See the Best Dressed Stars at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards!

Mar. 15, 2025

Chloe Bailey, Gabrielle Union and Halle Bailey.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty(3)

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty(3)

The fashion at the2025 NAACP Image Awardsjust hits different.

The ceremony, which highlights the work of Black artists and public figures, also always guarantees show-stopping fashion moments, too.

The Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif., drewKerry Washington,Cynthia Erivo,Chlöe Baileyand more stylish stars.

Ahead, PEOPLE’s picks the best dressed stars at the star-studded ceremony.

01of 17Gabrielle UnionGabrielle Union.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineeshone in a semi-sheer black and silver dress plus a bouncy bob.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineeshone in a semi-sheer black and silver dress plus a bouncy bob.

02of 17Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington.Emma McIntyre/GettyThenomineechanneled romantic vibes in a 3D rose-covered bra top and high-waist skirt. She amped up the look with aubergine Gabriel & Co. jewelry andloose curls.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

Thenomineechanneled romantic vibes in a 3D rose-covered bra top and high-waist skirt. She amped up the look with aubergine Gabriel & Co. jewelry andloose curls.

03of 17Ayo EdebiriAyo Edebiri.John Salangsang/ShutterstockThenomineelit up the carpet in a silver halter dress and sandals.

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Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Thenomineelit up the carpet in a silver halter dress and sandals.

04of 17Cynthia ErivoCynthia Erivo.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyTheactresssuited up for the occasion in a pinstripe Dolce & Gabbana design plus a trio of Tiffany & Co. brooches and her signature inches-long manicure.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Theactresssuited up for the occasion in a pinstripe Dolce & Gabbana design plus a trio of Tiffany & Co. brooches and her signature inches-long manicure.

05of 17Terrence JTerrence J.Emma McIntyre/GettyThe red carpetcohost(with Novi Brown) stood out in an on-trend cherry red (it’s the color of the season) tuxedo and a black bow tie.

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Terrence J

Terrence J.Emma McIntyre/Getty

The red carpetcohost(with Novi Brown) stood out in an on-trend cherry red (it’s the color of the season) tuxedo and a black bow tie.

06of 17Zoe SaldañaZoe Saldaña.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineeselected a pewter spaghetti strap dress with pleats, several rings and Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela heels for the ceremony.

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Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineeselected a pewter spaghetti strap dress with pleats, several rings and Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela heels for the ceremony.

07of 17Chlöe BaileyChlöe Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineewas dressed to impress in a black Gaurav Gupta dress with sculptural champagne panels. She pulled her braids into a sky-high bun and accessorized with Sterling Forever earrings.

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Chlöe Bailey

Chlöe Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineewas dressed to impress in a black Gaurav Gupta dress with sculptural champagne panels. She pulled her braids into a sky-high bun and accessorized with Sterling Forever earrings.

08of 17Ego NwodimEgo Nwodim.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenominee and presenterchose a strapless blue dress with a tie dye effect, dazzling jewelry and sandals.

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Ego Nwodim

Ego Nwodim.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenominee and presenterchose a strapless blue dress with a tie dye effect, dazzling jewelry and sandals.

09of 17Aldis HodgeAldis Hodge.Emma McIntyre/GettyThepresenterleveled up his black tuxedo with bedazzled lapels.

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Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Thepresenterleveled up his black tuxedo with bedazzled lapels.

10of 17Halle BaileyHalle Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineesparkled in a V-neck Sabina Bilenko gown with an embellished top and figure-hugging bottom. Classic red nails channeled old Hollywood vibes.

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineesparkled in a V-neck Sabina Bilenko gown with an embellished top and figure-hugging bottom. Classic red nails channeled old Hollywood vibes.

11of 17Jurnee SmollettJurnee Smollett.Emma McIntyre/GettyThepresenterwent for a monochromatic look in a Rhea Costa dress with a matching lip and shoes plus an eye-catching drop necklace.

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Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Thepresenterwent for a monochromatic look in a Rhea Costa dress with a matching lip and shoes plus an eye-catching drop necklace.

12of 17Laverne CoxLaverne Cox.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThepresenterstepped out in a two-tone design featuring a nude bustier and asymmetrical black skirt. She also dyed her pixie cut — and bleached her brows — for the occasion.

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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thepresenterstepped out in a two-tone design featuring a nude bustier and asymmetrical black skirt. She also dyed her pixie cut — and bleached her brows — for the occasion.

13of 17Kingsley Ben-AdirKingsley Ben-Adir.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyTheactorbrought even more cherry red to the ceremony, but paired his suit with a black tie.

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Kingsley Ben-Adir

Kingsley Ben-Adir.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Theactorbrought even more cherry red to the ceremony, but paired his suit with a black tie.

14of 17Tichina ArnoldTichina Arnold.John Salangsang/ShutterstockThenomineeturned up the heat in an embellished hooded dress with a low-cut front and a hip-high slit that gave fans a glimpse of her mesh, open-toe heels.

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Tichina Arnold

Tichina Arnold.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Thenomineeturned up the heat in an embellished hooded dress with a low-cut front and a hip-high slit that gave fans a glimpse of her mesh, open-toe heels.

15of 17Tamron HallTamron Hall.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineesparkled in a one-sleeve gown and sandals.

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Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineesparkled in a one-sleeve gown and sandals.

16of 17Yvette Nicole BrownYvette Nicole Brown.John Salangsang/ShutterstockTheaward-winning actressturned heads in an abstract print dress, pointy metallic heels and a top knot.

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Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Theaward-winning actressturned heads in an abstract print dress, pointy metallic heels and a top knot.

17of 17Daniel CroixDaniel Croix.Emma McIntyre/GettyThe actor paired his black tux with a bracelet, necklace and flower brooch.

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Daniel Croix

Daniel Croix.Emma McIntyre/Getty

The actor paired his black tux with a bracelet, necklace and flower brooch.

source: people.com