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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best Dressed, 8-31-12

A sexy week of leg-baring bodycon and mini dresses dominate our list.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Meagan Good

Where: The set of Dijon Talton’s debut music video shoot for his new single “Wild Out” at Empire Nightclub in Hollywood. 

Why: The tank top, cut-off shorts, bowler hat and Converse sneakers are such a hipster combo, but we love the look on her. Get the look!

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#9: Christina Milian

Where: Malibu, California.  

Why: Milian and models sport her new swimsuit collaboration for Nicolita Swimwear and we love it. The lightweight wide-leg pant is a fresh update to a beach cover-up. Get the look!

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#8: Samantha Mumba

Where: The Short Film Screening and Cocktail Party for Recipe: How To Mend A Broken Heart and Just Three Words.

Why: “It Brit” Smantha Mumba rocks out on the red carpet in a simple tank top repping LA, skinny jeans, studded boots and piled on bangles. Get the look!

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#7: Jessica White

Where: The 2012 US Open in Queens, New York.

Why:  With her model height, White pulls off this coral floor-grazing, palazzo pant jumpsuit hybrid in a way that’s beautifully boho. Get the look!

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#6: Selita Ebanks

Where: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at the 2012 US Open in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens, New York CIty.


Why: The model easily transformed a casual look of T-shirt and skinny jeans into a red carpet-ready moment by throwing on a draped blazer and python pumps. The mix of neutrals with a pop of color and print works. Get the look!

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#5: Angela Simmons

Where: She Cares Foundation’s 3rd Annual She Cares Celebrity Basketball Game in Los Angeles. 

Why: Simmons is a work-out diva, and with this look she managed to polish up her sporty style fabulously for the red carpet by pairing a quilted leather jacket and satin bustier with metallic Adidas. Get the look!

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#4: Tyra Banks

Where: Leaving a taping for Good Afternoon America in New York City.

Why: Tyra’s scuba style Torn by Ronny Kobo Caterina bodycon fits her modelesque frame like a glove. And the Sergio Rossi round-toe platform pumps make a great finishing touch. Get the look!

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#3: Melanie Fiona

Where: The Pepsi and Billboard Summer Beats concert in New York City. 

Why: Fiona’s effortless shirt dress and leather platform boots are casual yet still so chic — and the new blonde tresses are definitely her best accessory. Get the look!

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#2: Azalea Banks

Where: Reading Festival 2012 at Richfield Avenue in Reading, United Kingdom.

Why: We love Azalea’s London street chic style — her neon cropped top, high-waist shorts and chunky platform boots shows she unapologetically dances to the beat of her own drum. Get the look!

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#1: Angela Simmons

Where: A VIP cocktail reception for the grand opening of Dr. Susan’s Health and Beauty Institute in Beverly Hills, California. 

Why: The combination of print, fit and length of this RVN jacquard dress is tastefully sexy and highlights Angela’s natural curves. We loved that she kept her hair and make-up minimal and let the dress and killer Manolo Blahnik caged heels stand on their own. She’s #1 in our book. Get the look!

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