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Feb 06 2012 04:30 PM ET

Stars’ Sheer Tops: A Do or a Don’t?

Sofia Vergara, Rachel McAdams X17 Online; Bauer-Griffin

Your mother probably told you to always keep covered, but stars like Sofia Vergara and Rachel McAdams are making sexy, sheer tops look oh-so-right.

Vergara wore a peek-a-boo black top (plus second-skin leather pants and cute red pumps) on a night out in Los Angeles recently, letting her matching black bra show through. Meanwhile, McAdams made her bold bra statement at a movie premiere, allowing her blue brassiere to show through her fitted cerulean tee.

Both actresses kept the look classy — no tight white tanks and fluorescent bras here! — but we want to know what you think. Vote in our poll and tell us: Would you wear a sheer top and matching bra?

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Dec 27 2011 04:00 PM ET

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Florence Welch: Gray Goddess, or Grave Mistake?

Harrods Sale with Florence Welch
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Sure it was Chanel, but was Florence Welch’s head-to-toe black-and-gray ensemble a fashion faux pas? The singer wore the gown and cape while kicking off the annual Harrods post-holiday sale in London Tuesday, but her look raised more than a few well-groomed eyebrows.

Regardless, the singer stunned, belting “What the Water Gave Me” and “Shake it Out” backed by an acoustic guitar. According to U.K.’s Stylist, she was the first musician to ever perform at the legendary sale.

After her brief concert, Welch spoke to Stylist about her personal relationships with designers like Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld and Gucci’s Frida Giannini, who designed her summer tour costumes. And she revealed that there are a few rising stars she’d someday like to work with. “I love Erdem,” she shared. “I’ve met with Sarah Burton, and as well as being so, so nice, the work she has done at Alexander McQueen is just incredible.”

Is Ripped Denim a New Trend or Dead End?

Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Olsen Wear Ripped Jeans
National Photo Group, James Devaney/WireImage, Fame

What do Mena Suvari, Ashley Olsen and Vanessa Hudgens have in common? Their appreciation for some seriously ravaged denim!

On Saturday, American Horror Story star Suvari covered up in a fur-lined parka, leopard scarf and combat booties. Her only ventilation? Seriously slashed denim.

Would You Wear Clear Shoes Like Dakota Fanning?

Dakota Fanning Marc Jacobs
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Dakota Fanning has a sense of style that’s generally spot-on. The young fashionista has relationships with a roster of fabulous designers, and looks put together every time she leaves the house — even if she is just going to class.

But sometimes even the chicest stars can make minor mistakes. Case in point: Fanning wore clear pumps to Marc Jacobs’s spring 2012 presentation in New York in September, a move that’s often considered a fashion faux pas. However, given her age — she’s just 17 — and the light color of her dress, it’s not necessarily an awful decision — maybe she can pull it off. Regardless, we want to know what you think of the look.

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Oct 14 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Get Graphic in Isabel Marant’s Tribal Prints

Hilary Duff Pregnancy Style
GSI; INF; Ramey

Celebs have always looked to French label Isabel Marant for a boho take on casual dressing — hits from the past include ankle wrap “Gava” pumps and go-with-everything suede booties — but this week, the stars can’t get enough of the brand’s tribal-print separates!

On Sunday, Cheryl Cole paired $425 printed corduroy “Silo” skinnies with a cropped boucle jacket for a stylish jaunt through LAX. The next day, mama-to-be Hilary Duff topped the brand’s $1,170 georgette dress with a sculpted blazer for a visit to Good Morning America. Later that same day, Nicole Richie sported a pair of $660 “Renell” jeans with gladiator booties and all-black basics while out in L.A.

We’re thinking about adding some tribal prints to our wardrobe, but are a little sticker shy. Tell us: What do you think of stars’ new Marant tribal trend?

–Justine Harman

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Sep 27 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Seeing Double: Jennifer Aniston’s Déjà-Vest

Jennifer Aniston Sexy Vest Style
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Amanda Schwab/Startraks

When Jennifer Aniston showed up to Monday night’s New York premiere of Five, we assumed the Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit she wore to January’s People’s Choice Awards had been repurposed.

However, upon closer inspection, the megastar, who once said she would wear a bathing suit “for as many years as the strings still tie,” was wearing a very similar – but slightly different! — vest ensemble.

Nearly imperceptible differences in the Dolce suits include tailored darts, nominally different pockets, covered buttons and oh yeah, a peek-a-boo corset.

While we think it’s a super chic look — and especially love the way she accessorizes with gold necklaces and voluminous locks — we want to know what you think. Tell us: Would you ever buy a similar look twice?

–Justine Harman

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Sep 15 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Would You Wear Lots of Colorful Makeup, Like Rihanna?

Rihanna Makeup
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Rihanna is known as a fashion risk-taker, and she usually manages to pull off whatever out-there outfit she’s sporting. So while her eye-popping red hair would look clownish on lesser celebs, we thought the singer looked pretty cool — and kind of miss it now that she’s back to brunette.

The problem with sporting such a bold shade on your head, though, is that you really have to be conscious about toning down the rest of your look by wearing neutral colors on your eyes, lips and cheeks. But Rihanna is not one for following the rules, so she went out wearing a veritable rainbow: turquoise eye shadow and bright crimson lipstick, which matched her hair.

As per the usual, if anyone can make this look work, it’s Rihanna, but we want to know: Would you wear this many bright colors?

–Katie Dickens

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