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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-11-2013

The new year brings new red carpet style. Check out which celebs are starting off on the right foot.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Tyra Banks

Where: Out and about in NYC

Why: Tyra exudes New York City-chic in several layers of black. We cosign the look! Get the look!

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#9: Meagan Good

Where: A visit to SiriusXM Studios in NYC

Why: Good is certainly getting better on the red carpet. This classic black and white is a look that suits her and gives quite the polished feel. Get the look!

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#8: Alicia Keys

Where: The 2013 People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: Keys’s red velvet Balmain jacket, white turtle-neck, black high-waist trousers and boots channel marching band-chic and we’re loving it! Get the look!

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#7: Essence Atkins

Where: The A Haunted House Los Angeles premiere held at the ArcLight Hollywood in Hollywood

Why: Essence Atkins stepped out in a look to get her noticed –– a navy zip-front, fit-and-flare dress, silver beaded platforms a matching clutch and dangling ear jewels. Hot mama approved! Get the look!

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#6: Naomi Campbell

Where: The NBC 2013 TCA Winter Press Tour

Why: The ubiquitous jumpsuit can do no wrong in our eyes, and Campbell’s sleek, gold zip-front style with bold shoulders can be added to the list of onesies we love. It even makes her flats look fab (since she’s taking a break from heels because of her knee injury). Get the look!

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#5: Rocsi Diaz

Where: The 2013 People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: The host has upped her style since her days on 106 & Park and this Rebecca Minkoff mini dress is a prime example. Leopard side panels, leather patches and smart cut-out details paired with Olcay Gulson platform Mary Janes makes for a super sexy moment. Get the look!

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#4: Jada Pinkett Smith

Where: Leaving the Katie Couric Show taping at the ABC Lincoln Center Studios in NYC

Why: This amber hue is unexpected and gorgeously eye-catching. It brings life to this minimal Victoria Beckham midi-length style, not-to-mention those wild python Christian Louboutin platforms. Get the look!

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#3: Solange Knowles

Where: The Premiere Of Girls Season 2 Hosted By HBO at NYU Skirball Center

Why: Solo makes kaleidoscope cool to wear in a Just Cavalli two-piece suit and black and white Bottega Veneta sandals. It’s a breath of fresh air to see someone mixing it up on the carpet. Get the look!

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#2: Kerry Washington

Where: The Django Unchained premiere at Cinema Adriano in Rome

Why: The actress is rolling out her best for the Django tour and getting us inspired for spring in this winning look –– a white prada, midriff-baring dress, green clutch and Jimmy Choo pumps. It’s the cut-out details that get us every time. Get the look!

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#1: Angela Bassett

Where: The 2013 National Board of Review Awards in NYC

Why: Can we say hot?! A simple black strapless gown has never looked this stunning. Bassett brings life to this understated sparkling Theia style with her toned physique and cute cropped ‘do. Definite motivation to keep up the New Year’s work-out resolution. Get the look!

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