From royalty to red carpet galas, 2012 was a year of the most fashionable ensembles worn by only the best and brightest in the Hollywood business. 2013 might have already begun but it's not too late to look back at the most fashionable moments. Take a look at the best dressed celebrities of 2012, from Kristen Stewart to Kate Middleton.

2012 was filled with the best red carpet moments of which definitely left an impression for the fans. Sequins, sheer and lace dominated the fashionable ensembles. Even Kristen Stewart known to have a penchant for sneakers and boring dresses flaunted her fashionable side on the red carpet.

Young star, Selena Gomez, also showed off her grown-up side with her effortless dress choices last year. Frills may capture her fashion statement for when Selena performs on stage but once the 20-year old hits the red carpet - sophistication and class embody her fashionable get-ups.

Despite being in the business for so long, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston continue to prove that fashion fits whatever age. These longtime movie moguls captured quite the attention every time they were caught on camera on the red carpet.

Another former Disney star who packed on the fashion plus for last year was Miley Cyrus. Joining Cyrus on the best dressed list of 2012 is "Glee" star, Lea Michele and "Gossip Girl" Blake Lively. Royal Duchess, Kate Middleton also stole the spotlight in 2012. Ironically, Middleton was also the top fashion offender of 2012 with repeated gowns and dresses caught on camera for different events.

"Vampire Diaries" star, Nina Dobrev also managed to stun the crowd for her fashionable ensembles for red carpet events. Country crooner, Taylor Swift also managed to stun and shock "Swifties" with her revealing cut-out dress for the MTV EMA's last November 11, 2012.

Chris Brown's on-off and on-again girlfriend, Rihanna also showed off her fashion statement at the last Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in LA with a black floor length gown showing off her cleavage. Other movie moguls who still made it to the best dressed list of 2012 is Kate Hudson, Hayden Panettiere, Ashley Greene, Heidi Klum, Naya Rivera and Nicole Kidman.

Check out the slideshow and see the stars in their most fashionable gowns.

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