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Top 10: Week's Best-Dressed - 10/14

Top 10: Week's Best-Dressed - 10/14
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Nicole Ritchie

Who: Designer, Nicole Ritchie
Where: Out and About after working out in Los Angeles
Why: Richie looks rocker chic in this studded leather jacket casually worn over Nike Leggings and black T. We love the pop of white and the divalicious glasses!

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#9: Phylicia Rashad

Who: Actress, Phylicia Rashad
Where: 2011 Lupus Foundations of America Butterfly Gala in NYC
Why: There’s always an easy elegance about Ms. Rashad, and it’s not lost here as she pairs trousers with a pumpkin colored silk jacket and blouse.

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#8: Gayle King

Who: Gayle King
Where: Lupus Foundations Of America Butterfly Gala
Why: King is the Queen of sheaths, so we are not surprised she stepped out in this lovely one shouldered green sheath. She loos fabulous!

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#7: Paula Patton

Who: Paula Patton
Where: Monika Chiang Store Opening in West Hollywood.
Why: We usually see this beauty in flirty dresses, so seeing her in this sleek leather look is a sight to behold. We love the simple pairing with luxe gray pumps.

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#6: Marsha Ambrosius

Who: Singer, Marsha Ambrosius
Where: Grey Goose Entertainment “RISING ICONS” launch event in New York City.
Why: The newly svelte singer knows how to expertly show off her curves – and this sexy stripped mini is no different. We love the pairing with her asymmetrical leather jacket!

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#5: LaLa Anthony

Who: Personality, LaLa Anthony
Where: Heading to lunch with mother at Milos in New York City.
Why: Talk about color blocking at it’s finest! We love the bright burst of pink paired with beautiful blue booties!

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#4: Kimora Lee Simmons

Who: Designer, Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: 9th Annual ‘Best In Drag Show’ at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
Why: As if that hot piece on her arm isn’t enough, Simmons slips into this haute black mini. Not only do we love the dress – we love the chic accessories, including the T-strap sandals.

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#3: Keri Hilson

Who: Singer, Keri Hilson
Where: Spotted outside the Mayfair Hotel in London.
Why: Keri always seems to be walking on the wild side when it comes to her wardrobe, so this look is relatively tame. We love the combo between the sweater, chunky boots and electric hued sweater.

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#2: Vanessa Williams

Who: Actress, Vanessa Williams
Where: 9th Annual ‘Best In Drag Show’ at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
Why:: Can you believe this beauty is over 40 years old? Once again, Williams proves age is nothing but a number as she heats up the red carpet in a gorgeous knee length dress. We love the sweet heart neckline and cap length sleeve.

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#1: Sanaa Lathan

Who: Sanaa Lathan
Where: 2nd annual Veuve Clicquot polo classic in Palisades, California.
Why: Va-va-va-vooom! That’s the only way to describe Lathan in this spaghetti strap number. The Hollywood beauty manages to make a simple sun dress as sexy as possible. ladies – take notes!

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