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Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10 Paula Patton

Who: Paula Patton
Where: Kentucky Derby
What: Elaborate Grey Goose Derby Hat paired with a dainty strapped white knee length dress
Why: Patton manages to look sweet and seductive in this standout look from the Derby.

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#9 Kerry Washington

Who: Kerry Washington
Where:‘Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue’ Press Breakfast
What: A pretty plaid mini mini, paired with equally pretty patent pumps.
Why: Washington is a master red carpet chameleon, and with this look she serves us prim and proper with pizazz.

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#8 Nicole Murphy

Who: Nicole Murphy
Where: Strolling the streets of Los Angeles
What: A sweet and mini flirty sun dress.
Why: Murphy knows how to show off her assets and this mini highlights her best: long, shapely legs.

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#7 Michelle Obama

Who: First Lady Michelle Obama
Where: Poetry Reading at the White House
What: Naeem Kahn tank and jeweled skirt
Why: The vibrant colors in this ensemble knocked us off our feet and looks gorgeous against her skin.

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#6 Kelly Rowland

Who: Kelly Rowland
Where: Samsung Infuse 4G Launch Party
What: White blazer and Tee over slim cut denims and strappy sandals.
Why: Sleek and sexy! Rowland looks effortlessly chic in this casual ensemble

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#5 Katerina Graham

Who: Katerina Graham
Where: Marc Spears Dinner Party in L.A
What: Knee length leather dress
Why: A black leather dress bold move in warm weather, but Graham does it well with this light weight, figure hugging leather number that flatters her frame.

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#4 Ciara

Who: Ciara
Where: Samsung Infuse 4G Launch Party
What: One shoulder mini.
Why: Ciara combines two haute trends: one shoulder and nude tones in this sultry dress which makes her body look better than ever!

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#3 Christina Milian

Who: Christina Milian
Where: At a gas station in Los Angeles
What: Sleek denim and blouse combo with strappy sandals
Why:

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#2 Christina Milian

Who: Christina Milian
Where: Marc Spears Dinner in Los Angeles
What: A haute pink long sleeved number with plunging neckline.
Why: From color to cut, this dress is stunning and fits Milian perfectly!

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#1 Vanessa Williams

Who: Vanessa Williams
Where: Attending the New York City Ballet Spring Gala
What: A strapless hombre gown
Why: Williams looks like an angel in this heavenly gown which floats along the red carpet!

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