Most stylish couples of 2012

By Britt Olson

At the Los Angeles premiere of the final installment of the “Twilight” series the brooding stars positively sparkled. Pattinson’s emerald suit popped next to Stewart’s nude Zuhair Murad dress. Perhaps the male of the vampire species is the more colorful gender.

Street smarts and style combine on the preternaturally cool pop stars. Beyonce never fails to look radiant—it’s the smile. Jay Z seems like gent in a tux or leather jacket.

What a pretty pair! The NY socialite and her model beau always appear perfectly prinked. It is no wonder that they have featured together in campaigns for Mango and Hogan.

Diane never fails to look flawless, irrespective of the event. Joshua Jackson is a handsome and game partner in her stylish exploits, whether it is a movie premiere or fashion show front row.

These young actors have come into their own professionally and fashionably this year. Emma Stone made Vogue’s Best Dressed List. Her Spider-Man star boyfriend is no slouch. Andrew Garfield consistently shows he has a sense of style, in addition to that spidey sense.

The newlyweds manage to look chic and cool no matter the occasion. Whether wrapped in scarves and wearing sneakers in NYC or dressed up for a gala event this dapper duo is a prime specimen of modern style.

No couple is as statuesque as the supermodel and Patriot quarterback. Given their sublime physiques, they can’t look anything but spectacular in clothes.  But they make the most of their ample advantages in well-cut clothes.

Royals clean up especially well. Conservative garb doesn’t mean that the couple doesn’t take chances—Catherine is a devoted fan of Alexander McQueen, after all--but they do always appear proper and polished.

Another royal pair that represents their nation well, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Spain never look amiss in the public’s eye. Her well-tailored dresses flaunt her lithe frame. At 6' 6", Prince Felipe wears a suit and military uniform equally well.

Another sexy and successful Spanish couple, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem never fail to make an elegant impression, whether sitting on a beach or walking the red carpet. The Academy Award winning actors match their fashion savvy with true talent.