Were You There? Our Fave Looks From Essence Fest 2018!

Hey fashionistas! Did you and your BFFs head down this past weekend NOLA for Essence Fest 2018? Are you loving all of the pics and #OOTD looks from the festival? You know our Curvy Fashionistas had to show out for the event, and they did not disappoint. From performers, bloggers, speakers, and attendees, everyone came to SLAY.

They had all of our faves from Missy Elliot, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Big Freedia, Tarana Burke, Lena Waithe, Queen Latifah, Maxine Waters, H.E.R., MC Lyte, Remy Ma, and so many more. Ya’ll the weekend was packed with so much, from workshops on how to ‘boss up’, to conversations on veganism versus meat eating. There was shopping, hair tutorials, celeb meet and greets, even a street style fashion show! So if you didn’t get to make it this year, make sure you grab your BFFs for a girls trip next year! Or bring bae and make it a baecation!

Our Favorite Looks From Essence Fest 2018

We’ve gathered some of the dope plus size looks from Essence Fest 2018. You might spot some of your fave brands and fave faces in roundup as well! Take a trip to NOLA with us and check out some of these fits!

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Below we have blogger NikkiFree, model Alexa Rosa, Influencer Essie Golden, and Thamarr of Musings of a Curvy Lady. #SquadGoals am I right?!

I’m having the time of life with my #XoqSquad at Essence Fest! Pssst! Will you be in NOLA this weekend for #ESSENCEfest and want to attend the @ELOQUII showroom? Use my name as your exclusive invitation to enter the showroom (Subject to capacity!) The ELOQUII showroom is at 300 Bourbon Street and is open today from 1pm to 9pm. See you soon!

A post shared by Essie Golden 📍NYC (@essiegolden) on Jul 7, 2018 at 8:14am PDT

Parting is such sweet sorrow, but the #xoqsquad is leaving New Orleans today after an amazing time at @essencefest with @eloquii! I miss these girls already! What a helluva #GirlsTrip! @missalexlarosa @essiegolden @musingsofacurvylady #NikkiFreeStyle #xoq #ESSENCEfest

A post shared by NikkiFree 📍Atlanta Influencer (@iamnikkifree) on Jul 9, 2018 at 6:32am PDT

Come through with the prints!

Until next time! 💋 #essencefestival2018

A post shared by Crystal Thompson (@ipublicitydiva) on Jul 9, 2018 at 5:25am PDT

I have been living my BEST LIFE in New Orleans at #ESSENCEfest! If you've never been, you should at the very least experience it ONCE and do it @eloquii style! // Download the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to shop this picture via screenshot! It is super easy! http://liketk.it/2wsrQ @liketoknow.it // #NikkiFreeStyle #xoq #eloquiidoesessence #liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKcurves

A post shared by NikkiFree 📍Atlanta Influencer (@iamnikkifree) on Jul 8, 2018 at 3:09pm PDT

Koshie, do you love me??!!! If I could do the challenge I would 😂😂😂 NOLA got me #allinmyfeelings this @essencefest. What God has done no man can put asunder. Feeling Maself! God is Awesomeness! Shine Mama shine!!!! #hardworkpaysoff #NOLA #thediasporadialogues #theshiftishere #wearethechangewewanttosee #africatotheworld🌍 #togetherweareeverything💗 #globalmaestro #onelove💕 #koshiemills👑 #bridgingthegap #essencefest #africa #mompreneur #bosslady #talkshow . . 📸 @ kofmotivation 👗 @tribeofdumo Hair @jazminewebb1 MUA @coricoston

A post shared by Koshie Mills (@koshiemills) on Jul 8, 2018 at 5:09pm PDT

Peace out #ESSENCEfest, it’s been real! The past five days have been a wild ride – I’ll be in my bed if you’re looking for me today 😂 much love to my @lanebryant fam for the opportunity to attend this year ❤️ check out their instastories today for the last day of @essencefest and links to every. single. thing. I wore this weekend! ✌🏾#LBessencefest . . 📸: @iamtrevonjames . . . #essencefestival2018 #efsquad #essencefestsquad #essencefestival #canalstreet #effyourbeautystandards #psblogger #plussizemodel #plussizefashion #plussizestreetstyle #blackgirlmagic #bgki #OneTimeInNola #nola300 #neworleans #nola #onlylouisiana #showmeyournola #iheartnola #igersnola #itsyournola

