Top 20 Best-Dressed Stars of 2012

Rihanna, Beyoncé and others grace our most stylish list.

Rihanna - In a croc-embossed Tom Ford gown, the Bajan beauty reminds spectators at the 2012 MET Gala that her red carpet fashion is just as covetable as her edgy street style.  By: Metanoya Z. Webb  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - In a croc-embossed Tom Ford gown, the Bajan beauty reminds spectators at the 2012 MET Gala that her red carpet fashion is just as covetable as her edgy street style. By: Metanoya Z. Webb (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Beyoncé - The smitten new mom developed an affection for prints and patterns on billowy separates that flatter her silhouette. Marriage and Blue Ivy did a number on Bey.  (Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

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Beyoncé - The smitten new mom developed an affection for prints and patterns on billowy separates that flatter her silhouette. Marriage and Blue Ivy did a number on Bey. (Photo: James Devaney/WireImage)

Solange at “Runway to Win” Fundraiser - The darling DJ wowed in a floral Vera Wang peplum gown and matching Giuseppe Zanotti heels as she arrived at the “Runway to Win” fundraiser for the Obama Victory Fund at the Theory store in New York’s Meatpacking District (February 8).  In September 2011, Solange and a then-pregnant Beyoncé caused a stir when they attended Wang’s spring runway show.   (Photo: Demis Maryannakis/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Solange - Solo’s handle on fashion is incredible. Paparazzi adore her, the media salutes her and women across the globe want to be her. Can you blame them? (Photo: Demis Maryannakis, PacificCoastNews.com)

Zoe Saldana - Saldana was the epitome of spring chic in a Parabal Gurung pastel satin blazer that matched her blue and purple floral pants. (Photo: Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com)

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Zoe Saldana - Zoe’s slender frame is the quintessential backdrop for this turquoise and floral Prabal Gurung ensemble she was spotted wearing at the designer's runway show back in February.  (Photo: Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com)

Alicia Keys - 2012 has been an epic year for Alicia Keys. Her style matured and back in July the singer traded in her long locks for a short sassy ‘do, catapulting her look to untouchable heights. This girl is on fire!  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Alicia Keys - 2012 has been an epic year for Alicia Keys. Her style matured and back in July the singer traded in her long locks for a short sassy ‘do, catapulting her look to untouchable heights. This girl is on fire! (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Michelle Obama - Michelle Obama is arguably the most stylish first lady ever to occupy the White House. She radiates in a one shoulder Michael Kors gown paired with a sparkly vintage rhinestone belt for the 2012 Congressional Black Caucus Gala in Washington, D.C. Simply gorgeous! (Photo: AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Michelle Obama - Michelle Obama is arguably the most stylish first lady ever to occupy the White House. She radiates in a one shoulder Michael Kors gown paired with a sparkly vintage rhinestone belt for the 2012 Congressional Black Caucus Gala in Washington, D.C. Simply gorgeous! (Photo: AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Silver Screen Queen - Halle Berry's genes need to be cloned bottled and sold because 46 never looked so good. Wearing a metallic silver lace strapless dress and matte gray platform pumps, Berry is stunning for her arrival to the premiere of her new film, Cloud Atlas, co-starring Tom Hanks, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Halle Berry - Halle Berry knows how to wow at an award show or premiere, and we’d like to steal every single piece from her Cloud Atlas promo tour. (Photo: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Brandy - Brandy turned heads on the white carpet in her Herve Leger dress and big R&B diva hair.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)

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Brandy - With a new album came a new look. The R&B songstress stuns at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in a head full of curls layered to perfection, coupled with a fringed Herve Leger mini. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)

