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Home • Fashion

March 2011 Best Dressed

March 2011 Best Dressed
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10 Gayle King

Who: Gayle King

Where: En route to Aretha King’s 69th birthday Party

Why: This gold stunner flatters King’s figure beautifully and we love the complementing long sleeved shrug with a ribbed neckline.

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#9 Janet Jackson

Who: Janet Jackson

Where: Signing for her book, “True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving You” by Janet Jackson.

Why: Her sleek, structured all-black ensemble was as much of head turner as her book is a page turner.

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#8 Amber Rose

Who: Amber Rose

Where: Running errands

Why: Just in time for Spring, Amber Rose breaks out the perfect peach dress which hugs her curves and makes her complexion glow.

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#7 Solange Knowles

Who: Solange Knowles

When: Victoria’s Secret Party

Why: Knowles has crafted a niche for herself as the queen of eclectic chic. This outfit – from head to toe – captures her boho essence with bright colors, ethnic prints and a fierce ’fro.

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#6 Selita Ebanks

Who: Selita Ebanks

Where: Running out for a meal at Sarabeth’s in New York City.

Why: A picture says a thousand words, but this one screams just one: fierce! Ebanks looks polished in this cinched waist belted trench and sexy Louboutin pumps.

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#5 Liya Kebede

Who: Liya Kebede

Where: Premier for her film, Desert Flower.

Why: We love the effortless blend of men’s tuxedo and feminine skirt. The overall effect is incredibly sleek and sophisticated.

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#4 Jessica White

Who: Jessica White

Where: Rising Icon event sponsored by Grey Goose Vodka.

Why: This sequined spectacular is one of the best we’ve seen in a long time. We loved the strong shoulders, asymmetrical hemline and the bright lip she wore to compliment it!

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#3 Toni Braxton

Who: Toni Braxton

Where: Promoting the Lindt

Why: The sizzling pink hue and plunging neckline of this dress are the definition of sexy. The luxe black piping on the dress gives it a retro chic feel.

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#2 Halle Berry

Who: Halle Berry

Where: Muhammad Ali’s “CelebrityFight Night” in Pheonix, Arizona.

Why: Berry looks flawless in this spaghetti strap midnight blue Rachel Roy dress. She proves that you can be sexy, fit and chic at 40 – and above!

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#1 Jennifer Hudson

Who: Jennifer Hudson

Where: Hudson sported this haute, hot pink and black combo at an AOL listening session.

Why: Besides showing off her fabulous new physique, this chic ensemble signaled the return of Spring! Her shocking pink sexy mini not only made her look good, but made us feel great!

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