A post shared by Kelly Augustine (@kellyaugustineb) on Jul 9, 2018 at 6:29am PDT

There’s something truly magical about this city! The longer I stay here in #NewOrleana the more I love it! Day 2 of #essencefestival2018 was everything I wanted it to be and more! ✨Thanks to all those who stopped by the @eloquii showroom and made my day even better! #EloquiiDoesEssence #XOQ #VisiblyPlusSize . . . . . #neworleans #nola #essencefestival #essence #essencefest #emf #emf2018 #plussize #plusmodel #plusfashion #plusblogger #plussizemodel #plussizeblogger #plussizefashion #psootd #psmodel #psfashion #psblogger #psfashionblogger @essencefest @essence

A post shared by A L E X L A R O S A (@missalexlarosa) on Jul 7, 2018 at 10:00pm PDT

@Essence Fest weekend is finally here! First stop 🍽 with @eloquii & friends 📷: @mariedenee #xoq #essencefest

A post shared by Amarachi N. Ukachu (@amarachiukachu) on Jul 6, 2018 at 3:22pm PDT

Looking cute in denim!

#BlackGirlsDo SMILE! Whether through adversity, celebratory or just because the world needs it now more than ever. We have stories behind our smiles and so much love in them. When a black girl smiles at you consider yourself to be blessed! ✨ • • • • • #nola #frenchquarter #essencefest #blackgirlsdo #iphonexphotography

A post shared by Melissa J. Photographé 📸 (@themelissajoslyn) on Jul 7, 2018 at 3:20pm PDT

Day one at @essencefest, brunch time with @eloquii in my jumper! 📸 by @amarachiukachu #essencefest #TCFStyle #Essenceofcurves

A post shared by The Curvy Fashionista (@mariedenee) on Jul 6, 2018 at 9:59am PDT

Always here for that perfect plus size romper!

We live baby 💃🏽 #efsquadgoals #efsquad #EssenceFestival #essencefestival2018 #psootd #dreaminblack

A post shared by Lareesa Blakely 🦄 (@lareesanova) on Jul 6, 2018 at 5:07pm PDT

Musician Tasha Cobbs looked fierce in her custom made outfit by Nicci Hou.

Wow! ❤️❤️❤️ @stylistjbolin and @niccihoucollection_ #essencefestival2018 #Repost @stylistjbolin ・・・ Client @tashacobbsleonard styled by J.BOLIN @stylistjbolin Skirt: @niccihoucollection_ Makeup: @theekymlee T-shirt: @stylistjbolin @anrfashions 📸: @mo_storyteller Assistant stylist: @alyshaantoinette @thefashionableassistant @rachelledenise_

A post shared by Tasha Cobbs Leonard (@tashacobbsleonard) on Jul 8, 2018 at 4:43pm PDT

Channeling my creole roots in #NOLA. Having so much with the #EloquiiSquad at @essencefest! Make sure if you’re in town come visit the ELOQUII Showroom at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street – get a free pair of shoes with ANY order! Not in NoLa? Save 40% off my look online now! #XOQ #EloquiiDoesNola #XOQSquad #EloquiiDoesEssence #MusingsofaCurvyLady || http://liketk.it/2wqZU #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKcurves

A post shared by Thamarr (@musingsofacurvylady) on Jul 6, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

Basking in that Nola sun. So happy to be here with my @eloquii fam. #eloquiidoesessence #XOQ 📸 @amarachiukachu #essencefest

A post shared by Essie Golden 📍NYC (@essiegolden) on Jul 6, 2018 at 12:13pm PDT

Eloquii was in the building hard! It almost looked like a fashion show in these ‘Nawlins streets!

It’s hard to say what the best part of Essence Fest is: the event itself, the amazing food of New Orleans, or seeing everybody show out in their best looks!

Are you already booking your flight for next year fashionistas? I know I am!

If you went to Essence Fest 2018, we want to see your cute pics! Tag us in them for a chance to be featured!