Daily Newsletters

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Ciara Gives Power Dressing an Edgy Upgrade in Lita by Ciara Hoodie With Baggy Trousers & Heels at ACE Awards 2023

The singer received the Sustainability Award for her clothing brand Lita by Ciara at the 2023 ACE Awards in New York.
Ciara, ACE Awards 2023, Red Carpet, Suit
Ciara
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS, LAS VEGAS, AMERICA - 15 SEP 2004
Ciara10TH ANNUAL SOUL TRAIN 'LADY OF SOUL' AWARDS, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, AMERICA - 07 SEP 2005
CiaraSOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS, PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 28 FEB 2005February 28, 2005 Hollywood, Ca.Ciara2005 Soul Train Music AwardsParamount StudiosPhoto ® Jim Smeal/BEImages
CiaraMICHAEL KORS FASHION SHOW FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2006, NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 14 SEP 2005Ciara at the 'Give Breast Cancer the Pink Slip' cocktail reception at the Bryant Park Grill in New York City on September 14, 2005.Manhattan, New YorkPhoto ® Matt Baron/BEImages
39 Images

Ciara gave sharp suiting an edgy upgrade for the 2023 ACE Awards in New York last night. The singer and actress was one of the honorees at the event receiving the Sustainability Award for her clothing line Lita By Ciara.

For the event held at Cipriani 42nd Street, the Grammy-nominated artist donned an oversized charcoal leather suit. Ciara’s outfit consisted of a boxy blazer with coordinating wide-leg baggy pants. She complemented the ensemble with a black recycled cashmere hoodie from Lita by Ciara’s fall 2021 collection.

Ciara, ACE Awards 2023, Red Carpet, Suit
Ciara attends the 27th annual ACE Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 3, 2023 in New York.Photo Image Press/Zuma / SplashN

Ciara, ACE Awards 2023, Red Carpet, Suit
Ciara attends the 27th annual ACE Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 3, 2023 in New York.Photo Image Press/Zuma / SplashN

Committing to a sleek style statement, the “1, 2 Step” musician wore her hair bone straight and opted for minimal accessories, simply adding a few midi rings. As for glam, she went with soft neutral makeup and a glossy pout.

Unfortunately, Ciara’s footwear was not visible beneath her pants. However it is likely that she tied her wardrobe together with a daring shoe style like strappy sandals, sky-high platforms or tall boots.

Watch on FN

When it comes to fashion, Ciara is known for being a style chameleon. She often steps out in show-stopping minidresses, sleek jumpsuits and ultra-glam gowns. The entertainer tends to embrace high-fashion designers like Balmain, Julien Macdonald, Alexandre Vauthier, Christoper Kane and more with ease, which makes it easy to understand why she remains as a perennial best-dressed list favorite.

Ciara, ACE Awards 2023, Red Carpet, Suit
Ciara attends the 27th annual ACE Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 3, 2023, in New York.Photo Image Press/Zuma / SplashN

The ACE Awards honors the work of individuals, institutions and programs that commit to diversifying the ranks of higher education leadership and generating creative campus innovation. The event was held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York on May 3. Wolverine was named as Brand of the Year in honor of their 140th anniversary, additional honorees include Julianne Hough as Style Ambassador, Alexis Bittar for Brand Innovation, Dee Ocleppo for Emerging Designer, Echo New York for Legacy, Fashionphile for Retail Innovation, Judith Leiber Couture with the Hall of Fame and Mickey Drexler as Visionary.

PHOTOS: See more of Ciara’s style through the years.

About the Author:

Ashley Rushford is the Digital Editor for Footwear News. She writes and edits stories about celebrity style, the latest fashion trends, shoe releases and exclusive interviews. Ashley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University and has written for publications like Essence Magazine and Black Enterprise.

Shopping with FN
Daily Headlines

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Ciara Suits Up in Leather Trousers With LR&C Hoodie at ACE Awards 2023
Get the Latest Issue
Only $24.99 for one year!
PMC Logo
Footwear News is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved. FN and Footwear News are registered trademarks of Fairchild Publishing, LLC.