Best Dressed: The Peak of Contemporary Chic

Take a look at who we've crowned the 10 best dressed Contemporary Chic models.

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In this slideshow: Heidi Klum, Lily Donaldson, Selita Ebanks, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Iman, Coco Rocha, Doutzen Kroes, Marisa Miller, Liya Kebede

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Victoria's Secret Angel and mom Alessandra Ambrosio is a style chameleon. She often showcases her Modern Boho style in the daytime and goes Contemporary Chic after dark. At the MTV Video Music Awards she added a bit of Urban Rocker to the mix.

Looking perfect in a super sexy cutout Balmain dress.

Alessandra shimmers in a sequined minidress at the launch of Velvet: The Fragrance by VS Beauty.

Coco Rocha is the perfect picture of fire and ice in Carolina Herrera at the 69th Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala.

A cute and casual Coco dresses up her leggings with an off-the-shoulder bubble-hem dress. She smartly wears her hair to the side to show off the delicate cutout details in the neckline.

In June, Coco showed off a new dark do along with a right-from-the-runway retro-style dress by Michael Kors at the 2009 CFDA Awards.

A Victoria's Secret Angel and top earner on the Forbes list, Doutzen Kroes shows off an updated version of the classic wardrobe staple: the denim jacket. The pop of pink color from her shirt and shoes keep her on the chic side of grunge.

Bandage skirts were all the rage this year. The Dutch model looks oh so chic pairing hers with a simple black tee.

You wouldn't know it to look at her, but Doutzen didn't always love wearing dresses. "I absolutely wouldn't wear any dresses, especially not pink—I didn't want to be a girly girl! I was probably 7 or 8 then."

Supermodel Heidi Klum turned heads in chic harem pants and a rocker-style leather vest at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November.

Her Contemporary Chic take on Matthew Williamson's vivid two-piece pink suit was a look all her own.

The supermom of four strutted her stuff on the pink carpet in a latex dress by Fierce Couture.

Supermodel and legend Iman originally thought this Jason Wu feather ensemble would be too short, but we think it looks perfect on her!

She changes style gears and opts for an Audrey Hepburn-inspired black dress for the International Center of Photography's 25th Annual Infinity Awards.

Not everyone can pull off bright green, but Iman proved that lime loves her. This Oscar de la Renta dress was runway-to-real way ready; all Iman had to do was add a few soft curls and she was the belle of the ball.

If we were to take a lesson in adorable, we'd want Lily Donaldson to be the teacher. Who else could make a plain white babydoll dress and black platforms look so chic?

Lily is the queen of leggings. Whether she pairs them with an oversize T-shirt or just a simple top and cute cardigan as she does here, her look is always fresh. We think it's safe to say that it was because of her leggings obsession that the liquid trend took off.

Though her frugal fashion sense has her still wearing clothes she's had since she was 14, holes and all, here Lily's all glammed up in a flowy black gown with a beaded waistline.

The little black dress gets an update on Liya Kebede, who goes for a version with a little more sparkle that definitely made her stand out on the red carpet.

Always one to think outside the box, Liya sports a bandeaux top underneath a low-cut wrap dress at the First Party for the High Line in New York.

She can make even the simplest of designs sexy. Do you and your closet a favor and get a coat dress to wear like Liya does. You'll feel good knowing that you own something that will never go out of style.

Marisa Miller doesn't even have to try to look sexy. Her strapless navy blue dress with a bubbled hem does all the work for her. She kept the look simple eschewing the accessories, letting her hair and her smile take center stage. And what would Marisa do without her Louboutins?

Marisa's sense of style was certainly on display at the 17th Annual ESPY Awards. She wore a white strapless Dolce & Gabbana dress, completing the look with a jeweled belt from the Spring 2009 collection.

Marisa has got the strapless dress and open-toe pumps down to a science. This time, though, she wore her hair straight for a more sleek, elegant look.

Did you know Miranda Kerr is the first Australian model to sign with Victoria's Secret as an Angel? To promote the new Dream Angels push-up bra, she went bold in an orange shift.

In an effort to promote environmental stability and sustainable development, Louis Vuitton hosted a party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing, making a hefty donation to the Climate Project. Always one to support a worthy cause, Miranda showed up looking elegant in pink with a ruffled neckline and belting the look. For the perfect accessory, she went for a contrasting glittery gold clutch.

The Marilyn look will never fade. Miranda's version has a longer skirt, but the bombshell is just as sexy as ever with a kissable red pout and gorgeous locks.

Who would have thought that with the documentary film Grey Gardens Edie Beale would finally get the fame that she had craved her entire life? The movie turned into a cult hit, and her a fashion icon. For the premiere of the HBO remake, Selita Ebanks did Edie proud, looking stunning in coral with snakeskin pumps and silver accessories.

We have been obsessing over this picture of Selita since we first laid eyes on it. The long leather gloves with the faux fur shrug? Perfection. But Selita's sensational look is really just a cover up...

Like Iman, Selita takes lime to the red carpet and does it with such grace. Paired with the diamond bracelet and necklace, Selita could pass as a modern day princess.