30 SZA Outfits That Highlight Her Style Journey

SZA wears a pink ruffled halter dress and heeled sandals while standing in an art museum — @sza / Instagram

SZA is an artist in every respect. The musician's unique blend of R&B, pop, rap, and indie influences has earned her a wide fanbase as well as significant critical acclaim—her most recent album, SOS, received nine 2024 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. As if that weren't enough, she's also a fashion and beauty star, constantly making red carpet best dressed lists as well as inspiring fans with beauty trends like copper hair and countless viral Instagram selfies. SZA's style, which she's called "deep Brooklyn normcore," comprises staples like oversized sports jerseys, baggy jeans, and varsity jackets—but on the red carpets, we often see fairytale princess vibes with pink ballgowns and plenty of sparkle, plus she's a fan of cutout dresses that blend sexy with sophisticated. To check out her range for yourself, read on for 30 of SZA's best style moments of all time.

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Variety Hitmakers (2023)

SZA wears a lacy dress with plunge neckline, lace-up heels, and red curly hair — Getty Images

The 2023 honoree for Variety’s Hitmaker of the Year Award, SZA looked every bit the standout winner. She traded her signature oversized jersey and jeans for a lace-panel floral maxi dress by Zimmermann, which she paired with baby pink lace-up boots for a hopeless romantic vibe.

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WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards (2023)

SZA wears a black dress with white collar, white socks, and black heels — Getty Images

SZA kept it sweet and simple at the 2023 Innovator Awards in a long-sleeve black Maison Margiela dress with a white collar, emanating a soft goth, subtle Wednesday Addams vibe. She added frilly white socks and pointed black pumps for a school-girl flair.

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SZA x Tommy Hilfiger NYFW Brunch ’24 (2023)

SZA in Tommy Hilfiger matching black underwear and an oversized black, red, and white leather jacket with black biker boots — Getty Images

In 2023, SZA starred in Tommy Hilfiger's fall campaign and hosted a brunch during New York Fashion Week. For the occasion, she naturally arrived in a full look by the brand comprising matching black underwear, an oversized leather racer jacket, and black biker boots.

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Photoshoot in Paris (2023)

SZA wears a pink ruffled dress and open-toed heels while standing in a museum — @sza / Instagram

True SZA fans know that the best way to see the musician's style is to check her Instagram account. That's where she often captures her best looks, like this one from a trip to Paris, where she looked like a work of art in this Fancì Club hot pink semi-sheer dress with ruffles.

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Backstage in the Pacific Northwest (2023)

SZA wearing a matching brown jacket and pants set while winking and posing backstage — @sza / Instagram

SZA looked as stylish as ever in an Instagram photo dump she posted after the Pacific Northwest leg of her SOS tour. Here, she posed backstage in a matching brown faux leather set from Kim Shui.

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Webby Awards (2023)

SZA wearing a black dress with cutouts on the shoulders and upper thighs — @sza / Instagram

SZA racked up both a Webby Award and another fashion win in this black edgy cutout dress, which balanced bold and mysterious energies. Her cherry red lipstick and hidden heels only added to the look.

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Backstage in Atlanta (2023)

Close up of SZA wearing a statue dress holding her phone. — @sza / Instagram

SZA proved herself to be a true fashion girl at Atlanta's State Farm Arena in early March, wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier x Dover Street Market exclusive statue dress that has a playful, avant-garde appeal.

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Grammy Awards (2023)

Close up of SZA wearing a cutout black dress in a hotel lobby. — @sza / Instagram

While SZA didn't go home with any Grammys in 2023, she did have an amazing fashion moment. She presented in a Mugler black cutout gown that hugged her body in every way—perfect for music’s biggest night.

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Backstage Selfie (2022)

SZA taking mirror selfie wearing a green baseball cap with an upside smiley face and a cutout college t-shirt dress — @sza / Instagram

It’s no secret that part of SZA’s signature style is her sportswear, including oversized jerseys and baseball caps. In this mirror selfie from late 2022, she took her signature to a new level in a Khiry cutout dress featuring stitched-together college shirts. She added an Art by E upside down smiley face baseball cap for the ultimate street style vibes.

