Aretha Franklin Knew How to Dress Like a Diva
Franklin circa 1965.
Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Aretha Franklin, in addition to being the Queen of Soul, knew how to dress herself for maximum impact. In the ’60s, it was tartan miniskirts and mod dresses. In the 2010s, she turned to caftans and glitter. Her hairstyle changed regularly, but fur was a constant through the decades. In honor of Franklin, who passed away today at the age of 76, here’s a look through some of her best looks, from the orange dress she wore to Bill Clinton’s inauguration to the fascinator she wore to Barack Obama’s (she’s lived a life). It’s a whirlwind tour of feathers, furs, and hats, with a few sleek looks — a ’60s floor-length dress, for example — thrown in. But regardless, one thing’s for sure: she was never afraid to make a statement.
May 4, 1969: At the Andy Williams show. Photo: Fred A. Sabine/NBC via Getty Images
February 5, 2011: At a photo shoot for the Grammys. Photo: Monica Morgan/WireImage/Getty Images
May 16, 1968: Dancing for the cameras. Photo: Express Newspapers/Getty Images
April 12, 2012: At the 10th Annual TV Land Awards. Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
June 24, 2000: At the JVC Jazz Festival. Photo: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images
Circa 1970: At the Grammys. Photo: Tim Boxer/Getty Images
Circa 1967: At a photo shoot. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
October 30, 2014: With Alicia Keys at the Keep A Child Alive 11th Annual Black Ball. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Child2014/WireImage/Getty Images
November 8, 2014: At the Fox Theater. Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Circa 1965: At a photo shoot. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
1973: At a photo shoot. Photo: Anthony Barboza/Getty Images
Circa 1968: At a photo shoot. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
March 22, 2015: At her birthday celebration at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Photo: Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagic/Getty Images
January 20, 1993: singing during President Bill Clinton's inauguration-week festivities. Photo: Cynthia Johnson/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty
July 4, 2004: Attending P. Diddy's White Party. Photo: Getty Images
April 14, 2016: At her 74th birthday celebration. Photo: Steve Mack/Getty Images
January 20, 2009: At President Barack Obama's inauguration. Photo: Brooks Kraft/Corbis via Getty Images
1971: With her father and sister for a photo shoot. Photo: Anthony Barboza/Getty Images
April 19, 2017: At the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival Opening Gala. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Circa 1964: At a photo shoot. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Circa 1967: At a performance. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
June 28, 1968: Performing at Madison Square Garden. Photo: Walter Iooss Jr/Getty Images
February 8, 2008: At the 2008 MusiCares person of the year awards. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
February 14, 2008: At the 39th NAACP Image Awards. Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images
January 1, 1968: Performing in the United Kingdom. Photo: David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images
November 7, 2017: At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Fall gala. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images
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