Kerry Washington - Whether she’s channeling Olivia Pope on ABC’s Scandal or playing herself at a Hollywood benefit gala, both characters have exceptional taste. Coral is Kerry’s color, on and off the big screen.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington - Whether she’s channeling Olivia Pope on ABC’s Scandal or playing herself at a Hollywood benefit gala, both characters have exceptional taste. Coral is Kerry’s color, on and off the big screen. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Jada Pinkett Smith - The 40-year-old mom of Jaden and Willow Smith caused a frenzy over the summer when she tweeted a sultry bikini pic captioned, “…Don’t believe the hype…we do get better with age.” A few weeks later, the actress upstaged Kim K. in the same backless Tom Ford dress the reality star donned to the 2012 BET Awards. Werk, Jada!  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Jada Pinkett Smith - The 40-year-old mom of Jaden and Willow Smith caused a frenzy over the summer when she tweeted a sultry bikini pic captioned, “…Don’t believe the hype…we do get better with age.” A few weeks later, the actress upstaged Kim K. in the same backless Tom Ford dress the reality star donned to the 2012 BET Awards. Werk, Jada! (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo puts women 20 years her junior to shame. The former American Idol Judge flaunts her curves in a neon Michael Kors gown, Gucci heels and oversize hoops. At 43, Jennifer Lopez has still got it.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo puts women 20 years her junior to shame. The former American Idol Judge flaunts her curves in a neon Michael Kors gown, Gucci heels and oversize hoops. At 43, Jennifer Lopez has still got it. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Jennifer Hudson - The Oscar-winning Dreamgirl shed more than 80 pounds, and as a result, her fashion options multiplied. Here she works head-to-toe white with chunky bracelets and messy bangs.    (Photo: PNP/ WENN.com)

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Jennifer Hudson - The Oscar-winning Dreamgirl shed more than 80 pounds, and as a result, her fashion options multiplied. Here she works head-to-toe white with chunky bracelets and messy bangs.  (Photo: PNP/ WENN.com)

Rita Ora - Rihanna’s street style nemesis Rita Ora gives the good girl gone bad a run for her money.   (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)

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Rita Ora - Rihanna’s street style nemesis Rita Ora gives the good girl gone bad a run for her money. (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)

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Kim Kardashian - Nowadays you’re likely to find Kim Kardashian in monochromatic threads that complement the wears of her boyfriend Kanye West. This ice cream date look is one of our faves.  (Photo: Freddy Baez/startraksphoto.com)

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Kim Kardashian - Nowadays you’re likely to find Kim Kardashian in monochromatic threads that complement the wears of her boyfriend Kanye West. This ice cream date look is one of our faves. (Photo: Freddy Baez/startraksphoto.com)

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Jessica Alba - In a functional blazer and a good pair of slacks, Jessica Alba does comfy chic with ease.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Jessica Alba - In a functional blazer and a good pair of slacks, Jessica Alba does comfy chic with ease. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Tika Sumpter - Actress Tika Sumpter had a standout year in style. She dazzled at the Sparkle premiere in a sexy Marc Bouwer gown and was eye candy during NYC Fashion Week in a plethora of haute threads.  (Photo: Thomas Janssen, Pacificcoastnews.com)

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Tika Sumpter - Actress Tika Sumpter had a standout year in style. She dazzled at the Sparkle premiere in a sexy Marc Bouwer gown and was eye candy during NYC Fashion Week in a plethora of haute threads. (Photo: Thomas Janssen, Pacificcoastnews.com)

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Jay to the Z - He's Hov and over the years he's evolved into a perfectly and maturely styled gentleman. He can do no wrong.  (Photo: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z - Jigga traded in his baggy denim for a slimmer fit, a mature look that includes bespoke blazers and clean loafers. When you own a portion of the Brooklyn Nets, you must dress the part.  (Photo: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

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Victor Cruz at Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Collection  - The men got a little love thanks to Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2012 Men’s Collection at Park Avenue Armory (February 10). New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was in the house to check out the designs and even met Hilfiger backstage.  (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

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Victor Cruz - The NY Giant made Vanity Fair’s 2012 International Best-Dressed list. While Cruz looks good in a fitted and kicks, we prefer the wide receiver’s dapper duds.  (Photo: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Kanye West - The man who made rocking a kilt hip-hop fresh treats dressing like he treats music — it ain’t hot unless he’s pushing boundaries.   (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for H&M)

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Kanye West - He knows it, we know it, and so do you. Mr. West has impeccable style. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for H&M)

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Doing Big Things - G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean channels the '90s in this Versace-esque top on the red carpet of the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont Hollywood, California.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Big Sean - The G.O.O.D Music prodigy has a whole lot of swag. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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