There is just something about Charlize Theron that is so avant-garde yet so classic, so startlingly beautiful yet so welcoming. Here she brings a Ralph Lauren LBD up a notch with contemporary twists like lots of bling, sculptural shoes, and a tough clutch. Yet she still looks so comfortable and elegant.

Although we don't know her personally, clothing often reflects the woman inside and we think that's fitting to say in Charlize's case – an ultramodern woman who is as strong as she is warm. It's the woman that makes the clothes after all, right? Just a little rant because we have a total girl crush on Charlize. No big.

• Ralph Lauren satin one-shoulder dress, Neiman Marcus, $1998