Check Out Some of the Best Black Star Style We’ve Seen This Month

From Colman Domingo to the Queen Bey, we searched all the socials for these great celebrity looks.

When the headlines of the day are getting you down, there’s almost nothing better than losing yourself in glamorous photos of your favorite celebrities’ best looks. We looked high and low for some of our favorite stars’ best looks over the past couple of weeks, and they did not disappoint.

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So if you’re looking for a distraction from annoying relatives or depressing headlines, check out the best star style we’ve seen online lately.

Quavo

The rapper rocked a cool denim look from Chrome Hearts at the 2024 GQ Man of the Year awards.

Dapper Dan

The always dapper Dapper Dan never disappoints with looks that stand out. But here, he blends in beautifully with his colorful backdrop.

Keke Palmer

Screenshot: Instagram/keke

Keke Palmer is lounging in a super cute denim dress before an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Colman Domingo

Actor Colman Domingo always comes through with great style. This Variety photoshoot is everything.

Jodie Turner-Smith

Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang

We love the layers and bright color of Jodie Turner-Smith’s dress for the “Gladiator II” premiere in London.

Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler goes glam for Governors Awards in Armani Privé.

Jaylen Brown

When he’s not on the court, NBA star Jaylen Brown is suited in style.

Beyoncé

Screenshot: Instagram/beyonce

Queen Bey looked gorgeous for a night out on Broadway to watch her former Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams in the musical version of Death Becomes Her.

Coco Jones

Coco Jones is one of our favorite style stars. And this look, complete with denim top and knee-high boots does not disappoint.

Olly Sholotan

Photo: Getty Images Michael Kovac/The Hollywood Reporter

No list of great style is complete without a look from “Bel-Air” star Olly Sholotan.

Kerry Washington

Screenshot: Instagram/kerrywashington

The Scandal star looks beautiful in this wine-colored ensemble.

Rihanna

If anyone knows how to rock a red lip, it’s ya girl RiRi. The updo and the black top with cutouts makes this look super sexy.

Ciara

Singer Ciara’s style is always on point, and these sunglasses from her Bebe x Ciara collab are no exception.

Cynthia Bailey

Screenshot: Instagram/cynthiabailey

The RHOA alum stuns in a gorgeous green gown from JOVANI for a Glamour Bulgaria Women of the Year photo shoot.

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