Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/WWD/Shutterstock (4963059co)
Yara Shahidi
Teen Choice Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 16 Aug 2015
Yara technically had her first credit when she was 6, but we're kicking off her red carpet retrospect at 15, when she's a year into black-ish. I can assure you, however, that six year-old Yara was CUTE -- as is this dress!
BET Awards, 2015
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Marsai Martin, left, and Yara Shahidi arrive at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles
2015 BET Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 28 Jun 2015
Speaking of cute, look at baby Marsai Martin!!
47th NAACP Image Awards, 2016 (in Milly)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (5582990ay)
Yara Shahidi
47th NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 05 Feb 2016
Yara really loves a pattern, as you'll soon see. This is very charming on her.
7th Annual Essence Black Women in Music, 2016
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (5586034b)
Yara Shahidi
7th Annual Essence Black Women in Music, Los Angeles, America - 11 Feb 2016
7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Music
She also has a deft hand with interesting shoes. (Stylist-wise, more recently she's been working with Jason Bolden, but she's also worked with Ade Samuel. They've both done very well by her.)
BET Awards, 2016 (in Tracy Reese)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook/Variety/Shutterstock (5736942q)
Yara Shahidi
BET Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 26 Jun 2016
WEARING TRACY REESE
REMEMBER HOW GOOD THIS WAS?
Emmy Performers Nominee Reception, 2016
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Buchan/Variety/Shutterstock (5898798d)
Yara Shahidi
Emmy Performers Nominee Reception, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - Sep 16 2016
This is very cool, although I WAS surprised when I noticed the split sleeve.
Entertainment Weekly Pre Emmy Party, 2016 (in Zimmerman and Houghton)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (5898806gv)
Yara Shahidi
Entertainment Weekly Pre Emmy Party, Los Angeles, USA - 16 Sep 2016
WEARING ZIMMERMAN JACKET AND HOUGHTON JUMPSUIT
Yara is also, by the way, very good at cute red carpet shots. This jumpsuit might be objectively a bit kooky, but she is TRULY working it.
68th Primetime Emmy Awards, 2016 (in Miau)
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Yara Shahidi
68th Primetime Emmy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 18 Sep 2016
68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards WEARING MIAU BY CLARA ROTESCU
See? This skirt looks so good in motion.
'A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls' Education', with Michelle Obama, 2016
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First lady Michelle Obama applauds actress Yara Shahidi while participating in Glamour's "A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls' Education," in celebration of International Day of the Girl and Let Girls Learn, at the Newseum in Washington
'A Brighter Future: A Global Conversation on Girls' Education', Washington DC, USA - 11 Oct 2016
I just wanted to revisit this moment.
ELLE Women in Hollywood, 2016 (in Stella McCartney)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook/WWD/Shutterstock (6727218bt)
Yara Shahidi
ELLE Women in Hollywood, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Oct 2016
WEARING STELLA MCCARTNEY
I feel like this pattern might also make for a soothing paint-by-numbers exercise.
Glamour Women of the Year Awards, 2016 (in Cynthia Rowley)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Shutterstock (7433900g)
Yara Shahidi
Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 14 Nov 2016
WEARING CYNTHIA ROWLEY
This is some complex pattern mixing.
ELLE's 6th Annual Women in Television Celebration, 2016
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9193263bv)
Yara Shahidi arrives at ELLE's 6th annual Women in Television celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel, in Los Angeles
ELLE's 6th Annual Women in Television Celebration, Los Angeles, USA - 20 Jan 2016
This might have been a tiny bit too big? ( I think I would have rolled up the sleeves and done a wide belt.)
Jingle Ball, 2016
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9059741h)
Yara Shahidi attends the 2016 Jingle Ball at Staples Center, in Los Angeles
2016 Jingle Ball - , Los Angeles, USA
And here, I sort of wish this was shorter?
InStyle and Warner Bros Golden Globes After Party, 2017 (in Schiaparelli)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (7747461em)
Yara Shahidi
InStyle and Warner Bros Golden Globes After Party, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 08 Jan 2017
Warner Bros. Pictures and InStyle Host 18th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party WEARING SCHIAPARELLI SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL *5744576m
This had to be so fun to wear.
