The year in fashion was purposeful, political, playful and very, very pink.

Read on for the most defining sartorial statements of 2018, when fashion spoke louder than words.

Nothing like the right dress to make a girl feel pretty and witty and bright.

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Roseanne gets cozy

The entireRoseannedebacle was horrible for everyone.

Killing it

Did we not mention there’d be more pink?

Who says girly can’t be gruesome?

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Pretty in pink

We live in difficult times.

But in May, Lupita Nyong’o wore pink Prada to Cannes, and she twirled.

She is the first black woman onscreen in a @starwars movie with a leading role."

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So the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex made the most daring statement possible: She dressed exactly like herself.

Shededicated the outfitto “all the moms out there who had a tough recovery from pregnancy.”

“It’s kind of my way of being a superhero.”

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It was a fierce, fabulous statement (and she won the match).

Williams whose body has been cruelly policed and objectified for her entire career accepted the rule with queenly grace.

Here we go again

One of the greatest feats pulled off byMamma Mia!

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So much more than just a dancing queen!

You will not stop me to do what I feel is right."

Crazy rich fashion

This summer, moviegoers were gripped withCrazy Rich Asiansmania.

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It was clear that a true star had arrived.

The Lady is a star

Lady Gaga speaks fluent fashion.

Welcome to Hollywood, Mother Monster.

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But that’s beside the point.

Activism is a look.

“In this suit, I feel like me today.

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“I decided today I wanted to take the power back.

Today, I wear the pants.”

I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat don’t look like a girl who struggles.

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“The internet erupted, and Scarry deleted the tweet (but the screenshots are out there).

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Prince Harry Marries Ms. Meghan Markle - Windsor Castle

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