I find it hard to believe it was 36 years ago that I published my first Best Dressed List right here in the Weekly.
I’ve always believed that fashion should be fun and individual to the person wearing it.
They should put their own creative twist to it, making the look their own.
Take from the world of fashion what suits you and leave the rest well alone.
Click through to see my top 10 Kiwi women in the style stakes
David Hartnell’s best dressed
Tina Cross (57) – Entertainer
Tina’s fashion style and flair is exquisite. She is a fashion knockout – a class act both on and off the stage.
Parris Goebel (25) – Choreographer
Her sense of fashion flair is always explosive, with great individual style and colour.
Katrina Grant (29) – Silver Ferns captain
The netball star’s relaxed, casual wardrobe really works and suits her.
Petra bagust (44) – TV personality
I really like the sophistication of her wardrobe. She can do streetwear and red carpet – she knows fashion.
Kimbra (26) – Singer
She mixes her fashion look with pop, jazz, rock and classic R&B. She has a dynamite creative wardrobe to match.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand (54) – Actress
She always looks confident and sexy. She knows the perfect outfit for each occasion.
Toni Street (33) – Seven Sharp host
The TVNZ favourite’s fashion identity is very strong, and she knows how to accessorise and mix and match colours to enhance her total look.
Carolyn Robinson – Seven Sharp reporter
Her wardrobe is minimalist chic: simple and always classic.
Bernadine Oliver-Kerby (45) – News presenter
She sports a glamorous and sometimes unexpected look, but always strikes the right fashion note.
Ingrid Hipkiss (43) – Paul Henry host
Her fashion look is always feminine and glamorous. She dresses like she makes a real effort.
SUPREME WINNER: Melissa Stokes – News presenter (40)
Her fashion look is always tailored, not fluffy or froufrou. She’s confident in herself and her wardrobe, and takes great care of all the details.