Photos: Ten Best Dressed: October 3, 2011
Two distinct styles were at play last week. One, a short, almost sporty, cocktail silhouette that stayed close to the body and gave off a relaxed confidence, and the second, a long, creatively embellished approach to evening—with abundant unexpected touches like beading, crochet, fringe, and feathers.
Photo: Pool/Getty Images1/10Who: Michelle Obama
What: Michael Kors skirt, Peter Soronen corset belt
Where: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards dinner, Washington, D.C.
When: September 24, 2011
Photo: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images2/10Who: Natalia Vodianova
What: Givenchy Couture
Where: Raisa Gorbachev Foundation annual garden party, London
When: September 22, 2011
Photo: Venturelli/Getty Images for Gucci3/10Who: Charlotte Casiraghi
What: Gucci
Where: Gucci Museo opening, Florence
When: September 26, 2011
Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFAnyc.com4/10Who: Shala Monroque
What: Vintage Guy Laroche Couture dress, Prada shoes, belt, and purse
Where: Moncler celebration for Bruce Weber’s film Don’t Steal the Jacket, Milan
When: September 25, 2011
Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images5/10Who: Sarah Jessica Parker
What: Stella McCartney dress
Where: New York City Ballet Fall Gala, New York
When: September 22, 2011
