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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-1-2013

Highlights of the chicest ladies to hit Hollywood and beyond.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Tracee Ellis Ross

Where: The Women In Film Pre-Oscar Party in Los Angeles.

Why: Who doesn’t love a fuss-free little black dress? Ross’ style is so basic but drapes and fits so impeccably that it makes the style feel richer. Get the look!

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#9: LaLa Anthony

Where: The SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why: Blue has certainly been a favorite among celebrities this awards season, so LaLa’s pretty periwinkle Lover dress and her Manolo Blahnik pumps are right on trend. Get the look!

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#8: Kerry Washington

Where: The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.

Why: Washington’s serving major head-to-toe flower power with this look (Giambattista Valli Couture dress and Bottega Veneta shoes) and somehow pulling it off fabulously. Get the look!

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#7: Jada Pinkett Smith
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#6: Solange Knowles

Where: The Late Show with David Letterman at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

Why: Loving Solange’s playful polka-dots by Moschino; throw in the white Elizabeth & James T-straps and the look welcomes spring! Get the look!

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#5: Zoe Saldana

Where: The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.

Why: The unusual pairing of emerald and white stripes makes this Dolce & Gabbana midi dress a standout, not to mention the subtle psychedelic swirls on the fabric. Get the look!

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#4: Michelle Obama

Where: A taping of Good Morning America in New York City.

Why: Mrs. O’s turquoise dress is a straight forward style but the color is such a breath of fresh air, especially with the touches of lime. Get the look!

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#3: Naomi Campbell

Where: Promoting her new show The Face on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Why: We almost want to shake, rattle and roll in this beaded blue dress. It comes off as a piece that’s young and flirty yet sophisticated. Get the look!

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#2: Emayatzy Corinealdi

Where: The 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

Why: This blue is captivating on Corinealdi! Also, the leather lapels makes this so much more than your typical strapless dress. Get the look!

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#1: Kelly Rowland

Where: BET’s Rip The Runway 2013 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Why: Just when we thought Kelly Rowland coudn’t get any hotter, she steps out onto the runway with sparkling high-waist briefs and towering platforms and literally steals the show. Get the look!

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