SZA’s 30 Unforgettable Outfits Reflect Her Diverse and Impressive Style
SZA is a true artist. Her unique blend of R&B and pop influences, as well as rap and indie, has gained her a large fan base as well as critical acclaim. Her most recent album SOS received nine 2024 Grammy nods, including Album Of The Year. She’s a beauty and fashion star who is constantly on red carpet best dressed lists and inspires fans with beauty trends such as copper hair and viral Instagram selfies. SZA’s style is what she calls “deep Brooklyn normcore” and includes staples such as oversized sportswear, baggy denim, and varsity coats. But on red carpets we see a fairytale princess feel with pink ballgowns that are sexy and sophisticated. To see her collection for yourself, click here to read 30 of SZA’s most memorable style moments.
Variety HITmakers (2023)
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SZA, the 2023 recipient of Variety’s Hitmaker of the Year Award looked like a standout winner. She swapped her signature oversized jeans and jersey for a floral lace panel maxi dress from Zimmermann. She paired it with baby pink lace up boots to create a romantic look.
WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards (2023)
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SZA kept things simple and sweet at the 2023 Innovator Awards, wearing a black Maison Margiela long-sleeve dress with a collar in white. The look was softly gothic, with a subtle Wednesday Addams feel. She added frilly black and white pumps with pointed toes for a touch of schoolgirl style.
SZA x Tommy Hilfiger NYFW Brunch ’24 (2023)
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SZA hosted a brunch at New York Fashion Week in 2023 and starred as Tommy Hilfiger’s fall campaign. She wore a complete look from the brand, including matching black underwear and an oversized leather jacket.
Photoshoot at Paris (2023)
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SZA’s Instagram is the best place to find out about her style. She often posts her best looks on Instagram, such as this photo from a Paris trip, when she looked like an artist in a semi-sheer hot pink dress by Fanci Club with ruffles.
Backstage at the Pacific Northwest (2023).
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SZA was looking as stylish as ever after posting an Instagram photo dump following the Pacific Northwest leg her SOS Tour. She posed in matching faux leather outfits from Kim Shui backstage.
Webby Awards 2023
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SZA won a Webby Award for her black cutout dress with edgy, mysterious and bold energies. The cherry red lipstick, hidden heels and the dress’s edgy cutouts completed her look.
Backstage at Atlanta (2023)
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SZA showed that she is a fashion icon at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, in early March. She wore a Jean Paul Gautier x Dover Street Market exclusive Statue Dress with a playful and avant-garde look.
Grammy Awards 2023
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SZA may not have won any Grammys for 2023, but she had a stunning fashion moment. She wore a black cutout dress by Mugler that was perfect for the biggest music night.
Backstage Selfie (2022)
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SZA’s sportswear is a part of her signature style. This includes oversized jerseys, baseball caps and oversized t-shirts. In this selfie, taken in late 2022 she took her signature style to the next level with a Khiry dress that featured stitched-together collegiate shirts. She wore an Art by E baseball cap with a smiley upside down for the ultimate street-style vibes.
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Event (2022)
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SZA, dressed in a black and yellow speed racer jacket from Namilia and a yellow and white moto jacket, was a buzz at the 2022 Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Power Players Event. She added an Ottolinger ceramic black bag to give her look a unique and artistic touch.
Car Photoshoot 2022
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SZA often chooses affordable pieces that still maintain her cool, signature energy. She wore a black jumpsuit with rhinestones and matching gloves by Poster Girl Official. Bottega Veneta sandals elevated the look.
Met Gala (2022).
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SZA’s tomboy look was replaced by a Barbie-pink moment for the 2022 Met Gala. She wore a strapless dress in a vibrant pink Vivienne westwood couture with a full skirt. She added an edgy touch to the look with a wide-brimmed black hat by Sarah Sokol Millinery and black latex gloves from Atsuko KUDO.
Grammy Awards 2022
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SZA won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group performance for “Kiss Me More”, a duet she performed with Doja Cat. She looked like a star in this tan gown with floral embellishments, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring 2006 collection. SZA kept her makeup and hair simple so that the dress could shine. She was a 2022 Grammy winner for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Doja Cat.
