In preparation for the BET Awards, we wanted to jump in to see how one style star in particular, Janelle Monae, has evolved over the years. Now, some may say that she hasn’t shown much ‘evolution’ since her earlier days, however, this girl brings a whole new definition to what it means to be a fashion ‘it’ girl.
As an avid follower of Janelle Monae long before she became a popularized name, I have always loved two main things about her style: 1) She keeps it simple with black, white and red, and 2) she consistently borders between feminine and menswear. It’s nothing to see her at an awards show in an expertly tailored menswear-inspired tuxedo, followed by front row seats to a fashion show clad in feminine and dainty dresses.
Her style may not be for everyone, but she’s definitely grown into her own aesthetic from her earlier years where you saw her sporting suit after suit. I find it extremely refreshing to see someone revamp the same color scheme time after time, without once boring you. 
Janelle’s style is one ALL her own, and we just can’t get enough.
As an avid follower of Janelle Monae long before she became a popularized name, I have always loved two main things about her style: 1) She keeps it simple with black, white and red, and 2) she consistently borders between feminine and menswear. It’s nothing to see her at an awards show in an expertly tailored menswear-inspired tuxedo, followed by front row seats to a fashion show clad in feminine and dainty dresses.Her style may not be for everyone, but she’s definitely grown into her own aesthetic from her earlier years where you saw her sporting suit after suit. I find it extremely refreshing to see someone revamp the same color scheme time after time, without once boring you. Janelle’s style is one ALL her own, and we just can’t get enough.
Check out our curated gallery to see her looks over the years. Are you excited to see what she’ll be wearing at Sunday’s BET Awards?
Check out her music video for ‘Yoga’:
