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The style story for this year’s ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood® Awards leaned more toward a cool girl aesthetic than previous years’ girlier vibes.

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A lot of ladies chose to wear metallics, like Zendaya, who rocked a dressy bustier with jeans.

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We also noticed several of our faves opted for white attire, like Lauren London for example.

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Sistas star Crystal Renee Hayslett and American Fiction leading lady Erika Alexander both went with white pantsuits.

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They both look incredibly chic.

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Raising Dion star Alisha Wainwright also went with a white ‘fit, but hers had a more whimsical feel.

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And Cari Champion definitely got the memo — exuding chicness from her silk press to her white jumpsuit and silver sandaled feet.

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Acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll, who was also an honoree this year, opted for a pale blue look with metallic touches.

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Since we’re talking about metallics we HAVE got to talk Serayah McNeill, who stunned in this champagne foil leather look.

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Andra Day’s two-piece print look also heavily incorporated metals.

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Amber Riley served up BAWDY in silver sequins.

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Both Academy Award-nominated actress and Grammy Award winner honoree Danielle Brooks and Teyonah Parris decided to go for gold.

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Honoree Danielle Brooks received a standing ovation after she sung the gospel melody, “I won’t complain” to accept her award.

Stunning.

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