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Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Veronica Webb and Corrine Bailey Rae

Why: These ladies in red look absolutely gorgeous. We love the cut and color of the dress, along with the lady-like hemline. Double points for how each woman wears it in their own way, Webb with a nude pump and Rae with a strappy black sandal.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#9: Zoe Saldana

Why: The slender beauty looks classic as can be in this black number, accented by nude straps.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#8: Solange

Why: The natural beauty looks beautiful in this color rich peasant skirt and front tie blouse. The genius of this look? Sexy hints of skin while fully covered.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#7: Tika Sumpter

Why: The television beauty looks graceful in this champagne colored mini and elegant braided ’do.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#6: Taraji P. Henson

Why: Taraji P. Henson looks sexy as can be in this lacey mini. Her barely there make up, statement lip and peep-toe pumps are the perfect punctuations for this look.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#5: Angela Simmons

Why: Angela Simmons served strong style all throughout fashion week, but we especially loved this beautiful ensemble punctuated by strong pops of color.

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#4: Estelle

Why: The British beauty is flawless in this color block jersey gown. Pay attention to her fierce accessories: structured belts, bangle and ring.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#3: Rihanna

Why: Be it dressed up or dressed down, the Bajan beauty is always spot on with her looks. We absolutely love this chic one which features a leather trimmed jacket.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#2: June Ambrose

Why: Ambrose takes color blocking to new heights wit this haute pink and orange look. The celeb stylist is always on point!

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16
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#1: Michelle Obama

Why: A picture says a thousand words, so we will let this powerful one do all the explaining. We love our First Lady.

Top Ten: The Week's Best Dressed 9/16