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Top Ten Best Dressed of the Week, 10/21/11

Top Ten Best Dressed of the Week, 10/21/11
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Michelle Obama

Who: Michelle Obama
Where: In the White House Kitchen Garden for a formal portrait.
Why: Mrs. O looks every inch the Lady in this beautiful graphic print orange dress. We love the retro-chic neckline and elegant knee-length.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#9: Estelle

Who: Estelle
Where: The Angel Ball
Why: This girl knows how to rock a signature look! We’ve come to love her standard bowl cut and bold colored lips! Here’s she pairs them with a gorgeous knee length silk, jacquard number! Fierce!

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#8: Nicole Ritchie

Who: Designer Nicole Ritchie
Where: Party in Los Angeles.
Why: This fun and flirty dress is a departure for the designer, who usually keeps things slick and structured! We love this break and want to see more from the chic mommy!

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#7: Chanel Iman

Who: Model, Chanel Iman
Where: Vertu Global Launch Of The ‘Constellation’ at Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan.
Why: Sleek, chic and sophisticated! Chanel Iman blends items that may otherwise seem over the top – a wide brim fedora, leather pants, and strappy sandals, to create a look that’s out of this world!

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#6: Zoe Kravitz

Who: Actress, Zoe Kravitz
Where: Photocall at Sunshine Studios in New York City
Why: There’s something of an old soul about Kravitz and her wardrobe choices. This knee length black on black look – with a fur stole – is incredibly mature, yet looks flawless on the young actress.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#5: Eve

Who: Rapper, Eve
Where: The Angel Ball
Why: Maybe it’s the fur stole, maybe it’s the hot red hue, maybe it’s the fab hair and lips. Whatever it is, Eve looks wonderful in this look! Keep it up girl!

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#4: Solange Knowles

Who: Solange
Where: The Angel Ball
Why: Solange is the picture of style and grace in this one shouldered white gown. The hair and makeup notes complete this ethereal look.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#3: Jessica White

Who: Jessica White
Where: The PMc Magazine launch party in New York City.
Why: White looks gorgeous in this body con gold Herve Leger dress. It’s a show stopper that fits and flatters the body.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#2: Angela Bassett

Who: Actress, Angela Bassett
Where: Chanel Sponsored Cocktail Party in New York City
Why: Bassett is back ladies! And it’s in a big way! The actress looks stunning in this on shouldered Chanel number which shows off her fab – and fit – frame.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11
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#1: Tina Knowles

Who: Designer, Mother, Mogul, Tina Knowles
Where: The Angel Ball
Why: Talk about a haute mama! Tina Knowles shows off a great sense of style – and great figure to boot – in this lovely one shouldered dress. We love the ruffle detail and the sophisticated neck and hem line.

Top Ten Best Dressed  of the Week, 10/21/11