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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 4-20-12

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 4-20-12
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Kimora Lee Simmons attends a celebration for Glamour’s new book ‘Thirty Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30’ in West Hollywood, California.

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#10: Lauryn Hill

Where: At L’Olympia in Paris.
 
Why: Hill’s style has always been one-of-a-kind. From her turban and tangerine top to the embroidered leather jacket, the songstress shows she’s still got it. Get the look!

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#9: Kerry Washington

Where: The Django Unchained photo call at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cancun, Mexico.
 
Why: Love Kerry’s cobalt blue printed Stella McCartney dress, subtly punctuated by nude platform pumps. Get the look!

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#8: Rachel Roy

Where: The New York Screening of Safe at Clearview Chelsea Cinemas in New York City.
 
Why: Roy’s printed gown is simply gorgeous, and her gold detailed accessories add a nice touch. Get the look!

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#7: Leona Lewis

Where: The Ariella Couture fashion show at 250 Bishopsgate in London.
 
Why: Lewis rocks her signature look — a blazer and gown by Ariella Couture, in two stark contrast colors that are surprisingly stunning together. Get the look!

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#6: Jessica White

Where: The Tribeca Ball 2012 at New York Academy of Art.
 
Why: White looks statuesque in this shimmering gold backless gown. The metallic shade is a great complement to her bronze skin tone. Get the look!

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#5: Kelly Rowland

Where: Announcing her partnership with the TW Steel watch company in Sydney, Australia.
 
Why: Rowland’s canary asymmetrical dress pops against her skin, and her nude Fendi heels add the perfect subtle touch. Get the look!

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#4: Rihanna

Where: In Sydney, Australia promoting Battleship.
 
Why: Rihanna’s trench coat turned wrap dress is a flirty way to re-invent the traditional piece. Get the look!

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#3: Chanel Iman

Where: Cartier & Aldo Cipullo, New York City in the 70s Exhibition Preview & Cocktail Reception at Cartier Mansion in New York City.
 
Why: The model’s cut-out Cushnie et Ochs dress and Christian Louboutin pumps is a minimal look with maximum impact. Get the look!

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#2: Halle Berry

Where: The 2012 Jenesse Silver Rose Awards Gala and Auction at Beverly Hills Hotel.
 
Why: It’s been a while since we’ve seen Halle without jeans and flats, so we’re appreciating this sexy leopard and lace Dolce & Gabbana bodycon moment. Hot! Get the look!

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#1: Michelle Obama

Where: At the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida.
 
Why: Michelle Obama makes Liz Claiborne look like a million bucks in this orange pleated dress and cute contrast colored kitten heels. Get the look!

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