Whether you know her as your fellow fashion show-lover Kelly Kapoor, or as Disgust (her character on Inside Out), you know Mindy Kaling. But her low-profile lifestyle may have kept you from fully recognizing her red carpet game. Sure, she's one of the funnier comedic actors of our time, but her ability to pull off pretty much any color she wants is a talent that shouldn't be overlooked.
With red carpet sequences so bright, we wonder what her closet looks like (a fashionable rainbow, we'd guess). When other Hollywood personalities play it safe in LBDs and matching pantsuits, Kaling keeps her step-and-repeat appearances really fun. And we've kept tabs on some of the best ones, right this way.
In case you haven't caught on, Mindy and her prints don't mess around.
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We approve this sneaker wedge message.
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It's all in the details for this Moschino dress.
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Now that's a cape we can get behind...er, under. Whatever.
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The details on this Salvador Perez dress add a touch of variety to an otherwise classic black number.
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Sparkling — but not too much — in another Salvador Perez look.
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Flower. Power.
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Demonstrating that slingbacks are back.
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It's a skirt! It's a dress! It's a... lewk.
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A softer side to Kelly Kapoor.
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It's basically a known fact that everyone's favorite color is blue, so we have a feeling we know why she wore this gorgeous frock.
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This graphic print looks like a computer glitch — and it's awesome.
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Mindy to the rescue. Back at it again with the floor-length cape.
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Consider your polka dots liberated, thanks to Mindy and this Roksanda Ilincic getup.
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A train that says, "Let's do the damn thing," but without any wedding bells.
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Nothing mellow about this yellow.
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On her way to discuss her book Why Not Me? with the Today show, Kaling joked about her modeling career aspirations. We know you were kidding, Mindy, but we'd say you're ready for your close-up.
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This aqua sequin pencil dress has us thinking of Rainbow Fish in every way. And if you don't remember, here, let Ernest Borgnine read it to you. And if you don't remember him, then get out.
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A skirt you could take a nap under. Or wear to a movie premiere, your pick.
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Roses by Dolce & Gabbana, of course.
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Is that a 2-D bow we see? Far out, Mindy.
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Kaling promotes her show, The Mindy Project, while grabbing attention like a hot-pink highlighter in heels.
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Drop shoulders are the new cold shoulders.
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Much like an LBD, celebrities on their phones never gets old.
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We call this look, " New York Times best-seller."
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Two households hues, both alike in dignity saturation/In fair Verona Cannes, where we lay our scene...
A perfect dress for April 25. Why? Because it's not too hot, not too cold.
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Mismatching sleeves are in, people. Get used to it.
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If that V got any deeper, this dress would be a coat.
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Getting some serious princess vibes here.
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A design that's more Epcot than your average window-pane print.
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First Beyoncé, now Kaling — the cocktail blazer is where it's at.
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Think she likes pink?
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This dress could have easily been chambray, but how could she have sparkled against those flashbulbs?
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"Bye, guys! It was fun. But I'm late for my time traveling appointment to the '70s. See you next time! "
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Mindy, you are a unique and beautiful snowflake.
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