Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Burberry

Glorious. I want to clasp this to bosom and never let go.

Gabrielle Union in Zuhair Murad

What I didn't know is that Gabrielle Union's part in Birth of a Nation, though pivotal, is uncredited and comparatively small -- and that she is not even terribly recognizable in it. She gave them serious bang for their promotional buck in this.

Jane Fonda in Zuhair Murad

She's a marvel.

Gal Gadot in Dolce & Gabbana

This is a great argument for mixing metals.

Mandy Moore

She looks, yes, darling. It's a fab dress with perfect lipstick and shoes. I am in a better mood whenever I look at this photo.

Cynthia Erivo in Michael Kors

I love seeing what she's going to pull out for any given event. This was a winner.

Felicity Jones in Valentino

This dress itself may not have been perfect, but this photo of it in motion is really wonderful.

Cobie Smulders in Prabal Gurung

I've decided that Prabal does his best work when red is involved.

Emily Blunt in Prada

Gorgeous colors. Did this movie do well? It kinda came and went with a whimper to me.

Olivia Palermo in Valentino

She is so carefully styled at all times. That's not a criticism, just... she is perhaps one of the most meticulous dressers out there, and it's a sight to behold -- she makes this ENTIRE outfit work.

Elle Fanning in Elie Saab

Some were on the fence about this one, but I think it's perfect on her.

Martha Plimpton

I love that pattern.

Nathan Adrian

HELLO LOVER.

Tamron Hall in Michael Kors

I love her haircut, and the pattern on this. I know the neck tie is a bit aggressive, and there IS something very Flight Attendant At A Funky International Boutique Airline about it, but it's cheerful and I need that.

Anna Camp

Cheerful in a different way. Tamron's is very autumn; this is already turning an eye to spring.

Rachel McAdams in Versace

This manages to nail both simplicity and drama, all in one look.

Regina King in Christian Siriano

I LOVE this. I's fun, it's different, and it fits like a dream.

Vanessa Hudgens

This is an awesome way to turn The Hudge's personal style into a red carpet look. It's really pretty but maintains a mild air of flower child.

Dakota Fanning in Elie Saab

This is, in dress form, that feeling of listening to your favorite 80s jam.

Julianna Margulies in Carolina Herrera

She went through such a rocky fashion phase for a while; it's nice to see her back on the "immaculate" side of things.

Michelle Obama in Versace

I saved the best for last.

Well Played: The Best of October 2016

This year has sucked, and this month was rough... let's curl up with a bottle of water or wine -- it's always wine o'clock somewhere -- and bask in some lovely gowns, as a reminder that forces of good are still at work. [Photos: Getty, Fame/Flynet]