10 best dressed women of 2022

After years of pandemic-related social restrictions, we’ve been hungry for great celebrity style — but 2022 more than makes up for it. As fashion week and awards season return to its regular schedule, we get to enjoy celebrity fashion, and the A-listers and their styling teams feel like they’re set for a lost season.

Whether they were tapping into the archives for a nostalgic red carpet moment, nailing a tough look or effortlessly rocking their everyday outfits, the world’s most stylish celebrities were here to entertain and inspire us with their impeccable outfits.

Below, in no particular order, we round up our 10 Best Dressed Women of 2022.

Michelle Obama

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Ever since she first set foot in the White House, Michelle Obama has been praised for her style, and has been credited by many as an inspiration for how to master the dress code, up-and-coming designers, and nail polish in the workplace. But this year we’ve seen a different side of Obama, one where she’s managed to embrace a more casual (and dare we say ‘cool’) look.

The former first lady In the latter half of 2022, she made several public appearances promoting her new book. The light we carry — and we’ve seen her rock a more fashion-forward wardrobe than she’s ever done before.

From double jeans to head-to-toe leather, lots of sequins and even sportswear, Obama and her closets led the way, away from political dress codes and into a more relaxed and free-spirited way of dressing. She’s worn Ghani, Balmain, Brandon Maxwell and even animal-print Versace. She looks like she’s having more fun with fashion than ever – and it suits her.

Taylor Russell

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Every year, there’s always at least one red carpet star who breaks out, and in 2022, that was undoubtedly Taylor Russell. The Canadian actress – starred in one of the most talked about movies of the year Bones and allopposite Timothee Chalamet – used her promotional tour to put herself on the fashion map.

It is clear that he is not afraid to take any risks on the red carpet, Russell has adopted bold and fashion-forward images from the likes of Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Loewe. In many ways, she’s a breath of fresh air in Hollywood, happy to step outside her comfort zone and embrace some of the most outlandish trends of the moment. This has made her one of the most exciting faces you’ll ever see on the red carpet, and we’re sure this is just the beginning.

Hailey Bieber

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When it comes to effortless street style, Hailey Bieber has long been building her reputation as one of the most influential names you’ll ever know. The model – who has inspired countless beauty trends this year – has carved out a niche when it comes to street style, often with a muted color palette, professional dressing and a touch of perfectly groomed beauty. In the year In 2022, with a new stylist on board, she refined her uniform and brought it to the red carpet, with much success.

In short, the model – now led by stylist Carla Welch – has raised her wardrobe. She’s also starting to embrace minimalism with her evening wear, opting for sheer dresses like Saint Laurent. She’s all about low-key sophistication, and it’s working for her.

Tessa Thompson

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It could well be argued that the Venice Film Festival had its most successful, headline-grabbing year to date – at least certainly in fashion. It was in large part thanks to Tessa Thompson and Jodie Turner-Smith as stars (more on that later) who created some of the biggest – and most unexpected – red-carpet moments of the year; The former in dramatic Elie Saab, poofy Marc Jacobs and sculptural Armani Prive.

But, it wasn’t just in Venice that Thompson shined. As she introduced Western world And Thor: Love and ThunderThe actress stepped out in a number of memorable looks, including an Armani flowy cut-out dress and a full-length, gold gown in an up-and-coming interior.

A lot of credit goes to Thompson and her stylists Wyman Deon and Micah MacDonald for creating some of the hottest red carpet fashion in 2022.

Anya Taylor-Joy

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Some actresses really enjoy dressing up for the red carpet, and Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the best examples of this right now. Whether she’s attending award shows, fashion week or film premieres, she never sticks to a straight fashion formula, and always promises to look her best, which is a joy to watch.

This year, Taylor-Joy played with personal style, embracing different looks for different events. We spotted her ensemble daring to wear black sheer Dior ball gowns, oversized Schipparelli sweaters, hugging Alexander McQueen latex, and even stepping out in a Dior oversized hoop dress. Very few can pull off all these outfits.

Anne Hathaway

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Anne Hathaway is no stranger to the Hollywood scene, but in 2010, Although most of the internet is similar to her The devil wears Prada Character Andy Sachs’ makeover, it was really much more subtle; Her stylist, Erin Walsh, simply enhanced her look.

The actress turned heads at Cannes in a gorgeous white sequin Armani Prive gown and Gucci mini dress with sunnies. We are spoiled.

She radiated confidence at every opportunity. Hathaway seems to be on a new chapter with her personal style, and we can’t wait to see where she takes it.

Jodie Turner-Smith

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Another star who wowed in Venice this year, Jodie Turner-Smith, has become popular on the fashion scene for wearing bright colors, unexpected silhouettes and different brands and embracing the joys of clothing.

Her red carpet looks this year included a flawless Met Gala ensemble (for ‘Gilded Glamour’ she wore a beaded, fringe leotard with a Gucci full dress), the most colorful Venice Film Festival dress we’ve ever seen, a rainbow Christopher John Rogers gown, a bright blue custom design by Harbison. and a denim Balmain ball gown were all featured, and she ended the year by hosting the Holiday Fashion Awards, where she took to the stage in a variety of statement pieces, including some glamorous green Gucci.

All in all, Turner-Smith’s fashion in 2022 is fun to watch.

Florence Pugh

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It’s been a big year for Florence Puch, who starred in one of the year’s most talked about films – which means she’s had a lot of press, and she’s undeniably doing it in style.

The British actress seems to have found her style effortlessly with such confidence at every event. Her style is very unapologetic – she’s usually feminine (she loves a pretty taffeta dress) but there’s always an edge to what she wears, whether it’s her slicked-back hair, dark make-up or vampy accessories.

Her many headline-grabbing looks make this point perfectly. Pugh wore a Barbie-pink Valentino dress at the House of Coats show in July; It was a girl, petite and made of tulle, but also completely flat. She had the perfect response when trolls decided to criticize her “two cute little nipples”.

“Whenever anyone in this industry expects my body to change to a hot or sexually attractive opinion, it’s always been my mission to say, ‘Shut up and piss that off.’ Ladies, respect people.”

She unapologetically.

Rihanna

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It’s impossible to talk about celebrity style in 2022 without mentioning Rihanna. The singer – who surprisingly announced her first pregnancy back in January – has completely ripped up the maternity style handbook, paving the way for expectant mothers everywhere to dress as they please.

During her pregnancy, Rihanna wore sheer, tight or skimpy ensembles that refused to hide her figure. Although this may be While it shouldn’t be considered a milestone in 2022, and she’s not the only star to stray from traditional maternity fashion in recent years, her determination to show the world her flexible body and embrace her sexuality during pregnancy certainly should be. Honored.

From that Dior negligee to a crop top and low-rise jeans, Rihanna has embraced her personal style throughout her pregnancy and paved the way for us all to do the same.

Kate Holmes

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Her final outfit of 2022 may have divided opinion – she’s looking for a very Naughty-inspired dress-over-jeans at the Jingle Bell Ball – but Katie Holmes remains one of our favorite celebrities when it comes to street style and the front row.

Ever since she was photographed getting into a taxi That’s what he said. Kate Cardigan (and Matching Bralette) A few years ago, Holmes was known for her understated approach to dressing, always looking impeccably put together. This year at Fashion Week, we saw her master in a white suit and hooded gown, which she paired with a low-key outfit, ballet pumps with wide-leg jeans, and skin-on skin.