Happy Birthday, SZA! Her Top 5 Fashion Moments
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SZA’s style is, without question, one of the most captivating in the industry. At first glance, it might not seem like it, but a closer look at her fits reveals her true artistry. Her tasteful blend of unlikely pieces and patterns make for an eclectic indie aesthetic that many cannot pull off.
To celebrate her birthday, we’re revisiting her top five most iconic fashion moments.
Top 5 SZA Fashion Looks
1. Dreamville fest, 2024
SZA at Dreamville Fest 2024, Styled by Sierra Renas. Courtesy: Instagram/@SZA
One of my favorite elements in SZA’s wardrobe is her vintage clothing. She and her stylists have a sharp eye for scouting beautiful, rare pieces that are both timeless and undeniably modern. Here, she stuns in a whimsical vintage John Galliano top, effortlessly blending eras.
2. Alternative Press Magazine, 2023
SZA for the 2023 Cover of Alternative Press Magazine. Courtesy: Alternative Press/Daniel Prakopcyk
The 2000s trend of skirts over jeans made a huge comeback in 2024, and dare we say, SZA helped lead the charge. In an early 2023 cover shoot for alt-music magazine, Alternative Press, she sported the layered look with signature confidence.
SZA’s embrace of alternative fashion and music not only redefines trends but also creates a safe space for unorthodox Black female expression.
3. Met Gala after party, 2024
SZA at the 2024 Met Gala after party wearing a vintage Versace dress.
Although SZA didn’t grace the Met Gala stairs this year, she made sure to stun at the after-party in a vintage Versace ensemble that gave minimalism at its finest. While it looks like a basic pairing of a dress and heels, every detail from her ginger curls to that striking emerald handbag was meticulously chosen. Everything came together in harmony, proving that sometimes it’s all in the details.
4. “Shirt” Music Video, 2022
SZA on set of the “Shirt” music video. Styled by: Alejandra LaPilusa. Courtesy: Instagram/@NaezrahLooks
While makeup’s role in fashion often gets overlooked, SZA embraces its stylistic and storytelling abilities.
In the “Shirt” music video, SZA’s bold makeup choices fastens itself to her character’s journey, evolving from a feisty, Bonnie-like figure fiercely loyal to her man, to a haunting, sensual ghost, who returns to her ex seeking vengeance. Throughout the video, each look accentuates the shifting facets of SZA’s character.
Recently, SZA has continued to experiment, leaning into a more surreal, insect-inspired look that further sets her apart as a unique force in fashion.
5. 60th Grammys, 2018
SZA at the 2018 Grammy Awards wearing an Atelier Versace gown, styled by Dianne Garcia. Courtesy: Getty Images.
No list of SZA’s iconic looks would be complete without this ethereal moment. When she arrived at the 2018 Grammy Awards in a sequined Atelier Versace gown, she caused a stir within the fashion community. With a blend of sultry and whimsical, her stylist Dianne Garcia created one of SZA’s most captivating looks.
Happy birthday SZA! Here’s to more life, and more fly looks!