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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Ciara

Where: Attending a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
 
Why: Ciara’s whole look is hot. The fur is over the top, but it’s the leather leggings that we’re loving. Get the leggings!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#9: Jennifer Hudson

Where: Promoting her new book in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Why: Hudson’s look is super sexy baby doll, and the polka dot tights are so much fun. Get the tights!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#8: Selita Ebanks

Where: Attending the grand re-opening of Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York City.
 
Why: Selita’s nude look is oh-so-glam and topping it with fur takes the cake. Get the fur!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#7: Tracee Ellis Ross

Where: The 13th Annual Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globe After Party.
 
Why: Tracee Ellis Ross takes even the little black dress to the next level and kills it! Get the LBD!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#6: Keke Palmer

Where: Planet Hollywood Times Square, New York City.
 
Why: Palmer’s printed skater dress and nude platforms is an adorable look. Get the dress!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#5: Viola Davis

Where: Vanity Fair & Fisker Automotive Toast Dreamworks Pictures Golden Globes Best Drama Nominations.
 
Why: This hot pink pops on Viola Davis’ skin, and the silhouette is classic. Get the dress!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#4: Solange Knowles

Where: Dolce & Gabbana “La Bella Estate” Cocktail Launch.
 
Why: Solange exudes sexy in this see-through green lace dress. The color alone is absolutely breathtaking. Get the lace dress!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#3: Gabrielle Union

Where: The BET Honors 2012.
 
Why: White is the best statement for winter, and Gabrielle’s lace Emilio Pucci number is spot on. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#2: Shaun Robinson

Where: Red carpet of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.
 
Why: Robinson’s colorblocked one-shoulder Impero Couture gown was simply beautiful. Basic black and white in a stunning style. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012
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#1: Paula Patton

Where: The Weinstein Company’s 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party
 
Why: This canary yellow Monique Lhuillier gown was absolutely stunning and lit up the carpet. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 1/20/2012