Kate Middleton and Gwyneth Paltrow Among Best-Dressed Women of 2012

Rihanna, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence and the Kardashians are also chosen as the most-stylish ladies by fashion critics and fellow celebrities alike.

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Kate Middleton and Gwyneth Paltrow land a spot on 2012 Best-Dressed Women list compiled by PEOPLE. The Duchess of Cambridge is saluted for Best Classic Style, thanks to her "flawlessly elegant attires" that range from glamorous to chic numbers befitting a future queen.

"Iron Man" actress Gwyneth is picked for her "spot-on sartorial instincts" by PEOPLE's editors as the World's Best-Dressed Woman. "The Amazing Spider-Man" star Emma Stone amazes Giuliana Rancic for her ability to pull off stunning looks at every red-carpet event.

Rihanna, who recently chopped off her hair, is applauded for her risk-taking style. Reese Witherspoon is dubbed Best Pregnancy Style by Camila Alves, the Kardashians are dubbed the trend-setters, while Jennifer Lawrence gets a nod for Best Under 25 Style.

1. Gwyneth Paltrow - World's Best Dressed Woman (picked by the editors of PEOPLE)
2. Diane Kruger - Best High Fashion Style (picked by PEOPLE style & beauty editor Pamela Edwards Christiani)
3. Kate Middleton - Best Classic Style (picked by designer Janie Bryant)
4. Emma Stone - Best Red Carpet Style (picked by E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic)
5. Jessica Alba - Best Jeans Style (picked by TV personality Lauren Conrad)
6. Rihanna - Best Risk-Taking Style (picked by Man Repeller blogger Leandra Medine)
7. Jennifer Lawrence - Best Under 25 Style (picked by College Fashion editor Zephyr Basine)
8. Reese Witherspoon - Best Pregnancy Style (picked by model Camila Alves
McConaughey)
9. Miranda Kerr - Best Street Style (picked by Who What Wear editors Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power)
10. The Kardashians - Best Trend-Setting Style (picked by Simon Doonan)

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