Shades of Green Dresses Are Trending on the NAACP Awards 2024 Red Carpet With Hailey Bailey, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington and More

Stars including Halle Bailey, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Kerry Washington brought shades of green to the red carpet at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Emerald, chartreuse and olive tones were trending at New York Fashion Week fall 2024 according to Pantone. Last month, the company revealed its Fashion Color Trend Report, listing leafy hues like Fern, Aventurine and Golden Palm as three of its most popular colors favored by designers.

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Ahead, see how celebrities channeled the trend at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey in green mermaid dress at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Halle Bailey at the NAACP Image Awards on March 16 in Los Angeles.

Bailey opted for a strapless emerald green gown from Nicole + Felicia Couture, which featured rosette details and a mermaid silhouette. The “Grown-ish” star accessorized with diamond drop earrings and rings. The singer and actress was styled by Nichole Goodman, who has worked with Bailey since 2022. Goodman has also curated looks for Bailey’s mentor, BeyoncĂ©.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Sheryl Lee Ralph at the NAACP Image Awards on March 16 in Los Angeles.

Ralph’s one-shoulder Georges Hobeika gown, which featured a flowing chiffon cape and gradient sequins, came from the label’s fall 2023 collection. The “Abbott Elementary” star accessorized with W.Salamoon earrings and gold Saint Laurent Tribute platforms. Stylist Ivy Coco Maurice dressed Ralph for the occasion.

Kerry Washington

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Kerry Washington attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Kerry Washington at the NAACP Image Awards on March 16 in Los Angeles.

Washington wore a corseted Vivienne Westwood gown complete with reflective fabric and a floor-length train. The actress added on gold, diamond and emerald jewels by Bulgari, completing her look with D’Accori heels. Washington was styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, the duo known for dressing Jennifer Lopez, Lily Collins and Hailee Steinfeld.

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Halle Bailey at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Halle Bailey at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Andra Day at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Andra Day at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Yara Shahidi at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Yara Shahidi at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Lisa Ann Walter at the NAACP Image Awards on March 16 in Los Angeles.

Ralph’s “Abbott Elementary” costar Lisa Ann Walter sported an off-the-shoulder forest green Christian Siriano gown covered with sequins, adding on a large cocktail ring and chandelier earrings.

The 2024 NAACP Image Awards honor the accomplishments of Black creatives in film, television and music. Queen Latifah served as emcee for the ceremony after hosting for the first time in 2023. Winners were announced prior to the show’s air date. This year’s honorees include Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion and Ciara.

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naacp image awards 2024 red carpet photos, danielle brooks, amanda gorman

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