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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-2-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-2-2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Adepero Oduye

Where: The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
 
Why: Oduye chose a casual but cooler patterned outfit as opposed to the traditional dressy award show look. This works for her, as she looks comfortable, confident and fun. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-2-2012
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#9: Rashida Jones

Where: The 2012 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
 
Why: We’re ready for Spring and this is the perfect piece for it. Jones wears a fresh floral printed dress by Oscar de la Renta exquisitely paired with navy Roger Vivier sandals. Get the look!

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#8: Paula Patton

Where: The 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood.
 
Why: The pairing of Paula’s Naeem Khan dress — an embroidered bodice with feathered skirt — added a fun flair and spice to the room. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-2-2012
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#7: Zoe Saldana

Where: The 2012 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
 
Why: Zoe Saldana wears another Spring stunner. This muted Balmain mini gives a softer yet sexy touch to the season, and her fabulous nude platforms certainly helped the look. Get the heels!

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#6: Estelle

Where: BET’s Rip the Runway 2012 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
 
Why: Estelle is working this mod mini on stage. The sequins add oomph to the stripes. Get the look!

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#5: Octavia Spencer

Where:The 84th Annual Academy Awards.
 
Why: Spencer’s Tadashi Shoji gown was perfect for her. Both the cut and beaded pattern emphasized her waistline. This one is certainly a winner. Get the look!

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#4: Selita Ebanks

Where: BET’s Rip the Runway 2012 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
 
Why: Selita had several wardrobe changes as host of the show, but this Grecian Goddess gown was by far our favorite. Get the look!

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#3: Michelle Obama

Where: The Governors’ Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House.
 
Why: Mrs. Obama’s dress was such a dreamy design for the White House dinner. This sequin asymmetrical style with wispy tulle overlay made her look heavenly. Get the look!

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#2: Serena Williams

Where: The 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood.
 
Why: Serena surprised us when she showed up in this extravagant Christiane King gown. The golden color popped against her skin, and need we say anything about the flattering fishtail silhouette? It emphasizes her curves with drama. Well done! Get the jewels!

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#1: Viola Davis

Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards.
 
Why: The most talked about look of the week was this gorgeous green Vera Wang gown, which wouldn’t be complete with her best accessory of the night — her new natural ’do. Work it Viola! Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-2-2012