Mindy Kaling steps out of her ‘convenience zone’ and wears white: ‘I Beloved It’

A big step! Mindy Kaling tried something new in the fashion department.

The Office alum, 43, revealed via Instagram on Sunday, Dec. 18, that after years of not wearing “winter white,” she gave the classic shade a try — and the risk paid off. “I never wear winter white,” the TV writer wrote alongside the social media slideshow, which showed her rocking an ivory mini dress paired with a matching blazer, sheer black tights and towering platform heels.

Kaling explained that she usually avoided the shade because she was “always so worried about it not being flattering and also about spilling food on it.” She continued: “Last night [my stylist] @mollyddickson took me out of my comfort zone with this stunning satin blazer and strapless mini from @magdabutrym. I loved it!”

The Never have I ever the creator added: “No red wine stains anywhere! Here’s to trying more new fashion risks this year!”

Kaling’s figure-hugging dress, which accentuated her slender figure, featured protruding flowers and a cutout at the bodice. The comedian completed the look by styling her dark locks in a side part as it cascaded down her shoulders. For her glam, Kaling opted for a smoky eye and a deep purple lip.

Her followers and famous friends praised her resurrection. “Absolutely love winter white. This looks amazing” Busy Philipps commented on the post on social media. Ariana Debose wrote: “It gives astonishing.” Olivia Munn chimed in with “WOW WOW WOW WOW.” Reese Witherspoonmeanwhile, added three fire emojis.

The eye-catching look arrived just a few days later Late night star turned heads in a pink number by Valentino for the screening of her new HBO Max series, Velma.

When it comes to her wardrobe, Kaling incorporates many vibrant hues including blue, yellow, red and orange. She’s also not afraid of an all-black moment, sporting corset dresses, tailored suits and silk dresses in the timeless shade.

“I’m going to stop wearing black when they make a darker color,” Kaling wrote in a Nov. 19 Instagram post that showed her rocking a black Versace bustier dress for the 13th Governors Awards in Los Angeles.

While Kaling has rightly been hailed as a fashionista, Hon haven’t always been proud of her style choices.

During a performance at Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in August, the producer was asked to play a game of “Versace or Hibachi.” The game requires guests to look at past photos of themselves and critique their own wardrobe. If they like the outfit in question, they say “Versace,” but if they don’t, they can “burn” the look by saying “Hibachi.”

First, host Andy Cohen picked up a 2008 photo of Kaling, which showed her rocking “ruffles and gloves.” The Ocean’s 8 the star burst out laughing and slapped the ensemble. “Oh my god, terrible,” Kaling said.

Next, the Bravo mogul, 54, shared a photo of Kaling attending a 2017 Fox event in a dress with a “trippy” pattern. The College Girls’ Sex Lives the creator wasn’t fond of the look and said, “I’ll hibachi that too.”

For the 2008 Emmys, Kaling stepped out in a brown pleated dress that Cohen described as “very Studio 54,” prompting a horrified reaction from Morning show actress. “Hibachi! I really hate myself,” she joked before asking Cohen to “find a look of me where I look good.”

The Glitter every day the writer responded with, “I think you look great in all of these!”