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Oscar de la Renta - The actress looked dazzling at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. She was wearing a white feathered Oscar de la Renta dress and US$2 million worth of jewelry. A stunner!

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Velvet is always a good idea - Lupita rocked the black 'Palmer' velvet dress from the Pre-Fall 2019 collection from Alex Perry.

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Dreamy look - Nyong'o wears a pink one-shoulder dress designed by the Australian designer Alex Perry.

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Vera Wang - As usual, the 'Black Panther' actress always brings it on the red carpet. At the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, she opted for an off-the-shoulder structured jacket and a blinged-out skirt. An ensemble by Vera Wang.

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Striped dress - Stripes can be tricky to wear, but not for Nyong'o! The actress stepped out at the Saks Fifth Avenue gala during New York Fashion Week wearing a striped Balmain piece.

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All-white look - White looks so good on her. At the WSJ. Magazine's 2018 Innovator Awards she shone in a stunning all-white Ralph Lauren jumpsuit paired with Harry Winston jewelry.

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Little black dress - At the 2018 Glamour Women of the Year Awards she went for a cut-out black Céline dress.

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Grecian style - Lupita glowed in a Grecian-style white dress at the 2018 Governor's Awards. Princess Nakia has nothing on her!

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Shimmery - The actress shimmered in a low-cut Oscar de la Renta gold gown at the Breakthrough Prize Awards ceremony. She added a golden touch by incorporating metallic gold strings into her hair.

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Princess - She looks like she stepped out of a fairy tale at the Chopard's Secret Night during the 71th Cannes Film Festival. Nyong'o walked the red carpet in an elegant peach organza gown by Prada.

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Eye-catching - The fashionista showed up at the CFDA Fashion Awards wearing an Atelier Versace Spring 2018 dress. But the real show stopper was undoubtedly the gold lips.

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Electric blue - Nyong'o was without surprise one of the best-dressed celebs on the red carpet of the 76th Golden Globe Awards. She paired her electric blue dress from Calvin Klein with a US$42 pair of silver shoes.

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Matching eyes - The finishing touch of her outstanding look: matching blue lashes and eyeliner!

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Once in Cannes - Once again she turned heads in Cannes at the 'Sorry Angel' premiere in a white woven-horsehair Christian Dior Couture gown.

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If perfection existed - This floor-length Armani Privé dress with a plunging neckline was simply made for her.

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Wakanda forever - She wore this long purple number for the premiere of 'Black Panther' in January 2018.

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Wakanda forever - The golden breast plate accessory and jazzy hairdo gives this outfit a punch.

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Silver - For the Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, the actress chose a slender silver gown which hugged her hips and frilled out at the hem.

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Strapless - And there's no shaking that sensational strapless look.

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Shimmer - Her personality speaks clearly through her clothes, even her more basic looks always have a touch of Nyong'o in them.

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Upgrade - This black dress was made all the more charming with its glittery details and cute buttons up to the neck.

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Green - For the premiere of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' this green slit dress was out of this world.

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Green - She rocked another strapless look here, but made sure it was more than unique.

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Living Coral - Nyong'o looked luxurious in coral at an event in New York, in 2017.

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Living Coral - The feathery ruffles at the top give this dress a lot of pop.

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50s - In 2016 the actress went for a 50s-style white, transparent number.

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50s - The classic flower print was upgraded with sparkles and unconventional sheer portions. 

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Jacquard - But at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards, she went for a more colorful look.

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In the details - It's all about the hair accessory! Looks like the actress is bringing in the scrunchie back. 

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Queen of Katwe - In London, Nyong'o ditched dresses for this fabulous ensemble.

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Queen of Katwe - Her headgear and blue earring combo was a force to be reckoned with.

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Lilac - Nyong'o was lovely in lilac at a Disney premiere in 2006.

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Lilac - We adored the plunging neckline and the cheeky leg slit too!

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Lilac - The bright stripes also added a fun splash to this outfit.

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Strapless - Another alternative to a dress was this gorgeous pairing of strapless blouse and fun skirt.

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Strapless - A delicate pair of earrings added the finishing touch.

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Glitz and glamour - This more modest gown still wasn't lacking in glitz and glamour.

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Glitz and glamour - Here she went for a round and higher neck style.

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Mermaid - But if you thought you'd seen the extent of her unique style, think again.

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Mermaid - This was green, glitter, sequins, class, and shine all rolled into one. And no one has forgotten that high hairdo!

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Mermaid - And if you didn't think that was enough, the back will make your jaw drop.

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Fresh - This is so much more than just your basic red carpet dress.

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Fresh - Nyong'o's makeup was the secret to this ensemble: red lipstick and blue eye shadow in combination with her green dress made a fresh contrast.

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'Star Wars' - A 2015 'Star Wars' event in London was her chance to go space age and angular.

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'Star Wars' - A shock of blue lip color and nifty hair netting added some structure to the look.

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Queen of colors - This green vision is one of our favorites. She looks quietly composed, yet dazzling.

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Queen of colors - What a style queen! Her flowing gown and golden accessories made her rule that red carpet.

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Plunging neckline - Big prints are either hit or miss. Here Nyong'o knocked it out of the park!

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Plunging neckline - The dress had her typical plunging neckline.

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20s flapper - She was in green again at Charles James: Beyond Fashion, in 2014.

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20s flapper - The 20s-inspired look had fun details like the headband and small green stones worked into the dress's fabric.

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Golden Globes - The 2015 Golden Globes were the backdrop for this ruffled purple number. Nyong'o looked absolutely sensational.

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Golden Globes - The gorgeous bust was full of fun and personality.

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Winning look - And for her final appearance (in this gallery), we present Nyong'o's Oscar look in 2014! Pure regal beauty with golden accessories to match.

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Winning look - Perhaps she planned in advance to match her little gold statue!

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