200 Celebrity Looks We Love

To celebrate our 200th issue, InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein handpicked 20 of Hollywood’s best-dressed women, each in 10 quintessential looks. Yes, that’s right-200 iconic fashion moments, from Beyonce’s straight-off-the-runway turn in Balmain to Natalie Portman's stunning Givenchy. Check out our 200 favorites, starting with our current cover girl Gwyneth Paltrow.

“Paltrow gives the illusion of giving something away, while still having a kind of ladylike reserve," says InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein. "This sexy mini, by pal Stella McCartney, plays up her best assets and shows off her killer body.”

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"This gown was custom-made for Gwyneth," says Donna Karan of her design. "It's so ethereal and perfect with her coloring."

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Leave it to Mrs. Chris Martin to give Lanvin's goddess dress a rocker edge with Balmain gladiator heels.

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This Stella McCartney seems fit for a 21st-century princess, worn with deco-inspired diamonds and a structured clutch.

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In Marni at an event in Milan, she changes up her natural beauty routine with red lips, dark nails, and an angled bob.

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Sleek equals stunning: At the Venice Film Festival, the star wears this Valentino number with straight hair and a leather cuff.

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Unafraid to try out new trends, Paltrow combines two cool ones in an Alice + Olivia metallic trench and Christian Louboutin cage heels.

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In this Calvin Klein gown at the Oscars, she shows a "love for sensual simplicity" that "makes this woman a classic," says Klein.

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Her choice of Balenciaga's long military coat, ruffled top, and cropped pants is just the right mix of masculine and feminine.

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With minimal jewelry and her hair pulled back, the mom of two lets this crystal-embroidered Elie Saab take center stage.

“Instead of using a stylist to pick a gown for her Oscar-winning night, Roberts turned to her niece, Emma. This Valentino number gave a huge boost to vintage," says InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein.

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The mom-to-be glowed at the Oscars in a simple yet stunning Giorgio Armani satin gown and Cathy Waterman earrings.

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Cartier jewels gave a luxe touch to her Lanvin gown, but she kept it casually chic with her loose, wavy hairstyle.

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At the London première of Notting Hill, the Georgia native set off a vibrant Vivienne Tam sheath with black accessories.

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Roberts showed that understated doesn't have to mean boring in this sleek Calvin Klein dress. A pink shawl adds punch.

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The actress wore Isaac Mizrahi to accept her sixth People's Choice Award, finishing the look with a ladylike updo.

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For the Costume Institute Gala, the co-host opted for full-on glamour in a Giorgio Armani Privé gown. Love the brooch!

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Her black Giorgio Armani Oscar gown was anything but basic thanks to an up-to-there slit and two well-placed cutouts.

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Kruger was dripping in (rose) gold as she walked the red carpet at the Cannes premiere of Amour in a Vivienne Westwood draped gown, matching clutch and diamond drop earrings.

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Though she once said "I'll never be a risk taker in fashion," Roberts sparkled in this look-at-me Todd Oldham creation.

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The secret newlywed hid her ring at a film première with the help of a bell-sleeve YSL blouse and Esther Chen pants.

“On the one hand this Dior couture dress is lingerie-inspired and sexy, yet the shape is quite simple. Finishing off the look with tousled bed-head proves that Moss’s instincts are always right," InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein says.

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The budding designer works the crowd in a shift with glittering fringe from her Kate Moss Topshop Collection.

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Smitten by Julie Christie's dress in Shampoo, Moss dons a striking replica for the CFDA Awards in New York City.

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"Never a fashion victim and the ultimate modern girl," says Karl Lagerfeld of the model, here in his Chanel Haute Couture gown.

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Siwy jeans and a feathered Alexander McQueen vest with a Renee Lewis pendant are casual cool personified.

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At the Fendi O' party for singer Beth Ditto, the trendsetter is a silver stroke of genius in a Fendi dress, fur and shoes.

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In a Chanel blouse, Marc Jacobs trousers and her own Topshop belt, she embodies a key commandment: Thou shalt mix high and low.

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In stark contrast to the Cannes Film Festival's red-carpet glitz, Moss turns heads in a minimalist gray Cerruti sheath.

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Moss dazzles in a beaded peach Kate Moss Topshop Collection dress to fête Topshop's Manhattan arrival.

