Silky straight hair and sparkling hair color make McCord look young, fresh and chic. A single-shoulder dress, in smart black and white, is sexy but classy. The bold use of black and white in her dress make McCord stand out, not stick out.
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Bethenny Frankel -- Worst
Oh dear. Almost no one of any age can pull off a double-dyed denim, halter-top, button-down romper. Frankel is no exception. Not to mention, there's just way too much information going on at the bust. And, a wrinkled droopy hat tends to enhance any wrinkles or droopiness in the face.
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Bethenny Frankel -- Best
Did you feel that? It was a breath of fresh air in the form of Bethenny Frankel. Simple makeup and sleek updo paired with a modern take on the classic white shirt add up to a knockout look. Paired with shorts, this look is sharp and casual all at once. Croquet, anyone?
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Kelly Killoren Bensimon -- Worst
Young lady, if you think you're leaving the house looking like that, you've got another thing coming! I don't care if it IS prom. But seriously, too much information in the decollete zone. Sloppy hair and sloppy little buttons on the dress can't be saved by a prim pearl necklace.
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Kelly Killoren Bensimon -- Best
Now here's a look that would make Bensimon's parents proud and her date steamy. Her medium length haircut is styled into flattering modern wisps, showing off her tawny highlights. Black is always right, showcasing her offbeat necklace. And the timeless scoop neck top is sexy yet tasteful.
If attending charity galas and going to designer ateliers for fittings is your idea of being a "real housewife," then we know a certain cable channel that would like to hear from you. The "Real Housewives" have all the resources needed to look fabulous. Yet they frequently, and rather spectacularly, miss the mark. Here are some of the best and worst of the "Real Housewives" looks.