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Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Event (2022)

SZA wears sunglasses, a yellow and black moto jacket, black pants, open-toed shoes, and black handbag — @sza / Instagram

SZA was buzzing at 2022's Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Power Players Event, wearing a yellow and black moto jacket and black speed racer pants from Namilia. She added an Ottolinger black ceramic bag for a unique, artistic twist.

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Car Photoshoot (2022)

SZA wearing a tight black cutout catsuit and heels while leaning against an open car door — @sza / Instagram

One great thing about SZA's outfits is that a lot of her wardrobe isn’t major labels with high price tags: She often opts for accessible pieces while maintaining her signature cool energy. Here, she rocked a black rhinestone cutout jumpsuit and matching gloves from Poster Girl Official, elevating the look with sandals from Bottega Veneta.

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Met Gala (2022)

SZA wearing a pink Vivienne Westwood dress, black latex opera gloves, black tall boots, and oversized hat to the 2022 Met Gala — Getty Images

SZA shed her go-to tomboy style for a Barbie pink moment at the 2022 Met Gala, celebrating the theme "Gilded Glamour" in a bright pink Vivienne Westwood couture strapless gown featured a full skirt. She paired the statement with a custom wide-brim black hat from Sarah Sokol Millinery, plus black latex gloves and leggings from Atsuko Kudo for an edgy twist.

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Grammy Awards (2022)

SZA wears a tan tulle Jean Paul Gaultier gown with floral detailing to the 2022 Grammys red carpet — Getty Images

SZA was a 2022 Grammy winner for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Kiss Me More" with Doja Cat, and she dressed the part in this tan tulle gown with floral embellishments from Jean Paul Gaultier's spring 2006 collection. The long train made a dramatic statement, so the star kept her hair and makeup simple to let the dress shine.

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Performance (2021)

SZA wearing a red and white letterman jacket, a white cropped corset, patchwork pocket loose jeans, and a flannel tied around her waist. — Getty Images

In late 2021, SZA kept it casual for her performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Isaiah Rashad. Her laid-back look featured a red and white varsity jacket, a white cropped corset, and multi-pocket loose jeans with a flannel tied around her waist.

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Instagram Photoshoot (2021)

SZA wears glasses, a white tank top, a black jacket, cut off shorts, and Dr.Martens loafers. — @sza / Instagram

A classic outfit formula is a classic for a reason, as SZA highlighted when she wore a white tank top and denim cutoff shorts back in 2021. She added her own flair with a black Dickies jacket and Dr. Martens black tassel loafers—proving that a little styling goes a long way.

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Billboard Music Awards (2021)

SZA wearing a black banded mesh top, silver waist belt, and black Tabi boots while performing at the Billboard Music Awards — Getty Images

Attending the Billboard Music Awards to perform “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat, SZA made a statement in a bright yellow wig, a revealing black banded mesh top from Mugler, a silver waist belt from JéBlanc, and black Maison Margiela tabi boots.

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Super Bowl (2020)

SZA wearing a furry brown bucket hat, a light brown crop top, brown mini skirt with slit, and clear heeled sandals — @sza / Instagram

At the 2020 Super Bowl, SZA enjoyed the festivities in a light brown textured crop top, a brown mini skirt with a slit, and a brown fuzzy hat. The monochromatic moment effortlessly tied together the textural elements and feels a little mob wife chic years before the Sopranos-inspired aesthetic went viral.

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Vanity Fair Oscar Party (2020)

SZA wearing a black cut-out dress, black sandals, and a statement necklace to the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty — Getty Images

SZA seems to be a fan of cut-out clothing, like this black Natalie Rolt gown that she wore to the 2020 Oscars afterparty. She kept her hair and face fairly natural, but added black suede and rhinestone sandals from Alexandre Vauthier for a pop of sparkle.

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Revolve Festival (2019)

SZA wearing a pastel stripe knit dress, pink Converse, and pastel lavender blouse — @sza / Instagram

We don’t get to see SZA in pastels very often, so it was a real treat to see her at the Revolve festival wearing this Majorelle pastel rainbow knit dress with pink and orange Converse sneakers (which are now trending again) for a colorful but casual look.

