2026 NAACP Awards: Folks Wearing Black

Teyana Taylor in Ashi Studio

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Teyana Taylor attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)

It's a bit hard to see her dress here, but I couldn't resist this photo; it's so charming.

Teyana Taylor in Ashi Studio

Teyana Taylor at the 57th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Here you go! Confirmation that this dress is great.

Kerry Washington in Sergio Hudson

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Kerry Washington attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This entire look is VERY 1990s bridesmaid/prom -- but not in a bad way. It's very pretty.

Kerry Washington in Sergio Hudson

And simple and gorgeous from the front.

Nnamdi Asomugha

I just realized this blazer might be a navy blue but regardless: He is, of course, in addition to being a former NFL player, also Mr. Kerry Washington.

Uzo Aduba in Kamila Purshie

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Uzo Aduba attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)

HELLO GLAMOROUS. I love seeing Uzo done up to the nines; I'm mad they cancelled The Residence, but let's get this woman a job where she plays a gorgeous rich bitch on a fabulous soap!

Issa Rae in Rhea Costa

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Issa Rae attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP)

This is charming and perfect.

Regina Hall

I think Regina needed some diamonds.

Patina Miller

Patina, too, could use some more diamonds. More diamonds for everyone!

Tyla in Marc Bouwer

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Tyla attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP)

See? SHE'S wearing enough diamonds. (This is so Late 90s Supermodel and I wholly endorse.)

Cheryl James aka Salt, DJ Spinderella and Sandra Denton aka Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa

This is extremely fun and they also look like they're in the credits for a new season of Vanderpump Rules, which they absolutely ought to be in.

Tyler James Williams in Sergio Hudson

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Tyler James Williams attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP)

This is kicky and dapper.

Halle Bailey in Stephane Rolland

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Halle Bailey attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for NAACP)

Whoops, technically, I think this is a dark brown. I don't hate it!

Chloe Bailey in Christian Siriano

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Chloe Bailey attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP)

I do think this might be the worst look of the night, though. It just looks unfinished; if it were lined all the way down, it would be good. (Christian's most recent collection was kinda all over the place.)

Aldis Hodge

REASONABLE KLAXON.

Miles Caton

That jacket is fun.

Regé-Jean Page

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Reg√©-Jean Page attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP)

Speaking of fun!