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Our Ranking Of The Top 20 Best-Dressed Celebs At Star Awards 2023

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Our Ranking Of The Top 20 Best-Dressed Celebs At Star Awards 2023

It’s been nearly a week since the Star Awards 2023, but we’ve still found ourselves thinking of our favourite looks celebs flaunted at the glitzy ceremony. Shirtless looks, crazy cutouts, dangerously high slits, plunging necklines and backs made this year's awards ceremony one of the sexiest we've ever seen, and boy did everyone look so darn good. Here’s 8days.sg’s ranking of the Top 20 best-dressed stars.

#20 Bryan Wong

No time to work on those shoulders? No problem. If women can wear padded bras, then men can very well have their shoulder-padded suits to add some bulk to their frame, although in Bryan’s case, he probably just wanted to look all avant-garde and cool, which he certainly achieved in this Dolce & Gabbana creation.

At the same time, he also somehow gives us supervillain vibes, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, many bad guys have been known to have the best style.

#19 Ya Hui

On paper, Ya Hui’s cross-halter dress by Norma Kamali sounds pretty simple, but actually seeing it on her, paired with elegant pearl jewellery from Tiffany & Co. and her sleek ash-brown bob, she looked like a million bucks. Oh, and that shiny Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes trophy helps too, of course.

Definitely a great way to make an impression before she leaves Mediacorp.

#18 Tyler Ten

The constant absence of inner shirts meant that Tyler wasn’t the only dude who displayed some serious he-vage at the ceremony, but if there was a competition for Best Chest, then he’d be a shoo-in for first place. Then again, would anyone be surprised?

Even fellow Star Search alumnus Zhang Zetong couldn’t help but quip, “I'm not sure where to look now” in Tyler’s Instagram post spotlighting his magnificent Hublot timepiece. Can’t say we blame him — let’s just say that Tyler’s bod and the watch are both very nicely sculpted.

#17 Edwin Goh

Edwin wore his crocheting hobby on his sleeve — or rather, his torso — by making his very own shirt for the ceremony. And since it’s a formal event after all, he added some bling in the form of little red crystals, which created a water droplet-like effect. Or was it to represent the figurative blood, sweat, and tears he shed crafting that outfit?

Either way, his hard work paid off and Edwin proudly declared that donning his own creation, which he told 8days.sg took just a week to finish, “the highlight of [his] night”. And yes, it has his girlfriend Rachel Wan’s stamp of approval too.

#16 Xu Bin

Edwin wasn’t the only guy in a crocheted top at the ceremony, except Xu Bin got his ivory inner shirt from Etro, which he wore with a long collared jacket and some very comfortable-looking pants, giving off very relaxed island beach vibes.

All the easier to breeze on stage to collect his Top 10 gong.

#15 Tasha Low

Ooh-la-la, how low can Miss Low go? The first-time Top 10 winner gave us some Morticia Addams fierceness in a figure-hugging Pinko gown with a deeeeep V-neck — can’t lose to the guys! — and thigh-high slit, which was perfect for flaunting those gladiator boots.

We know that’s no longer her job, but girl could sell a lot of kimchi looking like that, just sayin’.

#14 Ben Yeo

Ben may not have won any awards that night, but we think he’s still a winner for bucking the trend by opting for a deliciously textured Thom Browne tweed jacket and leather tie, fabrics that were generally outliers on the red carpet. Love the dotted detailing on his shoes as well.

We know the “Daddy Chef” is capable of whipping up scrumptious dishes, but this proves that he’s a pro at putting together a great outfit too.

#13 Felicia Chin

After showing up in a wedding dress-like dream at the 2022 show, the newly crowned All-Time Favourite Artiste opted for comfort and practicality this year by having both of her Ralph Lauren outfits feature pants.

While the first ensemble — the one with a big bow and train trailing behind her all-black jumpsuit — was pretty, it was the second fit, which she changed into before going on stage, that stood out to us. Preppiness is not something that’s commonly seen on the ladies at the Star Awards, so that red plaid jacket and bowtie was like a breath of fresh air.

#12 Desmond Tan

Those who follow Desmond on Instagram would know that he’s been quite the jet-setter over the past few months, and he told us that his frequent travels did inspire him when he was picking outfits for the Star Awards.

We see it in his blindingly white Alexander McQueen suit, which has a classic silhouette with “surprising details” on the jacket in the form of hand-embellished crystal nettles. The actor explained that it’s like the glitz and glamour of Milan Fashion Week balanced out by more “ulu” places in Malaysia and Thailand — poetic, but in short, all we gotta say is that he looks damn good.

