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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 11-9-2012

These daring divas stepped out in the most stunning ensembles. See which celeb look was the hautest of them all!
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Beyonce Knowles

Where: The Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Why: Bey is taking cues from her little sister Solange in this fab Tibi geometric silk set and Giuseppe Zanotti d’Orsay peep toes. It’s a funkier feel for the singer and we love it. Get the look!

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#9: Ashley Madekwe

Where: The Emirates marquee at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse

Why: We’re envying Madekwe’s summer style. This sexy, backless Camilla and Marc “Wren” dress and Topshop sandals has us longing for chic warm weather looks like this. Get the look!

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#8: Jourdan Dunn

Where: The 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

Why: Whether this Brit beauty is on or off the runway she’s hot! The model’s zipper detailed LBD fits impeccably; it’s hard to believe she even had a baby. Get the look!

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#7: June Ambrose

Where: The 16th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: Simply put –– we love that June will dare to wear a red carpet look no one else will. Here, the stylist strikes a pose in a velvet bodice dress and Swarovski studded bowler. Get the look!

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#6: Tika Sumpter

Where: The 16th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: It’s rare that we see celebs in full-on ball gowns, so we’re loving every bit of Sumpter’s Alice+Olivia graphic foil print version. It’s simply styled since the dress literally speaks volumes on its own. Get the look!

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#5: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Selita’s Hervé Léger by Max Azria bandage gown with tulle skirt is a great spin on the classic bodycon dress we see everyone sporting. The style stays true to its signature body hugging design that we love, but plays with the silhouette and length for a classier touch. Get the look!

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#4: Nicole Richie

Where: The First Annual Baby2Baby Gala in Culver City, California.

Why: Richie’s floor-length Lorena Sarbu gown drapes flawlessly from her petite frame. The art deco style beading and side parted waves serves true flapper style elegance. Get the look!

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#3: Naomie Harris

Where: The BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: This Bond babe channels Veronica Lake in a sultry see-through Miu Miu corset strapless dress. Get the look!

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#2: Kerry Washington

Where: The BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: We love the boldness of this Temperley London gown on the actress. This fuchsia color in silk is tricky to pull off, but she does it daintily. Get the look!

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#1: Rihanna

Where: The 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City.

Why: The singer’s accessories are a little Gaga, but we’re loving the gown with exposed garters, lace gloves and all. It’s burlesque gone glam. Get the look!

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