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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 10-5-2012

Check out the impressive celeb looks we saw this week and see who takes the top spot!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Leona Lewis

Where: Ben Caring’s birthday party in London.

Why: For fall, it’s all about the colorful head-turning coat and Lewis nailed the trend in this adorable “A” line pussybow coat paired with bold accents. Get the look!

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#9: Rihanna

Where: Leaving Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, California.

Why: Rihanna may be all about grunge girl and glam, but when it comes to polishing up she sure does it well. The singer wore a crisp black and white get-up, strappy sandals and her darling pixie cut with such style and grace. Get the look!

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#8: Rashida Jones

Where: Montblanc Honors Quincy Jones at the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage award ceremony held at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

Why: The color and collar on this midi dress is what makes it fab, and accessorized with a cool hard case clutch and pink patent pumps completes the package. Get the look!

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#7: Keke Palmer

Where: Teen Vogue’s 10th anniversary annual Young Hollywood Party in Beverly Hills.

Why: Palmer’s aztec sequin mini is a perfect fit. It’s fun, flirty and full of shine! Get the look!

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#6: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage award ceremony honoring Quincy Jones in Los Angeles.

Why: Selita naturally has all of the elements of a sexy look without it being forced—a black lace dress, strappy sandals, red lips and exposed décolletage. Get the look!

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#5: Zendaya Coleman

Where: Teen Vogue’s 10th anniversary young Hollywood party in Los Angeles.

Why: What’s not to love about this lamé pleated skirt? And cutie Zendaya Coleman livens it up simply paired with a white button down shirt for a bit of sophisticated glam. Get the look!

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#4: Solange Knowles

Where: The Everything Or Nothing The Untold Story Of 007 premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Why: The color, cut and accessories are a hot combo! This pink Twenty8Twelve skirt suit, graphic top and funky Nicholas Kirkwood sling-backs with Brit Charlotte Olympia clutch is a pairing only Solange could pull-off. Get the look!

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#3: Adepero Oduye

Where: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias premiere in New York City.

Why: The contrast of this off-white gown against her chocolate skin combined with the elegance of it’s draped design makes the actress look so regal. Get the look!

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#2: Jill Scott

Where: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias premiere in New York City.

Why: Our October cover girl is fierce! She’s working a look with all of the right details to complement her shape—a wrap style Aidan Mattox dress, belted waist, sexy heels, plus sequins. She’s shining and serving it on the red carpet! Get the look!

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#1: Joan Smalls

Where: “Le Bal” party hosted by former French VOGUE editor Carine Roitfeld and M.A.C Cosmetics during Paris Fashion Week.

Why: Smalls is absolutely smoking in this sexy Chanel gown. It’s entirely see-through design elegantly showcases the model’s picture perfect frame. Get the look!

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