Fashion is a very personal matter. Tracee Ellis Ross knows what she’s doing. The actress has made Instagram her canvas, sharing her Instagram feed with beautiful moments that look almost like art.
The author used her iPhone and a bathroom reflection to create the following. Girlfriends alum consistently shows off her most fashionable ensembles — albeit with a cheeky pout.
Her wardrobe is full of bold patterns, vibrant colors, and funky textures. The actress also doesn’t shy away from accessorizing as she plays around with chunky gold hoops, dangling diamonds and hats.
The California native also loves changing up her hairstyles. Although her natural hairstyles are most popular on Instagram, Pattern Beauty founder, Pattern Beauty, also loves braided ponytails. She also loves slicked back buns and even wearing wigs.
Ross is a big fan of luxury labels. Her most recent looks include pieces from Bottega Veneta (Balenciaga), Proenza Schouler and Proenza. Christian Louboutin is the shoe of choice for the Golden Globe winner.
Of course, it’s not just Us who can’t get enough of Ross’ incredible style. In 2020, Ross was honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards.
She thanked her mom in her acceptance speech. Diana Ross, for “not only her great parenting … but also her example, her sense of style, her epic closet and her glamour that introduced me to the power of fashion.” She also praised her father, Robert Ellis Silberstein, “for his impeccable style and for being my humor twin.”
The High NoteStar spoke out about how fashion can be used to bring about change.
“I wear my insides on the outside, and if featuring Black designers at the American Music Awards helps somehow see the power of Black artistry, or if joining the call to wear black at the Golden Globes led to solidarity with women saying time’s up on sexual harassment, then you heard me loud and clear,” she said. “If fashion is the thing that draws you in, then use it as a tool for transformation.”
Ross continued: “Use fashion as an entrance. Let your clothes be your superhero cape, allowing you to be the best you, you can be.”
She then encouraged the audience to: “Activate the clothes through your joy and commitment to the world that you want to see.”
“It doesn’t matter if you wear black tie or a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, but suit up and show up, because our action creates our destiny, our joy creates space for our freedom. GA Senate.com, donate, get involved, stay engaged, people — we’ve got work to do. Thank you, I am a fashion icon!” she added.
Keep scrolling to see Ross’ best Instagram fashion moments:
