Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater

Oct. 7 2009, Published 8:23 a.m. ET
Vanessa Williams dons some fierce fashion as "Ugly Betty's" Wilhelmina Slater.
1. Tre chic for tennis! Vanessa as Wihelmina Slater elevates a simple black outfit with the addition of a zebra print belt.

Tre chic for tennis! Vanessa as Wihelmina Slater elevates a simple black outfit with the addition of a zebra print belt.
2. Wilhelmina keeps it simple and sleek in black.

Wilhelmina keeps it simple and sleek in black.
3. Flashback! The diva 'do and sequins remind us of "Dynasty".

Flashback! The diva 'do and sequins remind us of "Dynasty".
4. Over the top drama and unapologetic glamour. That outfit says alot!

Over the top drama and unapologetic glamour. That outfit says alot!
5. Strike a pose!

Strike a pose!
6. Wilhelmina doesn't downplay her fashion for anyone...not even the UN!

Wilhelmina doesn't downplay her fashion for anyone...not even the UN!
7. Vanessa works a diva outfit in real life at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.


Vanessa works a diva outfit in real life at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards.
8. Even the outerwear if faboo, Willie!

Even the outerwear if faboo, Willie!