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Dreamville Fest (2019)

SZA wearing a black bodysuit with yellow graphic pants and white sneakers — @sza / Instagram

In a totally different kind of festival look, SZA was all smiles backstage at Dreamville Fest in a black cropped bodysuit paired with vintage Yamaha motocross pants. The look is truly ideal for dancing and moving on stage.

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Home Photoshoot (2019)

SZA wearing a matching orange track suit, white sneakers, and updo hairstyle — @sza / Instagram

SZA reveled in a fresh fashion moment when she wore this athleisure look comprising an orange Champion jacket, matching pants, and white sneakers. The pulled-back hair brought it all together, proving that simple can be stunning.

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Academy Awards (2019)

SZA wearing a white Vivienne Westwood white floral ballgown with a high-low silhouette, a diamond choker, white sandals, and updo hairstyle — Getty Images

In 2019, SZA's song "All the Stars" from Black Panther received an Oscar nomination, and she looked like a true star in this white floral Vivienne Westwood ballgown with a high-low silhouette. She added a diamond choker and white Stuart Weitzman sandals, then piled her hair into a romantic updo to create a fairytale look.

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BET Soul Train Awards (2018)

SZA wearing a white outfit comprising bra top, cargo pants, and long jacket — Getty Images

SZA was in her track pants era when presenting at the 2018 Soul Train Awards, wearing a custom white L.A. Roxx outfit complete with cargo pants, a bra top, and a long, lightweight jacket to bring it all together.

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Girl Collective Campaign (2018)

SZA wearing a striped turtleneck top, red striped miniskirt, Fendi sock boots, and a bucket hat — @sza / Instagram

SZA was ahead of the ever-popular '90s and Y2K trends when she stepped out in a striped turtleneck top, mini skirt, Fendi sock boots, and a bucket hat for the Girl Collective campaign, for which she'd teamed up with Dove and Shonda Rhimes.

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MTV Video Music Awards (2018)

SZA wearing a light pink knit fringe halter dress paired with black strappy heels with purple butterflies — Getty Images

Pink has always been one of SZA's red carpet staples (and a solid one, at that), as she proved when she attended the 2018 VMAs in a light pink knit eyelash halter dress from Rodarte. Black Giuseppe Zanotti heels with purple butterflies completed what's yet another ahead-of-the-curve ensemble.

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Panorama Festival (2018)

SZA wearing an iris floral open-back silk dress, multicolored sneakers, and crew socks — @sza / Instagram

SZA looked dreamy at the Panorama festival in a floral open-back silk Zimmermann dress featuring side cutouts, which she paired with colorful sneakers to keep the fit laid-back.

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Met Gala (2018)

SZA wearing a light pink Versace gown with beaded bodice, beaded thigh-high stiletto boots, and a golden star headpiece to the 2018 Met Gala — Getty Images

For the 2018 Met Gala celebrating "Heavenly Bodies," the music artist looked angelic in this light pink Versace gown with a beaded bodice and matching thigh-high stiletto boots. The Renaissance-inspired gold headpiece featuring little stars was the crowning piece of a truly dreamy look.

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Proenza Schouler Fragrance Party (2018)

SZA wearing a black cutout dress and heels with metal detailing — Getty Images

SZA brought the heat to fashion week with this intricate black dress from Proenza Schouler, which featured unique cutouts on the front and embellishments on the bodice and skirt to add interest.

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Grammy Awards (2018)

SZA wearing a long silver tulle dress with glitter detailing on the 2018 Grammys red carpet — Getty Images

Attending her first Grammy Awards back in 2018, SZA embodied ethereal energy in this silver sequined tulle gown from Atelier Versace. To let the dress stand out, she kept the rest of the look simple with matching heels, understated jewelry, and natural hair and makeup.

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Performance (2017)

SZA wears sunglasses, a red oversized hoodie, and silver glitter boots — @sza / Instagram

We can see SZA’s early blending of tomboy and glam in this photo from a 2017 performance, in which she paired an oversized red hoodie with silver sparkling Giuseppe Zanotti boots to give the look a fun pop of sparkle.

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