15th Annual VES Awards, 2017 (in Alice + Olivia)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian To/Variety/Shutterstock (8301173n)
Yara Shahidi
15th Annual VES Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 07 Feb 2017
I am obsessed with this dress.
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' film premiere, 2017 (in Monse)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/Shutterstock (8883039ax)
Yara Shahidi
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 28 Jun 2017
WEARING MONSE
Yara is one of those people who can really wear basically anything -- this Monse piece is also well-chosen for her. Graphic and cheery, but not overwhelming.
Variety's Power of Young Hollywood, 2017 (in Philosophy)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (8988120nc)
Yara Shahidi
Variety's Power of Young Hollywood, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 08 Aug 2017
WEARING PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI
CUTE.
MTV Video Music Awards, 2017 (in Zimmermann)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/Shutterstock (9028385ex)
Yara Shahidi
MTV Video Music Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Aug 2017
WEARING ZIMMERMANN
This is very slinky, and glam, but she also changed out of it...
MTV Video Music Awards, 2017 (in Rodarte)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (9028016l)
Yara Shahidi
MTV Video Music Awards, Press Room, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Aug 2017
WEARING RODARTE
...and I might like this better?
69th Primetime Emmy Awards, 2017 (in Prada)
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Yara Shahidi arrives at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
69th Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 17 Sep 2017
The rare optimal use of masses of illusion netting.
Glamour's 'The Girl Project,' 2017 (in Hrsty and Prada)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amy Sussman/Shutterstock (9133226an)
Yara Shahidi
Glamour's 'The Girl Project' celebrating International Day of the Girl, New York, USA - 11 Oct 2017
WEARING HSTRY TOP SKIRT PRADA SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL *7889905bv
This is very cool on her.
2017 American Music Awards
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Yara Shahidi arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles
2017 American Music Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 19 Nov 2017
This is maybe a leeeetle overstyled.
2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards
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Yara Shahidi arrives at the MTV Movie and TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles
2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards - Red Carpet, Los Angeles, USA - 7 May 2017
This too, perhaps -- although I love the skirt AND the shoes.
2017 People's Choice Awards
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9241432cf)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles
2017 People's Choice Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 18 Jan 2017
This I might argue to be a mini. Am I critical in 2017?
48th Annual NAACP Image Awards, 2017
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Yara Shahidi arrives at the 48th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in Pasadena, Calif
48th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals, Pasadena, USA - 11 Feb 2017
I sort of want this to be mini, too?
The 23rd Annual SAG Awards, 2017 (in Naeem Khan)
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Yara Shahidi arrives at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, in Los Angeles
The 23rd Annual SAG Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 29 Jan 2017
REMEMBER HOW GOOD THIS WAS?!?
2017 BET Awards, 2017
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Yara Shahidi, winner of the young stars award, poses in the press room at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles
2017 BET Awards - Press Room, Los Angeles, USA - 25 Jun 2017
And this is superb.
Harper's BAZAAR's 150 Most Fashionable Women, 2017
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Yara Shahidi arrives at Harper's BAZAAR's 150 Most Fashionable Women at the Sunset Tower Hotel, in Los Angeles
Harper's BAZAAR's 150 Most Fashionable Women, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Jan 2017
I think she IS one of the 150 most fashionable women!
23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards, 2018
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9315488ur)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar, in Santa Monica, Calif
23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards - Arrivals, Santa Monica, USA - 11 Jan 2018
This is so glam. It has a great I'm Throwing A Fantastic Garden Party.
49th Annual NAACP Image Awards, 2018
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9322160y)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the 49th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in Pasadena, Calif
49th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals, Pasadena, USA - 15 Jan 2018
And this feels SO 90s.
24th Annual SAG Awards, 2018 (in Ralph Lauren)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9328376ji)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, in Los Angeles
24th Annual SAG Awards - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 21 Jan 2018
You can't really tell here, but this was pants. (It's cool.)
