The 5 Dresses That Made Lupita Nyong'o a Style Icon
Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar-winning breakout role in 12 Years a Slave immediately put this Hollywood newcomer on the ones-to-watch list, but it's the actress's striking minimalist style that's had the fashion world buzz. Though it hasn't even been a year since her first major red carpet appearance, Lupita has become a style icon virtually overnight, earning a spot on just about every best dressed list out there (including ours!).
Ahead, the five pivotal red carpet moments that took Lupita to fashion star status.
Photo: Getty Images1/6<center><b>The All-White Prada Stunner</center></b>
Lupita arrived at the Toronto Film Festival for the premiere of 12 Years a Slave in a captivating white Prada silk jersey maxidress featuring ethereal gold lattice embroidery. It's unconventional but elegant, perfectly capturing the actress's style.
Photos: Getty Images2/6This girl's on the fashion fast track.
Photo: Getty Images3/6<center><b>The Unexpected Tea-Length Frock</center></b>
We're obsessed with this white tea-length Lanvin dress Lupita wore to the Gotham Independent Film Awards in NYC last December. It manages to be girly, retro, and classic all at the same time. The contrasting silk accents rock—plus, we're all about breaking the clichéd no-white-in-winter rule.
Photo: Getty Images4/6<center><b>The Red Ralph Lauren Cape</center></b>
This was such a moment. It was like Lupita had arrived. This red Ralph Lauren number is so simple but that cape is just too major not to notice, and her decision to go light on accessories is genius. Genius, we tell you!
Photo: Getty Images5/6<center><b>The Baby Blue Gown</center></b>
We would talk about this light blue gown all day if we could, but the simple design seriously speaks for itself. The custom-made Prada dress launched her like a shooting star when she wore it to this year's Oscars, putting her not only at the top of the ones-to-watch list, but also on every best-dressed list in the industry.
Photo: Getty Images6/6<center><b>The Chanel Showstopper</center></b>
Again, Lupita nails it. Proving she can add a little punk to her polish, she opted for a rad, color-happy Chanel dress that couldn't have been more perfect for the fun atmosphere of the MTV Movie Awards. Such a great example of dressing for the occasion but still staying true to your personal style. Bravo!
