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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Selita Ebanks

Where: The Tracy Reese Fall 2012 fashion show.
 
Why: This Tracy Reese dress was a simple stunner. The beautifully beaded collar, and cobalt blue shade added a nice touch to this easy-going style. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#9: Solange Knowles

Where: The Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 fashion show.
 
Why: This mixed print DVF suit is conservative meets cool, and the Jimmy Choo pumps brighten up the room. Get the pumps!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#8: Liya Kebede

Where: The Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 fashion show.
 
Why: Liya Kebede is spot on with the key trends — brights and prints, a refreshing mid-winter look. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#7: Joan Smalls

Where: The 2012 Runway To Win Launch at Theory.
 
Why: Small’s psychedelic Prabal Garung pants are wild and the best part of her look. We love how her Nicholas Kirkwood for Prabal Garung heels subtly picks up on the color. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#6: June Ambrose

Where: Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center.
 
Why: What’s not to love about this look? From her plum Norma Kamali coat, mint A.L.C pants, down to her blue suede Louboutin shoes, the color combo is killer. Get the shoes!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#5: Melanie Fiona

Where: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
 
Why: Melanie Fiona’s printed Luca Luca gown accented with black and gold jewels made for a perfectly polished style. Get the necklace!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#4: Corrine Bailey Rae

Where: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
 
Why: Corrine Bailey Rae surprisingly brought drama with this voluminously ruffled Christian Siriano dress and platforms, and we loved every minute of it. Get the shoes!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#3: Amber Rose

Where: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
 
Why: It’s tough to pull off a color like this, and Rose did it beautifully in this sexy canary Versace gown. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#2: Adele

Where: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
 
Why: This beaded Giorgio Armani gown glistened on the carpet. This style was made for Adele — classic with a touch of glam. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012
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#1: Rihanna

Where: The 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
 
Why: This Armani gown is everything — sexy, stunning, and bold. And Rihanna’s gold accents perfectly completed this jaw-dropping look. Get the cuff!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 2/17/2012