Lupita Nyong’o in Chocolate Plongé Leather-and-Georgette Dress

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Wearing her hair in a dramatic updo by salon-professional Vernon Francois, Lupita Nyong’o stunned in a custom chocolate plongé leather-and-georgette Michael Kors Collection Pre-Fall 2020 gown at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards.

Lupita Nyong'o sharing a laugh with Niecy Nash at the 2020 Critics’ Choice AwardsLupita Nyong’o sharing a laugh with Niecy Nash at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020

Nominated for Best Actress for her work in Us as Adelaide Wilson/Red, the 36-year-old Little Monsters actress lost to Renée Zellweger for her performance in Judy.

She was joined on the blue carpet by Niecy Nash, who hosted the Style Network show Clean House from 2003 to 2010.

Lupita Nyong'o wearing a Michael Kors Collection chocolate plongé leather-and-georgette dressLupita Nyong’o wearing a Michael Kors Collection chocolate plongé leather-and-georgette dress

Styled by Micaela Erlanger, the Kenyan-Mexican actress paired her leather-accented Michael Kors dress with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Pomellato jewelry, and a Tyler Ellis clutch.

While not visible due to the length of her dress, Lupita wore brown patent leather Betty peep-toe platform sandals that you can buy at GZ Design and Farfetch.

Lupita Nyong'o had her hair done by international award-winning celebrity hairstylist Vernon FrancoisLupita Nyong’o had her hair done by international award-winning celebrity hairstylist Vernon Francois

Earlier this month, Lupita wore a Celine dress with Cartier jewelry when joining Salma Hayek and Billy Porter for the 2020 National Board Of Review Gala in New York City.

Salma Hayek, Lupita Nyong'o, and Billy Porter at the 2020 National Board Of Review GalaSalma Hayek, Lupita Nyong’o, and Billy Porter at the 2020 National Board Of Review Gala in New York City on January 8, 2020

One day earlier, the actress also wore a neon green Valentino Spring 2020 dress to the 2019 New York Film Critics Circle Awards in New York City. She won Best Actress at the event. Which of her outfits is your favorite?

Lupita Nyong’o looked fabulous in neon green at the 2019 New York Film Critics Circle AwardsLupita Nyong’o looked fabulous in neon green at the 2019 New York Film Critics Circle Awards in New York City on January 7, 2020

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