Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 1

Kate Middleton's stunning Alexander McQueen bridal gown for her marriage to Prince William. Everyone has talked about this dress so much that I'm sure there is nothing I could say that you haven't already heard. Bottom line; stunning;y beautiful and perfect for the occasion. Exactly how I would picture a true princess getting married. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 2

Rachel McAdams in a red lace and beige tulle Marchesa dress at the Cannes Film Festival. This was the second time this year that I saw a dress and my jaw dropped (the other one is in the number 1 spot...). This was such a bold choice for Rachel, and I can't imagine anyone else pulling of this dress better that she did (I think she looks even better than the model did!). Great hair, amazing dress, and great satin nude pumps to match. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 3

Eva Longoria in a black Zac Posen gown. Eva looked gorgeous right after her split from hubby Spurs player,Tony Parker. How could he ever cheat on this? Hands down gorgeous. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 4

Nina Dobrev in red layered Donna Karen at the Emmy Awards. The dress is stunning, her hair looks gorgeous, her necklace brings up the stun factor on the dress just enough that it's super glam, without overdoing it. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 5

Mila Kunis in a lilac and lace trimmed Elie Saab gown. There is no way around it, this dress is stunning and completely gorgeous on Mila, who is another star who had a heck of a great year in the style zone. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 6

Diane Kruger in Jason Wu with Jimmy Choo strappy sandals and Van Cleef & Arpels jewels at the MET Gala early this year. Diane is a huge fan of Jason Wu, wearing his gowns quite often on the red carpet. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 7

Hailee Steinfeld in Prada at the Screen Actors Guild. Hailee is definitely one to watch for the future. She's made such an impression on the fashion scene that Miu Miu asked her to be the face of the label. This was the moment that Hailee asserted herself, and she looks age appropriate and fabulous. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 8

Pippa Middleton in Alexander McQueen at the Royal Wedding this past spring. As someone who slept on the couch so I would already be in place when waking up for the Royal Wedding at 4am, I was thrilled by two things regarding Pippa; that the wedding party was all dressed in white (hmm, I wonder where Kim Kardashian got that idea from...) and that I had no clue who this stunning bridesmaid was, but she looked damn good in her dress. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 9

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada at the Cannes Film Festival. Gwyneth had a long list of great fashion choices this year, but this was my favorite. The champagne-peach color flatters her fair skin tone, and she really brought the glamour with a great pair of chandelier earrings and a bold pink lip. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 10

Rachel McAdams in Marchesa at the L.A. premiere of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. I adore dresses like this, with a modest neckline in the front and a seductive back. Look for another memorable McAdams moment in the top 5...

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 11

Reese Witherspoon in Armani Prive at the Academy Awards. The recently wed star looks very chic and old Hollywood in this sleek black and white gown that she added color to with a great pair of Neil Lane green drop earrings and a high ponytail. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 12

Angelina Jolie in a chocolate Versace gown at the Cannes Film Festival. At first glance I wasn't sure if I liked this dress on Angelina at all, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Chocolate is not a color that you usually see on the red carpet and she pulled it off. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 13

Emma Stone in a floral Lanvin gown at the MET Gala honoring Alexander McQueen. Emma was definitely one of the ultimate style stars of the year, and this was one of my favorites of hers. Her dress has the bold appearance of a black and white movie and then gets put in technicolor with her hot pink lipstick.

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 14

Zoe Saldana in Armani Prive with Nicholas Kirkwood pumps at the Cannes Film Festival. This was a bold choice with bold color, a big print, and a large bow. But Zoe pulled it off and looks great. The shade of red with the white is perfect of Zoe's skin tone. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 15

January Jones in a gold embroidered Carolina Herrera gown. I have always been a fan of what January wears on the red carpet (not to mention that I love her name and wish I could change my name to January Jones), and this gown was definitely one of her best choices. The breaks in the lace around her waist and then at her thighs is very flattering.  

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 16

Blake Lively in a white Chanel gown. Blake has never been one to shy away from risky red carpet choices, especially when the outfit comes from Chanel, the brand that gave her a contract to be the face of it's handbag line. This dress was just risky enough; lots of embellishment, but it an easy color and a great loose braid with light makeup. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 17

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive, co-hosting the Oscar's. When I first saw Armani's Spring Couture 2011 collection, I wondered how it could be worn without seeming so futuristic. So I was thrilled to see this gown on Anne at the Academy Awards. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 18

Angelina Jolie in a peach Elie Saab gown at the Sarajevo Film Festival. I like this dress in particular because it looks loose and comfortable, but has an airy and sophisticated look about it. Demonstrating that even at red carpet events, there is a way to be comfortable and fashionable, ladies!

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 19

Emma Watson in a silver confection by Elie Saab. Love the detail on this dress, the color is perfect for Emma's skin tone, and her makeup and hair are flawless. I imagine myself wearing this dress in my dreams. 

Top 40 Best Dressed of 2011: Number 20

Gemma Arterton in a black velvet Yves Saint Laurent gown with a blue silk sash. This outfit  has all the things that I love; velvet, bows, red lipstick, and a very sparkly clutch purse. Gorgeous.