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The Best Dresses of 2013

12/28/13 | Burberry, celebrity, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Stella McCartney, Versace

I love InStyle Magazine and their wrap of The Best Looks and Trends of 2013 was terrific. They called it The Style 100 and from their list I picked my 10 favorite dresses. It featured two ladies who I have already named as Style Icons on my blog and more I am sure I will cover in 2014.  Until then, here are my favorite dresses of the past year! 

Best Dresses of 2013 Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and Amy Adams


No.1. Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton 
At the 2013 Oscars, the Academy Award winner dazzled in a bright blue gown with a black trim along the neckline

No.14. Kate Middleton Bumps Up Maternity Style 
The Duchess of Cambridge’s became ever lovelier as her baby bump grew, thanks to a wardroom that was tailored, English, and always surprising, we chronicled it every step of the way. Her one constant accessory: a bewitching radiance, even at her first post-baby appearance (far right). (My first Style Icon, more than a year ago!)

No.19. Amy Adams in Oscar De La Renta 
At the 2013 Oscars, Adams—nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in ‘The Master’—chose a gorgeous gown with a beaded bodice and tulle-embellished skirt.

Best Dresses of 2013 Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Moss, and Michelle Dockery


No.34. Jane Fonda in Altelier Versace
At the 2013 Oscars, the 75-year-old actress showed off her fit frame in an attention-grabbing canary yellow long-sleeved gown. It should come as no surprise that Fonda has always been this stunning, as evidenced by this retrospective.

No.44. Elisabeth Moss in Andrew GN 
We were mad for the ‘Mad Men’ star’s black and white gown, which looked decidedly modern when paired with a bold red lip.

No.53. Michelle Dockery in Prada 
The Emmy-nominated actress won raves on the awards show’s red carpet in a two-toned Prada dress and Fred Leighton jewels. See more of her best looks.

Best Dresses of 2013 Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Michelle Williams, and Jennifer Lawrence


No.67. Jessica Chastain in Giorgio Armani 
The custom copper-hued Armani gown Chastain wore to the 2013 Oscars featured a mesh overlay of white sequins and Swarovski crystals.

No.72. Emily Blunt in Miu Miu
At the 2013 Critic’s Choice Awards, the actress wore a cream dress with a crystal-studded neckline that was complimented by Graziela jewels and strappy metallic Prada sandals.

No.80. Michelle Williams in Burberry Prorsum 
At the London premiere of ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful,’ the actress let her blue and green gown from Burberry Prorsum’s spring 2013 collection be the peacock of the night, accessorizing with little else than a black belt and clutch.

No.81. Jennifer Lawrence in Stella McCartney 
It’s like ‘The Hunger Games—Style Edition’: The structured satin jumpsuit Lawrence wore to the Santa Barbara Film Festival (Check out my full feature on her best looks here)

Granted one was a pantsuit but these dresses were the best of the year and I am sure many of you will be ringing in 2014 with some equally as gorgeous!
Here’s to a very fashionable New Year!
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Comments

  1. Kelsie Galis says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Amy Adam’s dress is the absolute best! It reminds me of my wedding dress! 🙂

    http://www.designlifediaries.com/2014/05/our-wedding-video.html

  2. Paris Gerrard says

    December 31, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Such a hard choice. Love so many .

    Wow! amazing images. That hot pink is so fun. It’s such a punch of

    vibrant color. Really like it. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy NEW YEAR.

    Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate,

    PARIS // CharcoalAlley.com

    instagram: @CharcoalAlley

  3. Paris Gerrard says

    December 31, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Such a hard choice. Love so many .

    Wow! amazing images. That hot pink is so fun. It’s such a punch of

    vibrant color. Really like it. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy NEW YEAR.

    Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate,

    PARIS // CharcoalAlley.com

    instagram: @CharcoalAlley

  4. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Honestly, that would be the best party ever! And the only guys needed would be the photographers!

  5. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I am so jealous!

  6. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I agree, Haley, the oxblood is still my favorite!

  7. Ashley says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Now that would be amazing! I’m in. 🙂

  8. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Thanks Jodi!

  9. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Thanks Saba!

  10. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Thanks Nicole, I hope you had a great weekend!

  11. Jodi says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Love the collection

  12. haley says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I’m gonna go with no. 53. It’s a great combo on many different trends.

    Colour Me Classic

  13. Saba Joseph says

    December 30, 2013 at 1:53 am

    I love your picks

    check out my page, im just starting up.

    http://itsmysash.wordpress.com/

  14. Jodi says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Love the collection

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks Jodi!

  15. haley says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I’m gonna go with no. 53. It’s a great combo on many different trends.

    Colour Me Classic

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      I agree, Haley, the oxblood is still my favorite!

  16. Nicole Aguinaldo says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Wow these looks are stunning! Lovely selection 🙂

    GIRL ABOUT TOWN BLOG
    LIKE MY BLOG ON FACEBOOK 🙂

  17. Saba Joseph says

    December 30, 2013 at 1:50 am

    I love your picks

    check out my page, im just starting up.

    http://itsmysash.wordpress.com/

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks Saba!

  18. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

    I agree!

  19. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

    Thanks Anna, glad you agree!

  20. Kelly says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

    I agree! Some magazine should do a feature on celebrity closet tours!

  21. Jacqueline Rendine says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Reese Witherspoon and Kate are just so perfect! Love their style!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

  22. Anna Sinclair says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I love Reese Witherspoon and Michelle Williams dresses! Beautiful colors.

  23. Nicole Aguinaldo says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Wow these looks are stunning! Lovely selection 🙂

    GIRL ABOUT TOWN BLOG
    LIKE MY BLOG ON FACEBOOK 🙂

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks Nicole, I hope you had a great weekend!

