Private Icon: Beyoncé In Dreamgirls

David James/Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock Fashion If there was an Oscar for best dressed... by Erika Harwood Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: April 29, 2021

Beyoncé as a back-up singer? It’s something you’d only be able to find in Dreamgirls . For the 2006 film, Bey embraced the retro fashions of the ‘60s and ‘70s for a performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Get inspired by her style moments from the film ahead.

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David James/Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock The satin head scarf may be summer’s big accessory , but Beyoncé as a 1960s back-up singer was way ahead of the curve.

HEIDI SILK HEAD SCARF Frankies Bikinis $63 $105 See on Frankies Bikinis

SILK SCARF AZ Factory A scarf big enough to wear just about any place on your body. $230 See on AZ Factory

Respect Protect Love The Black Woman Satin Headwrap Scarf HGC Apparel A statement-making scarf previously seen in the official 2021 Grammy gift bag. $45 See on HGC Apparel

Graphic-print silk scarf Casablanca Palm trees? For summer? It may not be groundbreaking, but it is good. $151 See on Farfetch

Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock Bey as Deena Jones channeled all the necessary ‘60s trends, including mod shift dresses.

Menphi faux leather dress Nanushka Made from a smooth faux leather, this mini dress will easily transport you back in time a few decades. $247 $495 See on Mytheresa

Before You Go-Go Mini Dress ModCloth A mod-style shift dress inspired by the one and only Cher. $79 See on ModCloth

Vegan Leather Mini Dress KENDALL + KYLIE A tanned vegan leather mini dress made for a 2021 dreamgirl. $98 See on Revolve

Solare Shift Dress AS by DF A comfortable shift dress that's great for back-up singer choreo. $198 See on Verishop

Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock On to the 1970s, which saw Beyoncé in a flowing halter dress with a bold print.

HOCKNEY DRESS House of Sunny The Instagram-famous, Kendall Jenner-loved knit dress. £98 See on House of Sunny

Halter Textured Maxi Dress Eloquii A simple halter dress in a classic vintage hue. $109.95 See on Eloquii

Mixed Scarves Crossed Front Maxi Dress Farm Rio Show off your love of scarves with this fringe maxi dress. $210 See on Farm Rio

TRIANGLE DRESS ZEBRA FLORAL Collina Strada A 2021 take on floral print for a look that's uniquely Collina Strada. $500 See on Collina Strada

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