Urban Style Photos: Jill Scott Fashion Transformation
Jill Scott Fashion Transformation
Who Was Jill Scott?
The Year 2000
Jill Scott busted onto the soul/R&B scene with her debut album 'Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1' in the year 2000. Her style reflected her roots, having come up from the bohemian spoken word circuit where she was discovered.
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A Woman of Color
Simple Styles & Natural Hair
Scott maintained her care-free "natural woman" look during 2001, looking stunning with short hair and an eye-catching dress in a robust red color. It will be some time before she gets to red carpet fabulous, but she had a distinct look of her own.
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Golden Lady
With Shimmering Style
As Jill's time in the spotlight grew, so did her diversity of clothing. Here performing at the 2002 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards we finally see Jill amp up her ensemble in glittering layers of gold and a dramatic afropuff hair style.
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Suited
Dapper Doll
In 2003, Jill tried a completely different menswear approach to the red carpet, topping off her presentation with a hat. While perhaps not the best outfit, it was a departure from her boho style that showed a new taste for fashion experimentation.
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Can't Let Go
Glittering Hippie
In a moment that plagues many stars going from grunge to glam, here we see Jill Scott pairing a pretty sequined top with an old jean jacket -- she can't let go of the coffee house aesthetic of her past. She won a grammy in 2005 for her song "Cross My Mind," but wins no awards for this bipolar outfit.
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Raise Your Hair
A Styling Breakthrough
While jeans continued to prevail for Jill in day-to-day wear, Ms. Scott did begin to experiment more with her hair styles over time. She maintained a kinky feel, moving away from pure afros to color and textured looks.
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Like a Glove
Leather Lovely
In a more elaborately beautiful braided hair style, Jill Scott finally shows off her shape in a clinging and sexy leather suit. We can see her confidence in her curves.
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Straighten This Out
New Locks, New Film
At the Sundance Film Festival in 2007, Jill revealed the new straightened hair style that she would sport for her role in the Tyler Perry film, 'Why Did I Get Married.' Scott also wears grey, a hot color for 2007.
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Red Carpet Ready
Jill Scott Arrives
After starring in her first major film role, Jill Scott found the world-premiere diva attire that is perfect for her. At the opening of 'Why Did I Get Married,' she shows the final stage in her fashion transformation, with flowing gown and sexy, modern hair. Jill Scott, your style is finally golden!
