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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-25-2013

From gowns to lady-like tuxedos, check out the stars that ripped the red carpet.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Taraji P. Henson

Where: The Creative Coalition’s 2013 Inaugural Ball at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Why: It’s sexy but still conservative, and we love the pop of purple she gives with her pumps. Get the look!

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#9: Angela Simmons

Where: The DuJour Magazine Gala presented by TW Steel at Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva’s The Darby in NYC

Why: Simmons is sitting pretty in this sequin and sheer panel dress and nude Christian Louboutin pumps. Get the look!

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#8: Tatyana Ali

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Ali is a natural beauty. This plunging V-neck gown is super simple but makes the sweet starlet look uber sexy! Get the look!

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#7: Alesha Dixon

Where: Britain’s Got Talent London Auditions in London, England

Why: Dixon pulls off this white tuxedo fabulously. The color and cut was tailor made for the Brit beauty. Get the look!

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#6: Rosario Dawson

Where: At the Voto Latino ‘Welcome To 1600 Part II’ Inaugural Gala at Josephine in Washington, D.C.

Why: The loose fitting shape of this beautifully beaded gown has such a vintage feel yet the pink ombré effect gives it a modern touch. Lovely! Get the look!

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#5: Kenya Moore

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Kenya Moore is all wrapped in drama, this time it’s for fashions sake. And yes she looks “Gone With The Wind fabulous!” Get the look!

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#4: Natalie Gumede

Where: The National Television Awards at 02 Arena in London, England

Why: This British bombshell looks epic in all winter white! The fur stole draped over her arms puts this lavish look over-the-top. Get the look!

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#3: Beyonce Knowles

Where: The Inauguration swearing in of President Barack Obama

Why: Bey was such a class act in this ensemble. From the tasteful Emilio Pucci gown topped glamorously by a Dior fur to the Elizabeth Taylor-esque emeralds, she exuded pure elegance. Get the look!

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#2: Christine Tiegen

Where:  The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II

Why: Red was the color du-jour at the Inauguration, and John Legend’s fiancée was certainly a siren in this off-the-shoulder, high-split style. Get the look!

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#1: Michelle Obama

Where: The Commander-in-Chief’s Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Why: Simply put: FLOTUS is on fire! Designer Jason Wu knew exactly what he was doing when he put the First Lady in that bright shade of red and halter cut showing off her toned physique. Get the look!

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