'Black Panther' film premiere, 2018 (in Etro)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/Shutterstock (9343212is)
Yara Shahidi
'Black Panther' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 29 Jan 2018
WEARING ETRO DRESS SHOES BY CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
This press tour was so enjoyable.
2018 Kids' Choice Awards
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9475594bg)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the Kids' Choice Awards at The Forum, in Inglewood, Calif
2018 Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals, Inglewood, USA - 24 Mar 2018
This is pleasantly floaty, and just right for this event.
Brooks Brothers Bicentennial Celebration, 2018
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9642721a)
Yara Shahidi attends the Brooks Brothers bicentennial celebration at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York
Brooks Brothers Bicentennial Celebration, New York, USA - 25 Apr 2018
Very preppy and crisp on her.
2018 Met Gala, 2018 (in Chanel)
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Yara Shahidi attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibition, in New York
2018 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala, New York, USA - 07 May 2018
I didn't love this, but I did really like the length on her.
MTV Movie & TV Awards, 2018 (in Tory Burch)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (9718369ik)
Yara Shahidi
MTV Movie & TV Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 16 Jun 2018
WEARING CUSTOM TORY BURCH
This works so well on her.
70th Primetime Emmy Awards, 2018
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup/Shutterstock (9886538gx)
Yara Shahidi
70th Primetime Emmy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 17 Sep 2018
And this manages to be slinky and still appropriate.
'Smallfoot' film premiere, 2018 (in Chanel)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (9889652bm)
Yara Shahidi
'Smallfoot' film premiere, Los Angeles, USA - 22 Sep 2018
WEARING CHANEL SAME OUTFIT AS CATWALK MODEL *9658635dx
This is charming on her (although I sort of wish it were sleeveless).
Elle Women in Hollywood, 2018 (in Calvin Klein)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WWD/Shutterstock (9933443ff)
Yara Shahidi
Elle Women in Hollywood, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 15 Oct 2018
WEARING CALVIN KLEIN
Classic CK works well on her.
25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2019 (in Fendi)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (10074798gg)
Yara Shahidi
25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Jan 2019
Wearing Fendi Same Outfit as catwalk model *9731960aq
Her head looks great and she's working this as well as possible but also what is Fendi doing lately?
50th Annual NAACP Image Awards, 2019 (in Balmain)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (10182681ck)
Yara Shahidi
50th Annual NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 30 Mar 2019
Wearing Balmain Same Outfit as catwalk model *10123871bo
"How did she sit in this?" I wondered.
50th Annual NAACP Image Awards, 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (10182770m)
Yara Shahidi poses in the press room at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
50th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Press Room, Los Angeles, USA - 30 Mar 2019
The front bit comes off!
2019 Met Gala, in Prada
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Yara Shahidi arrives on the red carpet for the 2019 Met Gala, the annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, in New York, New York, USA, 06 May 2019. The event coincides with the Met Costume Institute's new spring 2019 exhibition, 'Camp: Notes on Fashion', which runs from 09 May until 08 September 2019.
2019 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA - 06 May 2019
I maen, it MIGHT be camp?
BET Awards, 2019 (in Prabal)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (10317961ii)
Yara Shahidi
BET Awards, Arrivals, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Jun 2019
Wearing Prabal Gurung, Shoes by Christian Louboutin
This works on her but also looks a little bit like she's trying on a fancy skirt without taking off her daytime top.
LACMA Art and Film Gala, 2019 (in Gucci)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (10462329bu)
Yara Shahidi
LACMA Art and Film Gala, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 02 Nov 2019
Wearing Gucci
This is super swell, though.
77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 2020
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (10518743s)
Yara Shahidi arrives at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif
77th Annual Golden Globe Awards - InStyle and Warner Bros. Afterparty, Beverly Hills, USA - 05 Jan 2020
This color is glorious on her.
51st Annual NAACP Image Awards, 2020 (in Gucci)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10563793bq)
Yara Shahidi
51st Annual NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles, USA - 22 Feb 2020
Wearing Gucci same outfit as catwalk model *10110781ag