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"We wanted something understated but elegant," says Christopher Bailey of the Burberry Prorsum tux he created for the Costume Institute ball.

“I love the idea of androgyny," says InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein. "And if you’re going to do menswear, you have to sex it up. Aniston really played against type in this Burberry Prorsum pantsuit.”

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After winning her Emmy in vintage Christian Dior, the actress donated her gown to a charity auction, fetching $50,000 for Unicef.

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The star accepted the Vanguard Award in this seductive Chanel Haute Couture mini at a GLAAD event.

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"She makes this dress look effortless and sexy," says Francisco Costa, creative director for women's Calvin Klein Collection.

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Our favorite accessory for the Rochas gown Aniston donned at the Oscars? Those well-toned arms, of course.

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Aniston sparkled at the Academy Awards in Valentino Haute Couture, topping it off with a playful French braid.

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When asked why she chose this gray Balenciaga minidress, Aniston said, "I just love it! I have it in black too!"

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She's got spot-on timing and red-hot style. The proof: a ruby Valentino dress worn to the Along Came Polly première.

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The actress wore a sexy Moschino wrap dress to a dinner in Los Angeles, showing off her shapely legs.

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Combine a figure-hugging button-down shirt and jeans with a Bottega Veneta hobo bag and you've got Aniston's N.Y.C. look.

“This Elie Saab dress is perfect for her—it celebrates everything and hides nothing. She understands what works for her body," says InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein.

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Put a Balmain jacket with Anlo skinny jeans and strappy heels, and you've mastered Beyoncé's cool fashion formula.

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At the Met Costume Institute Gala, the star made a statement in an Armani Privé gown with a dramatic side ruffle.

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For an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, Mrs. Jay-Z looked demure in a soft Elie Saab dress.

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The Houston native exuded casual charm in an Oscar de la Renta skirt at the designer's runway show.

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Before performing onstage at the Oscars, the artist made an entrance on the red carpet in vintage Atelier Versace.

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"She knows what works for her and always looks put together," says Roberto Cavalli of Beyoncé in his charmeuse gown.

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A little black dress from her House of Deréon line has a sexy appeal with bold diamond drop earrings.

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Beyoncé understands the power of a bright palette. Witness this turn in a cotton-candy-colored Emporio Armani mini.

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Even rainwear looks chic when she wears it—like this Jillian Lewis trench thrown over a dress by Roberto Cavalli.

At the Golden Globe Awards, the high slit in Cotillard's teal gown revealed a panel of lace detailing.

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Her long diamond necklace by Chopard contrasts with the soft ruffles and asymmetrical hem of a Nina Ricci dress.

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She mastered (musical) scales in La Vie en Rose and perfects them in Gaultier Paris's mermaid gown at the Oscars.

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This Chanel Haute Couture number is captivating, but it's the Oscar winner's eyes, enhanced with smoky shadow, that truly draw us in.

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No jewelry required: The face of the Lady Dior line shines in a sequin-covered haute couture stunner with a built-in necklace.

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"She looks very retro in this print," says Elie Saab of Cotillard in his design. "But the belt gives it a modern feel."

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Mademoiselle Cotillard tweaks an elegant draped Lanvin dress with strappy sandals for a party in Paris.

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The actress is as daring with fashion as she is with her film roles: Witness this metallic Lefranc Ferrant jumpsuit and twisted do in Cannes.

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She toes the line between ladylike and hip in a pink Dior shirtwaist dress with John Galliano velvet and crystal platforms.

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A diaphanous Giorgio Armani Privé gown and loose tendrils push the star into romantic territory at an event in Berlin.

“The beautiful pink color of this Atelier Versace gown perfectly accents Cruz’s skin, while the silhouette manages to be both sleek and romantic at the same time," says InStyle fashion director Hal Rubenstein.

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Proving a penchant for detail, Cruz matched the burgundy velvet heels perfectly with her L'Wren Scott dress.

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A fan of Chanel Haute Couture, the best supporting actress winner chose the iconic label for a trip down the Oscar red carpet.

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Dolce & Gabbana made this custom dress for a Cannes event. "It shows off her natural beauty," says Stefano Gabbana.

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Cruz donned a Marchesa confection for the premiere of Broken Embraces, her fifth film with director Pedro Almodovar.

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Only a renaissance woman who speaks four languages can make an Yves Saint Laurent menswear look feel as sexy as any dress.