See All of the Best Looks from the 2016 Essence Festival

Day kicked off the festival on Thursday at the Apple R&B Rising event where she not only rocked a floral jumpsuit with a matching purple headband, but also took the stage to deliver her beloved hits. 

Smith stopped by the Apple R&B Rising event on Thursday and styled a floral green dress with matching brown-toned accessories. 

The ladies of The Real proudly showed off their coordinating colors as they tossed beads onto Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Thursday.

The trio of stars posed in jewel-toned dresses at Essence Festival on Friday.

The singer took the stage in New Orleans Friday to perform crowd-pleasing hits in a BCBGMAXAZRIA cape.

Essence magazine's editor in chief wore a bold animal-print dress in a classic silhouette as she spoke onstage at the Essence Festival Friday.

Janelle Monae wows in an allover graphic print to attend a screening of "Queen Sugar."

The musician cleaned up nicely for the screening of "Queen Sugar."

The actress rocks patched jeans with the best of 'em.

The news personality keeps her look clean and polished in a bright pink dress and crisp white topper.

The ballerina speaks onstage at the festival in an intricate graphic print.

Oprah spoke onstage at the festival in simply chic power red dress.

The model showed white is indeed the coolest color for summer while speaking onstage at the festival.

Estelle turns up the fun with this gold and black sequined dress.

The iconic singer shows that mustard is still a hot hue of the season.

The singer closed out the Essence Festival on Sunday in a pink look that balanced modern and retro inspirations.

Ciara was a force to reckon with in her structured white outfit during Essence Festival's final day.