#11 Elvin Ng

Now that he’s been compared to various sweet beverages (yes, we all haven’t forgotten all the bandung jokes), Elvin decided to go back to black with a “sexier and more mysterious” look, as he described to us backstage before the show. He even got a tan.

His Zegna ensemble certainly ticks all the right “sexy and mysterious” boxes, and despite its monotone palette, avoids being too one-dimensional thanks to the sheeny texture on the jacket, Tiffany & Co. brooch (which has a massive rock dangling from it), and scarf.

#10 Paige Chua

After boldly sporting an ultra-low neckline last year, Paige admitted that she wasn’t sure if she’d dare to take the plunge again, but it looks like she did manage to find the courage.

Though the neckline on her hot pink Alice and Olivia frock isn’t as deep, it’s still super sexy while also retaining a feminine, demure vibe thanks to the intricate floral appliqué. Come to think of it, doesn’t Paige look like she could be a Disney Princess?

#9 Ayden Sng

While most of the men opted for black or white or both, Ayden stayed true to his fashionista self and showed up rocking a sequinned nude Valentino tux — sans shirt, of course, to show off his pecs and that exquisite (lucky) Bulgari Serpenti necklace.

To our surprise, Ayden told us that the sparkly suit was actually a “back-up option” that — thankfully — happened to grab his attention in the changing room. Well, we’re glad it caught his eye.

#8 Chantalle Ng

We didn’t know sexy chain mail was a thing until Chantalle sashayed onto the red carpet in all her silvery, slashed-hem glory.

And speaking of Disney Princesses, the Denise Chong Adornments dress reminds us of the scene where Cinderella’s step-sisters rip her gown to pieces out of jealousy, but instead of running to the garden to cry, she decides to own the impromptu alteration and completely tear it up (pun intended) at the ball.

#7 Zoe Tay

We’re sure we’re not the only ones who look forward to seeing what sartorial slayage Ah Jie is going to bless our eyes with at every Star Awards iteration. This year, she really dialled up the wow factor in a vintage Oscar de la Renta concoction with enough fabric to roll out a separate red carpet and some serious flower power on the bodice.

As if we couldn’t love this look more, Zoe also tagged Vestiaire Collective in her Instagram post, suggesting that she had gotten the dress from the pre-loved fashion stop. We stan a sustainable queen.

#6 Denise Camillia Tan

With her sizzling scarlet number by Turkish designer Tarik Ediz, the first-time Star Awards recipient looked like a real-life Jessica Rabbit, complete with the seductive sweetheart bustier and Veronica Lake-esque waves.

Sure, she looked genuinely shocked when her name was called during the Top 10 reveal, but we can’t help but think that somehow, deep down, she knew to dress for the occasion.

#5 Fann Wong

It’s a pity that Fann didn’t walk the red carpet because she looked absolutely fann-tastic when she went up on stage to accept Best Programme Host on behalf of hubby Christopher Lee.

Everything from the sexy Valentino number that completely exposed her sleek back and sides to her blinding Tiffany & Co. jewellery to her makeup was perfection.

#4 Ann Kok

We guess Ann’s fishnet-wearing days are far behind her. The actress, who is finally ‘graduating’ after securing her tenth and final Top 10 trophy, looked thoroughly resplendent in a lamé emerald gown by Tarik Ediz.

She continued the serpentine theme with that famous Bulgari Viper necklace and completed the ensemble with party-ready gold platforms as well as one of the most popular hairstyles of the night, the bob.

#3 Rebecca Lim

While we admit we found the backless black number Becks wore on the red carpet to be a little underwhelming, she more than made up for it when she changed into this glittering Alexander McQueen beauty with a sparkling embroidered harness to accept her All-Time Favourite Artiste trophy.

As a winner, she should be shining as brightly as those chunky gems, which go nicely with her post-wedding glow and of course, that vintage Longines watch that was specially flown in from the brand’s museum in Switzerland.

Photo: Alexander McQueen

#2 Xiang Yun

The Best Supporting Actress and Evergreen Artiste Award winner was literally the highlight(er) of the red carpet thanks to her neon dress, which had long fluttery pleated sleeves to add oomph and drama. Who said only young’uns can pull off such a striking hue?

They probably helped keep her warm in the air-conditioned hall too, so bonus points for stylish practicality.

#1 Jesseca Liu

Divine, dramatic, and one of the best uses of illusion mesh we’ve seen (we thought she was just wearing the most powerful fashion tape in the world), Jess’ Isabel Sanchis stunner may be rather uncharacteristically revealing for the actress — she did mention she wanted to try something new — but it works and serves as a classic example of someone wearing the dress instead of the dress wearing her.

Also, we can’t stop staring at that massive bustle, which looks like a waterfall of liquid metal trailing behind her. Simply magical.

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