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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 12-14-2012

Glorious gowns and fab stage style takeover the top 10. Check out the leading lady who landed the #1 spot.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Joan Smalls

Where: At ’12-12-12,’ a concert benefiting The Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy

Why: The model keeps it casual but still concert-chic in an argyle V-neck sweater, leather leggings and Givenchy “Bondage” booties. Get the look!

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#9: Solange

Where: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in New York City

Why: Solange is singing the right tones –– jewel tones. This emerald Kelly Wearstler and J.Crew combo complete with Miu Miu heels makes the perfect monotone print mix. Get the look!

Top 10: Week's Best Dressed
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#8: Beyonce Knowles

Where: Art Basel Miami Beach

Why: Bey masters effortless style in this Emma Cook floral printed short set and nude pumps — a mix of creative cool that’s perfect for the art fair. Get the look!

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#7: Ashley Madekwe

Where: The Rodeo Drive Walk of Style honoring BVLGARI

Why: Ashley Madekwe is a walking work of art in this rainbow painted mini shift dress by Etro and sleek ankle strap Louboutin’s. Get the look!

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#6: Elle Varner

Where: Elle Varner performs in concert at Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan

Why: Elle Varner’s no wall flower. The singer selects an energetic shade of orange and turquoise heels to match her lively stage performance. Get the look!

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#5: Zoe Saldana

Where: The SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Event Hosted By Lexus And Purity Vodka at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California

Why: This Preen lingerie slip meets cocktail dress is so sexy, and it hangs off Zoe’s petite frame with such ease. Get the look!

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#4: Zendaya Coleman

Where: The 44th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Announcement Press Conference at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California

Why: The young starlet’s plaid Shoshana dress and popping pink satin Christian Lacroix combo has a sophisticated feel with a  youthful flair. Get the look!

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#3: Kerry Washington

Where: On The Tonight Show.

Why: Kerry Washington is on a roll! On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno the actress the upgrades the little black dress in a style that has a sweet peplum and ultra deep-V for va-va-voom! Get the look!


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#2: Nichole Galicia

Where: The Weinstein Company with The Hollywood Reporter, Samsung Galaxy & The Cinema Society screening of Django Unchained at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City

Why: Nichole Galicia hits the red carpet like a pro. The actress makes her winter white one-shoulder gown come to life with sparkling touches. Get the look!

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#1: Rihanna

Where: The X Factor UK Final Live show in Manchester Central Convention Centre, Manchester, Great Britain

Why: Rihanna kills the competition in a head to toe Alexander Wang crocodile cut-out ensemble. She’s one bad girl in this look! Get the look!

Top 10: Week's Best Dressed
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