Top 10 Best Dressed of 2016

When you have a body like JLo’s, you have to dress it in only the best. And year after year, Jennifer proves that she’s not only ageless, but also the queen of glamor. From her sparkly bodysuits to her penchant for body-hugging attire, she’s someone you can always expect to look polished and put-together, which even extends to her casual looks. With the help of her stylists, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, she rocks designers like Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, and Giambattista Valli – all of whom know how to put together elegant, show-stopping looks. Lopez’s onstage style is an amplified version of her red carpet looks, with bodysuits and sequins serving as must-haves.

When you’re one of the hottest “It Girls” in fashion, you can expect that everyone’s eyes will be on you. This member of the KarJenner clan doesn’t disappoint, and has consistently shown why they pay her the big bucks. With an enviable street style that includes ripped rocker tees, stunner shades, and skinny jeans, Kendall always looks relaxed no matter where she’s going. But she also cleans up quite nicely, and red carpet looks bring the drama. She strikes the right balance between racy and revealing with her gowns, as evidenced by the white cutout Atelier Versace number she wore to the 2016 Met Gala or the custom-made, Swarovski crystal LaBourjoisie mini-dress she wore for her 21st birthday bash.

Since her “Twilight” days, Kristen has been a force in fashion. As a face of Chanel, she’s often decked out in their gorgeous, iconic French chic pieces. In fact, you might say her sense of personal style is influenced by that French philosophy that less is more, letting the clothes speak for themselves. It’s obvious that she respects fashion, but she also doesn’t allow herself to take it too seriously. That’s why it’s not uncommon to find Kristen slipping out of her red carpet heels in favor for more comfortable shoes, like some trusty Vans sneakers. With each new look, Kristen proves that she’s versatile, able to move from street-wear to red carpet glam with the change of her shoes.

When you come from a family full of models and have a stylish little sister like Bella Hadid, you have to bring you’re A-game at all times. Individual, California cool, and athletic are all words that could be used to pin down Gigi’s look, but like any top model, her style is more transcendent than any of those descriptors. Despite looking effortless, she never looks thrown together and it’s easy to tell she uses the world as her very own runway. This year marked a big moment in her stylish career, since she launched her first collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, and created a gorgeous line that merged his preppy style with her down-to-earth yet glam looks.

It’s no secret that Emma is one of the most well dressed women in Hollywood, and she more than deserves that honor. Emma has a classic sense of style, with a penchant for great jackets and feminine dresses. She clearly puts in an effort but it’s never forced or over-the-top, and instead she looks polished and hip. Her style, both on the red carpet and on the street, has a modern sensibility to it even when she’s throwing back to another era. Because of this she’s a fixture of Vogue, with numerous features in the magazine. In fact, that’s where she debuted a hair transformation that got people talking in 2016: her red pixie cut.

This Swedish actress has been having a major style moment since she seemingly burst onto the scene in 2015. Lucky for us, we saw even more of the starlet in 2016 and couldn’t be more impressed with her sartorial choices. Alicia dresses for her delicate frame and often opts for clean lines and ensembles that will enhance her figure rather than overpower her. She’s known to take chances and be a trailblazer, and she shines on pretty much any awards show red carpet she walks. Remember her gorgeous yellow Louis Vuitton princess gown at the Oscars? It was an unexpected choice that worked in her favor, since all eyes were on her when she won Best Supporting Actress.

Polished and professional are words that best describe Amal’s signature looks. The human rights attorney proves that fashion and smarts go hand in hand as she continuously stuns on the red carpets she attends with her hubby. Known to wear reds and yellows, as well as feminine cuts, the statuesque Amal has a look that is simple yet timeless. One of her most show-stopping moments in 2016 came when she donned a yellow Atelier Versace frock for the Cannes red carpet premiere of “Money Monster.” In addition to a thigh-high split, the dress had a flowing train that may have given her a little trouble and almost caused her to trip but ultimately, it’s a style moment we’ll never forget.

Just like her “Gossip Girl” character Serena van der Woodsen, Blake Lively is definitely a style icon. Unlike most other Hollywood stars, Blake is known to go it alone and not use a stylist, which allows her to express herself through her clothes. She typically sticks to classic lines and silhouettes that really show off her toned physique – or her baby bump, as was the case in 2016! Blake loves glitz and glamor, and likes to make a statement in dazzling gowns any princess would be lucky to wear – something she showed off on the Cannes red carpet in 2016. She’s out-dressed the best of them, and pregnancy only made her looks that much sweeter.

Rihanna’s been a fashion industry queen for a while now, but she always manages to keep it fresh and exciting. Unlike other celebrities, Ri-Ri’s typical style is tough to pin down; in fact, she doesn’t really have a typical style – unless you count being willing to try anything as typical. We never know what to expect from Rihanna, but that’s what makes watching her style journey so interesting. However she’s dressed, her confidence shines through and she looks sexy and effortless regardless of how elaborate the outfit is. That confidence shows up in her own fashion lines too, as in 2016 she collaborated with Puma, Manolo Blahnik and Dior for some must-have collections.

Before we unveil our number one pick, here are a few honorable mentions:
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Emma Watson
- Jennifer Lawrence

Coming a long way from her Disney days, Selena is killin’ it style-wise these days. Sophisticated and sexy are two ways to describe the darker and edgier look she rocked in 2016. Selena’s able to pull off any outfit she tries, whether it’s a classic Hollywood glam ensemble like the striking silver Galvan number she wore to the after-party celebrating the opening of her Revival Tour or a ‘90s-inspired street style look. Clearly, she’s not afraid to show off her body, with high slits and plunging necklines becoming a favorite of the singer. Others in the fashion industry finally took notice of Gomez in 2016, and she even landed a contract with Louis Vuitton. We can’t wait to see what she’ll wear next year!

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