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Mindy Kaling hit the red carpet in a sleek, classic look.
The actress attended the premiere of “Vengeance” in LA on Monday. The new thriller movie stars B.J. Novak, Ashton Kutcher, Dove Cameron, John Mayer, Issa Rae and more stars. Kaling supported her former “The Office” costar and ex-boyfriend Novak at the premiere. She wore a black midi dress with a plunging neckline, thick straps and slit up the left leg. Kaling added silver drop earrings, rings and a sparkly bracelet to her ensemble.
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The “Mindy Project” star added a pair of black strappy heels to round off her look. She wore a pair of sandals with a toe strap and ankle strap with a thin stiletto heel reaching at least 4 inches.
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Novak wore a burgundy suit to the premiere. He paired a white button down under a double breasted jacket with a white pocket square. He finished off his outfit with a pair of black patent leather dress shoes with a square toe.
When it comes to her personal style, Kaling tends to gravitate towards chic and modern silhouettes that place an emphasis on color and intricate construction. Her off-duty footwear includes styles like Hoka One One sneakers, Adidas slides and low-heeled Kate Spade sandals. When she makes appearances on red carpets, she tends to gravitate toward labels like Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana. “The Office” alum has also ventured out of the entertainment industry and into the fashion industry before. Her resume includes starred in campaigns for labels like DSW and Tory Burch.
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