noah looked sharp in all black at the NAACP Image Awards. We loved the TV host's decision to wear a turtleneck under his suit, changing up the basic menswear staples a tad and landing himself among the hits of the night in the process.
Adrienne Bailon looked regal in this pretty emerald green number. From the delicate sheer sleeves to the plunging neckline and floor-length skirt with a slit, the star looked like a million bucks. She finished her look off with a sleek updo, a slinky necklace and silver sandals.
Letitia Wright's look featured a little too much gathered fabric for our liking. The sheer black layer featured bunched, excessive fabric and made the fitted black and silver getup underneath nearly completely obscured. One element of Letitia's look that we loved? Those shiny silver sandals!
It was midnight blue for Loni Love! The star looked lovely in this blue number, complete with sequins and cap sleeves.
Kiki Layne wowed us in this pretty teal confection, which featured a strapless neckline and full-length skirt. Bringing extra dramatic vibes? The additional layer of tulle wrapped around her neck that draped to the floor behind her.
Amidst several stunning gowns, Rutina Wesley's jumpsuit felt a little too casual. Though the black and white one-piece featured fun fringed detailing and a sweetheart neckline, we weren't fans of the ensemble for this event.
Logan Browning's NAACP Image Awards ensemble truly brought the drama. With feathered detailing along the neckline and at the hem, plenty of sparkle and a peplum detail at the hips, this brown and black gown checked all of our requisite glam boxes and we loved all of it.
Faithe Herman's pink frock was fit for a princess. The stylish little star donned this darling tulle tiered dress with a pair of silver sandals for a perfectly pretty and age appropriate look.
