Best Street Style Fashion at ESSENCE Fest 2024

When it comes to ESSENCE Fest, the most important thing to remember is to be yourself. That’s how you’ll feel the most comfortable in your skin. Instagram user Tiffany M. Battle did that in a dress from Johanna Ortix, bag by Zara, necklace by Candid Art and bracelet from Sheila Gray.

Summer is when you get the chance to let loose and have fun with your fashion. Instagram user fummiford did that in jeans from Citizens of Humanity, a top from Forever 21 and a bag from Balmain.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that it’s easy to get a natural look. For Black women, being natural requires a little extra maintenance.

Fringe is never going out of style and we’re OK with that.

ESSENCE Fest is a marathon, not a sprint. That means comfort and style should work together to get you through the weekend.

There’s a lot of business networking at ESSENCE Fest, so you definitely want to bring your best power fits to the big event.

If you’re planning to have some bad girl fun at the Usher concert, you want to stand out in the crowd.

Summer in New Orleans with thousands of Black women celebrating us is the time to break out all your colors.

As much as we love the high fashion, show-stopping pieces, there’s always something cool and timeless about the simplicity of a black top and jeans.

If you’re going to see thee Hot Girl herself, Megan Thee Stallion, you better bring your best.

What makes ESSENCE Fest work so well is that we get the full spectrum of Black style. There are those who go full runway ready at eight in the morning, and then there are those of us who just want to be cute and comfortable. Guess what? It all works.

It is impossible to maintain curls this on point in New Orleans humidity, so props to Instagram user brittanydbradley for her stellar crown.

You absolutely can never go wrong with an eye-catching geometric design.

Between the surprise storms and uneven sidewalks, boots are your best friend in New Orleans.

If ever there’s a weekend where you can take chances and mix it up your looks, it’s ESSENCE Fest. Do not be afraid to make a statement and stand out.