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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 11-28-2012

Check out our round-up of girls gone glam and who ranked #1 of them all.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Jordin Sparks

Where: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s A Magical Evening Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Why: A little black dress does a body good, and this off-the-shoulder style is equally sexy and sophisticated. Get the look!

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#9: Zoe Saldana

Where: The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations in Hollywood.

Why: This pleated Preen dress doesn’t break the mold, but the colbalt color and metallic Rupert Sanderson pumps give it a fabulous update. Get the look!

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#8: Kerry Washington

Where: The Variety Studio: Awards Edition held at a private residence in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Scandalous this polka dot dress is not, but we love it just the same. It gives us somewhat of a vintage feel, while the slate grey accessories lend a modern twist. Get the look!

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#7: Liya Kebede

Where: The ‘2013 Pirelli Calendar Unveiling’ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Why: Liya Kebede is a master of menswear-chic. Her Roberto Cavalli tuxedo blazer, matching button-down blouse and wide-leg trousers skews masculine, but the soft lavender print lends a feminine touch. Get the look!

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#6: Christina Milian

Where: On the set of The Voice in Los Angeles.

Why: Now this is one way to brighten up a dreary winter day! Milian’s yellow long sleeve top and silver threaded brocade skirt are quite cheery but the spiked ankle wrap sandals and a heavy metal chain necklace give her an edge. Get the look!

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#5: Jourdan Dunn

Where: The 58th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards in association with Burberry in London, England.

Why: Jourdan Dunn was on a roll with two hot looks in one week! The first: a gold lamé cocktail dress that makes holiday dressing look haute! Get the look!

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#4: Solange Knowles

Where: The listening party for her new album ‘True’ at Sonos Studio in Los Angeles.

Why: It’s another print party for Solo in a retro style Boxing kitten romper with fab kelly green sandals. Get the look!

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#3: Alicia Keys

Where: Celebrating her Girl On Fire album release party in New York City. 

Why: A leather bodice dress with peek-a-boo slits, a retro ‘do and Parisian-chic red nails –– now that’s how you get the party started! Get the look!

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#2: Jourdan Dunn

Where: The British Fashion Awards 2012 at The Savoy Hotel in London.

Why: The model’s midnight blue Topshop gown and black Burberry clutch is a more modern take on evening wear. So fab! Get the look!

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#1: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: There are so many elements we love about this satin stunner. First: the ravishing shade of red, second: the detailed collar and finally the updated peplum –– a great finishing touch. Get the look!

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