Performance (2021) of ‘Jimmy Kimmel live! Performance (2021).
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SZA’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel live! in late 2021 with Isaiah Rashad was casual. Her relaxed look included a red-and-white varsity jacket with a cropped white corset and loose multi-pocket jeans. A flannel was tied around her waist.
Instagram Photoshoot (2021)
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SZA proved that a classic outfit formula has a purpose, when she wore denim cutoffs and a white tank in 2021. She added some flair to the look with a black Dickies coat and Dr. Martens black loafers.
Billboard Music Awards (2021)
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SZA attended the Billboard Music Awards in order to perform with Doja Cat “Kiss Me More”. She wore a yellow wig and a black mesh top by Mugler. A silver belt by JeBlanc was worn around her waist, as were black Maison Margiela Tabi boots.
Super Bowl (2020)
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SZA attended the 2020 Super Bowl in a light-brown textured crop top with a slit and a brown furry hat. The monochromatic look effortlessly ties together the textural components and has a mobwife chic feel, years before the Sopranos aesthetic became popular.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party (2010)
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SZA is a fan cut-out clothes, such as this Natalie Rolt black gown she wore at the Oscars 2020 afterparty. She kept the hair and makeup natural but added Alexandre Vauthier’s black suede rhinestones sandals for some sparkle.
Revolve Festival (2019)
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SZA is rarely seen in pastels, so seeing her at Revolve wearing this Majorelle pastel Rainbow Knit Dress with pink and Orange Converse Sneakers (which are currently trending) was a real treat.
Dreamville Fest (2019)
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SZA, in a completely different festival look at Dreamville Fest, was all smiles behind the scenes wearing a cropped black bodysuit with vintage Yamaha Motocross pants. This look is perfect for dancing on stage.
Home Photoshoot 2019
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SZA wore a new athleisure outfit consisting of an orange Champion jacket and matching pants with white sneakers. It was brought together by the pulled-back hair, which proved that simple can look stunning.
Academy Awards (2019)
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SZA was nominated for an Oscar in 2019 for her song “All the Stars”, from Black Panther. She looked stunning in a white floral Vivienne Westwood gown with a high/low silhouette. She piled up her hair in a romantic, fairytale-like style and added a diamond necklace with white Stuart Weitzman shoes.
BET Soul Train Awards (2018)
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SZA was wearing her track pants when she presented at the 2018 Soul Train Awards. She wore a white L.A. Roxx outfit with cargo pants and a bra top. A long, lightweight jacket completed the look.
Girl Collective 2018
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SZA was ahead in the ’90s & Y2K fashion trends with her striped turtleneck, mini skirt, Fendi sock booties, and bucket hat. She teamed up for the Girl Collective Campaign, which included Dove & Shonda Rhimes.
MTV Video Music Awards 2018
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SZA has worn pink on the red carpet for years (and it’s a good one). She proved this when she wore a Rodarte knit eyelash halter gown to the 2018 VMAs. Black Giuseppe Zanotti pumps with purple butterflies completed this avant-garde ensemble.
Panorama Festival (2018)
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SZA wore a floral Zimmermann dress with side cutouts and an open back. She paired it with colorful sneakers for a relaxed look.
Met Gala 2018
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The music artist looked like an angel in this light-pink Versace gown, complete with beaded bodice. She wore matching stilettos and thigh high boots. The Renaissance-inspired headpiece with stars and little gold beads was the crowning touch of this dreamy look.
Proenza Schouler Fragrance Party (2018)
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SZA brought the heat at fashion week with this black dress by Proenza Schouler. It featured unique cutouts in the front, and embellishments to the bodice and skirt for added interest.
Grammy Awards 2018
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SZA wore this silver sequined tulle dress from Atelier Versace to her first Grammy Awards in 2018. She embodied ethereal power in the gown. She kept the rest simple to let the dress shine. She wore matching heels, minimal jewelry and natural hair and make-up.
Performance 2017
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This photo of SZA from 2017 shows her early blend of tomboy with glam. She wore an oversized red sweatshirt and silver Giuseppe Zanotti shoes to add a little sparkle to the look.
