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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-6-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-6-2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Michelle Obama

Where: The White House South Lawn.
Why: The First Lady keeps warm in a cool wrap coat in shades of grey, but the best part of her look is the pop of color in her glove. Get the gloves!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-6-2012
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#9: Zoe Saldana

Where: Shopping in Los Angeles.
Why: Zoe’s casual style is still so chic, and her cobalt blue skinny jeans are right on trend. Get the jeans!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-6-2012
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#8: Angela Simmons

Where: Miami, Florida.
Why: Angela shows off her lovely curves in this beach chic moment. Get the bikini!

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#7: LaLa Anthony

Where: At the Toronto Raptors vs. the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Why: LaLa’s style is appropriately sporty while remaining stylish. The sweatpants and heels make a cool combo. Get the sweatpants here!

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#6: Melanie Fiona

Where: The 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic.
Why: Fiona is cute and cozy in a marled poncho, and thigh-high boots that steal the show. Get the boots!

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#5: Rihanna

Where: Miami, Florida.
Why: Rihanna’s gym shorts, heels and casual ‘T’ is without a doubt sporty meets spice. Get the shorts!

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#4: Selita Ebanks

Where: Remy V New Years Eve dinner at The Shelborne Hotel.
Why: Selita’s sheer maxi skirt was the highlight of her New Year’s look. Get the skirt!

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#3: Paula Patton

Where: The Delano in Miami Beach, Florida.
Why: The safety pin details on Paula’s LBD takes the dress to the next level. To get the look, add safety pins to an LBD like this one here.

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#2: Jessica White

Where: Remy V New Years Eve dinner at The Shelborne Hotel.
Why: Everyone is in love with this gold sequin Diane Von Furstenberg gown, and so are we. Get the look!

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#1: Annie Ilonzeh

Where: At Mario Lopez’s Big Bang New Year’s Eve 2012 Party.
Why: This dress is absolutely stunning. It doesn’t get any sexier than this plunging back. Ilonzeh definitely has the winning look. Get a backless mini here!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1-6-2012