Toni Braxton is in a league of her own. The 53-year-old singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality has been a source of joy and inspiration since the early ’90s. Toni has one of those unique voices that makes her difficult to rival. She’s received 7 American Music Awards, 7 Grammy Awards, 5 Soul Train Music Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, and 2 NAACP Awards. Simply put, this woman is packing lots of talent.
While the musical genius has made huge career-making hits, she’s also kept us talking about her timeless beauty and sexy style. High slits, sheer dresses, and deep V-neck gowns are usually her go-to looks.
At 53 and two children later, Toni’s style is goals. In honor of her birthday, we counted down ten times she oozed sex appeal.
10 Times Toni Braxton Oozed Sex Appeal On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. TONI BRAXTON AT THE 9TH ANNUAL SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS, 1995
Source:GettyToni Braxton wore a red sheer number with a cut-out torso to the 9th annual Soul Train Music Awards. By 1995, Toni had already won 2 American Music Awards and 3 Grammy Awards. The starlet was a complete household name, and she was the object of just about every man – and woman’s – affection.
Toni didn’t shy away from sexy clothing. In fact, she wore them with the utmost confidence. She is also one of the celebrities that made short pixie cuts the look of the 90’s. I’m pretty sure Toni Braxton had no clue just how big her career was about to become at the time this photo was taken.
2. TONI BRAXTON AT THE GRAMMY AWARDS, 2001
Source:GettyJust a few years later, Toni Braxton added another Grammy to her collection at the 2001 awards show. The singer showed up in a revealing white gown with slits that hit the middle of her torso. The deep V-neck accentuated her cleavage.
Toni’s daring red carpet fashion showed that she wasn’t afraid to show a little — or a lot — of skin.
3. TONI BRAXTON AT THE UNCF EVENING OF STARS EVENT, 2015
Source:GettyLet’s fast forward to 2015, when Toni Braxton attended the UNCF ‘An Evening Of Stars’ event in this black AW 2014 Zeynep Erdogan swirl appliqué mesh and fringe dress. I mean, this is a jaw-dropping, show-stopping dress that borders on sheer artistry. Not that Toni needed any help pulling off this classic look, but her signature pixie cut sealed the deal.
4. TONI BRAXTON AT THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, 2019
Source:GettyDoes this woman age? Toni Braxton attended the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center dressed in a gorgeous purple sheer gown. To put things into perspective for you, Toni was 51 when this image was taken. She is the epitome of “Black don’t crack!”
Toni also traded in her signature cut for waist-length hair with a center part. She donned a simple glam look for makeup. Honestly, the dress did all the work for that night. It’s incredible to see that after all this time, Toni Braxton still got it!
5. TONI BRAXTON AT THE 47TH ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, 2019
Source:GettyAt this point, no one can do a high leg slit like Toni can. I know you didn’t think a few extra years on this earth would encourage her to change her sense of style. The singer wouldn’t be true to herself if she didn’t show a little leg at the 47th Annual American Music Awards.
Toni Braxton oozes sex appeal and she knows it. She carries herself with such grace and confidence, I’m left inspired her ability to push the boundaries. Happy birthday to a timeless, living legend that oozes sex appeal!
6. Toni Braxton at The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, 2015
Source:GettyBraxton wore a beautiful white gown with a middle split and a jeweled deep V-neckline. She complimented the gown with a classic short wavy cut.
7. Toni Braxton at the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy’s Pre-GRAMMY Gala, 2012
Source:Getty8. Toni Braxton at the Premiere of “Braxton Family Values,” 2019
Source:GettyToni Braxton wore a one-shoulder white mini-dress to the premiere of the “Braxton Family Values.” The starlet complimented the look with long bone-straight hair.
9. Toni Braxton at the American Friends Of Magen David Adom’s Red Star Ball, 2014
Source:GettyToni Braxton attended the American Friends Of Magen David Adom’s Red Star Ball at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in a sexy sheer dress with a high side-slit showing off her toned legs.
10. Toni Braxton at the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, 2015
Source:GettyToni Braxton was shinning in a sparkling gown with asymmetrical sheer panels and a deep V-neckline, coupled with a sleek bob.