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The Look: July’s Best-Dressed List

See who made the cut.

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And just like that, July is (almost) over. The month brought one heatwave after another and the summer fashion was pretty hot, too. There were countless parties in the Hamptons, movie premieres on both coasts, and of course, the Olympics. Best of all, Bella Hadid returned to New York City, which always carries the promise of incredible outfits. See which leather tote bag the supermodel sported twice in one weekend, plus the other best-dressed celebrities of July.

1

Micaela Erlanger

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When: July 30

Where: The grand opening of Majesty’s Pleasure in New York City

What: A Miguelina dress, Rebecca de Ravenel bag, and Hermès sandals

Why: The perfect summer outfit doesn’t exi—.

2

Florence Pugh

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When: July 27

Where: International Comic-Con in San Diego

What: David Koma

Why: Edgy hair, edgy outfit, edgy everything.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

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When: July 26

Where: Avaline’s 4-year anniversary celebration in The Hamptons, New York

What: A G. Label by goop dress

Why: What’s more classic than an LBD? Gwyneth Paltrow in an LBD.

4

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

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When: July 26

Where: The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris

What: Erivo in custom Louis Vuitton, Grande in Thom Browne with Swarovski jewelry.

Why: These two are blessing Wicked fans beyond their wildest dreams.

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Emma Corrin

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When: July 22

Where: The premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City

What: Custom Nina Ricci with Cartier jewelry

Why: A heatwave is the perfect excuse to go pantsless.

6

Blake Lively

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When: July 22

Where: The after party for Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City

What: Balmain

Why: Her husband might be the superhero, but we all know who’s the fashion hero.

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Naomi Watts

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When: July 18

Where: Dom Pérignon’s “Exploration of Tactility” in the Hamptons, New York

What: A metallic party dress with balloon sleeves

Why: What lipstick is she wearing? Asking for a friend.

When: July 15

Where: The Terrace at Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles

What: Reformation x Laura Harrier

Why: If you’re new here, hi; I love Laura Harrier and manage to put her in almost every month’s roundup. This time, though, it’s because she co-created a line with Reformation.

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Bella Hadid

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When: July 12

Where: New York City

What: A Coach bag and Alexis Bittar bracelets

Why: There isn’t a single thing she could look bad in.

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Rebecca Hall

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When: July 11

Where: The opening night of Oh, Mary at Lyceum Theatre in New York City

What: A Khaite dress and shoes

Why: Word has it that this is the Broadway show to see right now!

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Serena Williams

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When: July 11

Where: The Espy Awards in Los Angeles

What: Armani Privé with David Yurman jewelry

Why: Good god, she’s fierce.

12

Daisy Edgar-Jones

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When: July 11

Where: The premiere of Twisters in Los Angeles

What: Tiffany & Co.

Why: She’s back and better than ever.

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Dakota Fanning

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When: July 11

Where: Saks Fifth Avenue’s Summer Soirée at Sag Harbor Tavern in the Hamptons, New York

What: A Zimmerman dress and Jimmy Choo shoes

Why: An afternoon in the Hamptons calls for a summery dress.

14

Rita Ora

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When: July 8

Where: New York City

What: Burberry

Why: In a summer of neon green, Ora stayed true to cherry red.

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Brie Larson

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When: July 6

Where: The 2024 Fan Expo in Denver

What: Seasalt Cornwall

Why: I know a good jean jacket (or in this case, shacket) when I see one.

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Paige Lorenze

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When: July 3

Where: The Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London

What: A Self-Portrait dress and Jimmy Choo heels

Why: Love this look for Wimbledon—pun intended.

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17

Jhené Aiko

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When: July 1

Where: Her Magic Hour Tour at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

What: Georgio Armani, custom Celia Kritharioti, and custom Sau Lee

Why: Aiko treats every show like a group meditation, and I love her for it.

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