Ever since parting ways with Fifth Harmony [1], Normani Kordei [2]'s solo career has been soaring – and so has her personal style. Expressing your unique fashion sense when you're a part of a girl group is a bit tricky, since music groups are generally expected to dress alike for their brand identity. But for the past year, we've watched Normani's red carpet style become sexier, bolder, and much more polished.
The "Motivation" [3] singer is becoming known for her perfectly styled, standout red carpet looks, so we took a deep dive into Normani's best fashion moments to find out why she always looks so damn good. First thing's first, she frequently wears a palette that complements her rich skin tone (classic white satin and black patent leather, with a range of outfits in jewel tones — think emerald, ruby, and yellow topaz). Normani's also a huge fan of long, sparkling sheer gowns, which she always manages to pull off in a very sultry yet elegant way, without looking over the top. Coordinating sets are also a go-to for Normani, which we've learned is an easy way to look polished and put together with minimal effort.
Ahead are 23 of Normani's best-ever red carpet looks that will give you the motivation to make waves with your own party season looks.
Normani Attends the 5th Annual Diamond Ball
Normani is so skilled at walking the line between sexy and elegant. She looked incredible at Rihanna's 2019 Diamond Ball [5]. White is definitely her colour, but we're mesmerised by the artful construction of her J'Aton Couture gown, Gianvito Rossi heels, and Bvlgari jewels.
Normani Attends the Target 20th Anniversary Collection
Pretty in pink, this blush pink corset Zigman mini dress [6] is so sweet, but Normani's top knot, black bag, and confident pose add edge and contrast to this great look.
Normani Attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
Wow! Normani showed up to the 2019 VMAs looking like an absolute superstar. She rocks this sexy, sparkling Nicolas Jebran dress so well, and paired the look with red Louboutins, and Stefere jewelry.
Normani Attends the Premiere of Disney's The Lion King
Normani was looking so stunning in this champagne Julien Macdonald gown at The Lion King premiere that she almost upstaged the queen herself – Beyoncé Knowles [7].
Normani Attends 2019 Roc Nation The Brunch
Normani in this rainbow beaded Rami Kadi dress is such a fun look.
Normani Attends Wild 94.9's FM's Jingle Ball
Sporty on the top, business on the bottom. Normani mixes street style and corporate chic for Capital One's Jingle Ball.
Normani Attends Khalid's 21st Birthday Party
This look has a casual vibe to it, with the oversize denim shirt and trousers, but the head to toe white and pointed-toe heels keep it elevated.
Normani Attends the American Music Awards
Jewel tones look incredibe on Normani, and this classically elegant teal Carolina Herrera gown is a winner.
Normani Attends the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
*breathe* A year before Normani stunned us in an animal-print a custom-made Lethicia Bronstein Dress at the Savage x Fenty show [8], she wore this sultry lace slip dress to the Billboard Music Awards.
Normani Attends the 2018 Soul Train Awards
When Normani isn't looking angelic in white satin, she's looking strong and confident in this sexy black patent Raisa and Vanessa dress.
Normani Attends Harper's Bazaar Celebrates Icons by Carine Roitfeld
For the Harper's Bazaar party, Normani dressed like the icon that she's becoming in gown by Rami Kadi, Gianvito Rossi heels, and jewels from CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Normani Attends the Premiere of Columbia Pictures's Equalizer 2
We're convinced that a bold white outfit brings out Normani's confidence. She's wearing her Misha Collection blazer dress like, "Yeah, I'm that b*tch" and we stan.
Normani Sttends the Launch of the Boohoo.com Spring Collection
Normani's emerald satin two-piece set is giving us major party season outfit inspiration. It's so easy to wear and she looks great.
Normani Attends the 2018 NBA Awards Show
Category: Morticia Addams eleganza. Normani killed this black sheer cutout gown and those long fringed sleeves are just fabulous, dahling.
Normani Attends Rihanna's 4th Annual Diamond Ball
These are the looks that Normani is becoming known for: elegant white formfitting gowns that make her look like royalty. This one's by Jean Louis Sabaji.
Normani Attends Spotify's Best New Artist Party
Normani was looking bossed up in this red sequin suit.
Normani Visits the SiriusXM Studios
Normani and Fenty are a match made in heaven; both represent the strong, commanding presence of a pop diva. We're loving that Normani chose to wear this streetwear-inspired two-tone blue minidress straight off the Fenty x Puma runway.
Normani Attends A Place Called Home's 12th Annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event
A co-ordinating set is always a good idea. Normani looks effortlessly polished.
Normani Attends GQ Celebrates the 2018 All-Stars
Normani switched it up with this silver-grey co-ordinating set and paired it with a plunging black bodysuit – and we love it!
Normani Attends the Teen Choice Awards 2018
This was a fun look, and very appropriate for the Teen Choice Awards: a sparkling Tommy Hilfiger bandeau top and co-ordinating maxi skirt in red check with a very high leg slit, Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, and Borgioni jewels.
Normani Attends the 2018 Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch
Although she looks great in monochromatic looks, we love when Normani plays with colour. The topaz yellow satin jumpsuit, with gold heels, and a grey-and-blue faux-fur coat is a fire combo.
Normani Attends the 4th Annual Tidal X
This dress has an optical illusion going on. We're loving Normani's bold take on a classic wrap dress.
Normani Attends 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball
There's a lot going on in Normani's look: black organza off-the-shoulder top, black patent-leather pencil skirt, and fun heels with a neon green ankle strap — we're kind of into it.