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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#3: Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: Corinne Bailey Rae attends the “Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs: The Exhibition” photocall as part of Paris Fashion Week at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
 
Why:

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

Where: A party hosted by Details magazine at Tommy Hilfiger Fifth Avenue in New York City.
 
Why: Rashida’s outfit is casual but cool. We love this every day style for the office or hanging out with the girls. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#10: Shala Monroque

Where: The Kanye West 2012 Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week.
 
Why: Monroque’s leather skirt is sexy, but it’s her killer Miu Miu boots that steal the show! Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#9: Tolula Adeyemi

Where: The 2012 Rodial Beautiful Awards in London.
 
Why: The Brit model makes this short set fab by topping it with a wild shag fur. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#8: Brandy

Where: “It All Belongs To Me” video featuring Brandy and Monica.
 
Why: Brandy’s style has taken a turn for fabulous in her new video with Monica. The scene of her laying on the carpet in a silk Versace Barocco-printed blouse and high-waist shorts shows just how much she’s stepped up her game. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#7: Stacey Dash

Where: The LAX Airport.
 
Why: Dash’s cheerful colors perk us up for spring. Take note of how she throws her purple Gucci handbag and turquoise Louboutin’s into the mix with ease. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#6: Estelle

Where: The release of Estelle’s new album at the Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas.
 
Why: Estelle’s sequin shorts and thigh-high boots make a fierce combo. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#5: Joan Smalls

Where: The Givenchy afterparty at L’Arc in Paris.
 
Why: Smalls’ nude leather dress appears as if it’s barely there, making this one sexy look. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#4: Rosario Dawson

Where: The Yves Saint-Laurent 2012 Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week.
 
Why: Black was the color dujour in Paris. Rosario Dawson makes her look stand out in a chic leather coat, knee-high platform boots and a hint of color with an over-sized clutch. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#3: Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: The Miu Miu 2012 Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week.
 
Why: We adore Rae’s look! The dainty Miu Miu floral print dress with thigh high’s and ankle strap heels make her truly a doll. Get the look!

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

Where: The Givenchy 2012 Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week.
 
Why: Cassie’s haute Givenchy look is stunning. Her glamorous cape over the LBD makes this black outfit more than basic. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012
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#1: Alicia Keys

Where: The Stella McCartney 2012 Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week.
 
Why: Keys killed it in this Stella McCartney Optical Illusion dress. It’s a bold look from head to heels. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 3-9-2012