Recently, Queen Bey has been blessing our Instagram timelines with the most spectacular, never the same, totally unique and completely never been done before outfit pics. But the truth is that Yoncé has always had the ultimate fit pics.
Story by Sarah Ogunmuyiwa
As Beyoncé’s style and discography evolved over the years, so has her creative direction in presenting her style. No matter what year it is, her creative direction is timeless. We can use her methods to influence the way we curate our own style presentation to the public.
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“Dangerously in Love” Beyoncé serves Versace 2003 Spring Fashion Runway looks with bright pink vinyl-like backdrops. This setting coordinates perfectly with the funky patterns and bright colors of her two piece. Using solid colored walls, especially those with bright colors as a backdrop, is a perfect way to emulate this look. Just make sure the colors don’t clash!
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“B’day” Beyoncé showed us her “girl next door” persona in an album that was more personal than the previous one, while adding a touch of Southern twang. Yoncé matches this vibe with nature shots that she takes to the next level by adding unique props to the set. Nature shots are a great way to show off your style while coming across as someone who is personable. We stan a down to earth queen!
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After dropping “I AM… SASHA FIERCE,” Queen Bey went for more sophisticated black and white photos that aligned with the overall suave theme of the album. This “Single Ladies” era look, can be easily replicated by using any plain white wall as a backdrop for your photos. Use a black and white filter on your phone or use Photoshop to make color edits, as seen in the first photo.
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After dropping “IASF,” the album dedicated to her alter ego, Beyoncé went on a hiatus and then dropped “4,” an album dedicated to her journey of self-love. During this time, she was traveling the world, trying vegan diets and being carefree. These fun, flirty and fused colors paired with her blithe poses in her fit pics, showcase the overall feel-good sentiment of the album. The best way to follow suit to this carefree style is to have fun with your poses.
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With the drop of iconic music videos like “7/11,” Beyoncé co-sign the era of the so-called Instagram baddie. Mirror selfies, poses in front of conventional backgrounds and poses that exude confidence go perfectly with the theme of “Beyoncé,” an album about modern female empowerment and bodily autonomy. The Instagram baddie fit pic is easy to emulate. Wear an outfit that makes you feel good, choose any background and work that front camera! The most important things you need are confidence and a stellar power pose.
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Post “Lemonade,” post twins Bey steps into the contemporary artsy scene with editorial-style edits added to her fit pics. She plays with styles seemingly inspired by contemporary artists such as Kehinde Wiley and Yayoi Kusama. Bey’s current representation of that style is an accurate reflection of how her project “Lemonade” has put Black artists and artists of color at the forefront of her creative work.
From the evolution of Yoncé’s fit pics, we can learn how to use her creative visions to enhance our own style execution and how to stay fierce.
