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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 7-13-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 7-13-2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Jennifer Hudson

Where: The stage at Petrillo Music Shell in Chicago.
 
Why: Hudson goes for a funkier stage look than usual, and we’re into it. The leather peplum top, leopard print shorts and combat boots gives her a bit of an edge. Get the look!

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#9: Rachel Roy

Where: The after party for the Cinema Society Screening of Trishna at The James Hotel in New York City.
 
Why: The designer sports a chic capelet — a silhouette generally worn in the fall, but the fresh color-block update makes it perfect for cooler summer nights. Get the look!

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#8: Erykah Badu

Where: The stage of the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France.
 
Why: Erykah Badu is an original, and we love her for it. This trench capelet transforms the classic khaki coat into a more dramatic head-turning piece that would make anyone welcome rainy days. Get the look!

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#7: Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Where: An Evening With Syfy’s ‘Eureka’ at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California.
 
Why: The simpler the better sometimes, and this nude mini dress and matching pumps lets her gorgeous glowing body take all of the shine. Get the look!

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#6: Veronica Webb

Where: The Cinema Society hosts a screening of Trishna in New York.
 
Why: Veronica’s dainty dress and matching pumps look lovely, and the yellow clutch drives this chic look home. Get the look!

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#5: Queen Latifah

Where: The Today Show studios in New York City.
 
Why: The Queen knows what works for her, and this slightly wrapped, 3/4" sleeve emerald dress with nude pumps is it. Get the look!

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#4: Leila Lopes

Where: The Cinema Society hosts a screening of Trishna in New York.
 
Why: Miss Universe works a deep green Sachin + Babi pleat-front gown with sexy split action. Get the look!

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#3: Chanel Iman

Where: The 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
 
Why: The model shows off her petite frame in a white lace summer style gown and matching Christian Louboutin “Super Vic Strass” Pumps. Get the look!

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#2: Michelle Obama

Where: At Barbara Goleman Senior High School during a campaign event in Miami Lakes, Florida.
 
Why: Mrs. O wears color well, and this simple knee-length dress is transformed in this vibrant pattern and perfectly matching pumps. The touch of orange in the belt ties the look together. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 7-13-2012
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#1: Jill Scott

Where: The summer concert series at Somerset House in London.
 
Why: Sassy Scott flaunts her curvaceous figure in a black puff sleeved mini with a neon pink lazered design while performing in London. The singer looks hot! Get the look!

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