  24. Jacqueline Rendine says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Reese Witherspoon and Kate are just so perfect! Love their style!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

      I agree!

  25. Anna Sinclair says

    December 30, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I love Reese Witherspoon and Michelle Williams dresses! Beautiful colors.

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

      Thanks Anna, glad you agree!

  26. Dana Ivy says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Great post! I adored Amy Adams in that stunning little number… reminds me of my wedding dress kind of!

    Dana Ivy
    http://www.iadorewhatilove.com – Check out my blog!

  27. Jackie says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Love all of these looks! Each of these women have such flawless style….I’d just love to see into their closets.

    xoxo Jackie

    Something About That

  28. Dana Ivy says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Great post! I adored Amy Adams in that stunning little number… reminds me of my wedding dress kind of!

    Dana Ivy
    http://www.iadorewhatilove.com – Check out my blog!

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      I am so jealous!

  29. Jackie says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Love all of these looks! Each of these women have such flawless style….I’d just love to see into their closets.

    xoxo Jackie

    Something About That

    • Kelly says

      December 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

      I agree! Some magazine should do a feature on celebrity closet tours!

  30. Kelly says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    I agree! Let’s have a blogger black tie ball and “review” these dresses!

  31. Kelly says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I am so glad you agree, Alina, that outfit was actually picked as the best out of all of InStyles’ 100!

  32. Ashley says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Loved these picks! Kate Middleton in anything? Gorgeous. Gosh, to wear any of these dresses would be a dream!

  33. Alina S. says

    December 29, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    These are gorgeous! I love looking back at the trends of the year. My favorite is Jennifer Lawrence’s pant suit. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    XOXO

    http://www.alinitinidaily.blogspot.com

  34. Ashley says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Loved these picks! Kate Middleton in anything? Gorgeous. Gosh, to wear any of these dresses would be a dream!

    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      I agree! Let’s have a blogger black tie ball and “review” these dresses!

      • Ashley says

        December 30, 2013 at 2:41 pm

        Now that would be amazing! I’m in. 🙂

        • Kelly says

          December 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

          Honestly, that would be the best party ever! And the only guys needed would be the photographers!

  35. Alina S. says

    December 29, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    These are gorgeous! I love looking back at the trends of the year. My favorite is Jennifer Lawrence’s pant suit. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    XOXO

    http://www.alinitinidaily.blogspot.com

    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      I am so glad you agree, Alina, that outfit was actually picked as the best out of all of InStyles’ 100!

  36. Kelly says

    December 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I agree, thanks Diana!

  37. Kelly says

    December 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Me too! And occasions to wear them!

  38. Kelly says

    December 29, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I agree! I also can not believe that she gets grief for rewearing pieces – hey, she is only human!

  39. Thespiral De says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I’m in love with the dress from Oscar De La Renta, it’s like a princess dress!
    kisses from Italy
    Diana
    http://www.thespirald.com

  40. Thespiral De says

    December 29, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I’m in love with the dress from Oscar De La Renta, it’s like a princess dress!
    kisses from Italy
    Diana
    http://www.thespirald.com

    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      I agree, thanks Diana!

  41. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    I’ll take one of each!!

  42. Laura says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Kate has such amazing style! I love how she is so classic and has such well tailored clothes. She does such a great job of mixing designer and mainstream pieces, too.

  43. Kelly says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Thanks Kailagh, glad you agree with my picks!

  44. Kelly says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Thanks Kristin!

  45. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    I’ll take one of each!!

    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      Me too! And occasions to wear them!

  46. Laura says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Kate has such amazing style! I love how she is so classic and has such well tailored clothes. She does such a great job of mixing designer and mainstream pieces, too.

    • Kelly says

      December 29, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      I agree! I also can not believe that she gets grief for rewearing pieces – hey, she is only human!

  47. Kailagh says

    December 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    First off Kate is amazing. Her and Diana would have been amazing friends and fashion icons together. I have no doubt. But Jennifer Lawrence is the funniest person alive, instantly making her one of the best dressed. Confidence goes a long way. Love this idea you have here, and the ones you picked out are the ones I would probably also pick out.

    xo. Kailagh

  48. Kailagh says

    December 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    First off Kate is amazing. Her and Diana would have been amazing friends and fashion icons together. I have no doubt. But Jennifer Lawrence is the funniest person alive, instantly making her one of the best dressed. Confidence goes a long way. Love this idea you have here, and the ones you picked out are the ones I would probably also pick out.

    xo. Kailagh

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks Kailagh, glad you agree with my picks!

  49. Kristin says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Completely agree with all your best dressed! So Pretty!!

    http://everythingsalwayssunny.com

    Kristin xx

  50. Kristin says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Completely agree with all your best dressed! So Pretty!!

    http://everythingsalwayssunny.com

    Kristin xx

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks Kristin!

  51. Kelly says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Thanks Kristin!

  52. Kelly says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    I agree, she is stunning – especially in that yellow!

  53. Ashley Higgins says

    December 28, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Jane Fonda looks amazing for 75!

  54. Ashley Higgins says

    December 28, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Jane Fonda looks amazing for 75!

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      I agree, she is stunning – especially in that yellow!

  55. Kristin Thompson says

    December 28, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Great picks!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  56. Kristin Thompson says

    December 28, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Great picks!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Kristin!

  57. RCSOATL says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:17 am

    great picks, Kelly!! can’t wait to see the dresses in 2014!

    http://www.rcsoatl.com

  58. RCSOATL says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:17 am

    great picks, Kelly!! can’t wait to see the dresses in 2014!

    http://www.rcsoatl.com

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Vett, me too!

  59. Chelsea says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:53 am

    So gorgeous!

  60. Chelsea says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:53 am

    So gorgeous!

    • Kelly says

      December 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Chelsea!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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