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The temperatures have been scorching lately, and, it turns out, so have the looks from our favorite celebrities. As summer pushes onward, July has been stacked with one premiere or party after the next (that is, until the SAG strike took hold). Not to mention, two of the biggest blockbusters in recent history just hit theaters—Barbenheimer, anyone? While you might be dressing for the movie theater, celebs like Camila Cabello, Emily Ratajkowski, and Dua Lipa are serving up sartorial gold in this month’s best-dressed list. Ahead, admire—and shop!—our favorite looks of July.
Dua Lipa
When: July 26
Where: Albania
What: Celine By Hedi Slimane
Why: To make me jealous of the coastal summer I’m sadly not enjoying.
When: July 25
Where: New York City
What: Guizio dress, Puma sneakers, Lu Goldie sunglasses, and a Loewe bag
Why: Move over Adidas Sambas, EmRata just donned the next It sneaker.
Ashley Graham
When: July 24
Where: Clase Azul’s The Loft in Brooklyn, New York
What: Clio Peppiatt
Why: The tried-and-true newspaper dress gets an unexpectedly chic refresh. Adding this to my fantasy closet.
Emma Corrin
When: July 16
Where: The Cartier Style Et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, England
What: Connor Ives and Cartier jewelry
Why: Summer might be flying by, but Corrin is dressing for an eternal spring.
Coco Jones
When: July 12
Where: The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California
What: PatBo
Why: This dress looks like it could have been made just for her.
Nicole Kidman
When: July 11
Where: The premiere of Special Ops: Lioness in London
What: Saint Laurent
Why: A lioness, indeed.
Ava Max
When: July 9
Where: The world premiere of Barbie in Los Angeles
What: Monot
Why: This Barbie is channeling Cinderella.
When: July 9
Where: The world premiere of Barbie in Los Angeles
What: Keburia set and VRAI diamond earrings
Why: Everything about this look is on point. Some might even say it’s an outfit fit for a doll.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
When: July 9
Where: The world premiere of Barbie in Los Angeles
What: Custom Zoe Lou
Why: Just one last pink carpet look, because the Chicken Shop Date host as News Anchor Barbie is simply too good to exclude.
Dakota Johnson
When: July 5
Where: The MARTINI 160th celebration in Milan, Italy
What: Versace
Why: This year is all about the column dress...and the martini, of course.
Camila Cabello
When: July 4
Where: The Alexandre Vauthier haute couture fall/winter 2023-2024 show during Paris Fashion Week
What: Alexandre Vauthier
Why: Camila showcased many epic looks during her PFW appearances—all of which could have been included here—but, in my humble opinion, this glasses and headband combo tops the list.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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