Spl.Photos: TOP Style Icon of X Factor 2010

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Spl.Photos: TOP Style Icon of X Factor 2010

She has been the clear winner by a mile so far in this series, outshining Cheryl Cole in the style stakes week after week in an assortment of elegant dresses.
But Dannii Minogue suffered her first loss last night after she missed the mark in an unflattering gold shift that looked more Christmas ornament than couture.

The £640 dress, by Liverpool-based designer Philip Armstrong, was certainly in keeping with her chic approach to this year's style wars.





Style wars: Dannii lost to Cheryl for the first time in the live shows with this unflattering gold shift by Philip Armstrong, while Cheryl was true to form in black Pucci mini dress

But unfortunately for Dannii, the heavy gold material did not flatter her stunning figure well, making her appear heavier than in reality.

The 38-year-old added nude Brian Atwood heels to the eye-catching dress, and a sleek up 'do.

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While Dannii suffered her first loss in the style stakes, Cheryl hasn't gained much ground.

The Promise This singer did not impress much either, wearing a flimsy lingerie-inspired mini dress.

Bold: Dannii, picture with fellow judges, looked confident in her outfit

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The barely there frock, by Emilio Pucci, included a very short asymmetric hemline and lace paneling.
Cheryl, 27, teamed the flimsy dress with Christian Louboutin stilettos and a black feather fascinator.
It was a safe choice for the singer, who has stuck to mostly short hemlines and lace throughout the competition so far, in contrast to Dannii's more grown-up style.
The Australian judge has favoured dresses by Victoria Beckham and her own Project D line, which has proved a winning formula.
The style story so far...








Leader: Dannii has impressed so far with a white lace J'Aton Couture number (left) and black prom-style dress by Project D (centre) in week 1, followed by a Victoria Beckham gown in week 2

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Chic: An Antonio Berardi ****tail dress (left) was her second choice for week 2, followed by another Victoria Beckham creation in blue (centre) and a Dolce and Gabbana prom dress (right) in week 3



Despite an overall lead, Dannii insists her wardrobe is much less prepared this series than in previous years.
'Last year at this time I had pretty much organised every outfit, but this time I am only just starting to get stuff together and we are only a couple of weeks away,' she said recently.
'I am completely unorganised so I will be excited if I get out with a frock on the right way and I haven't got my shoes on my head.'

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Taking chances: Shocking red Marchesa (left) for the Halloween episode in week 4 followed by a Project D dress (centre) for week 4 results, and last night's misstep in Philip Armstrong

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***y style: Cheryl drew criticism for her orange hue in week 1 in a black Daniel Vosovic mini (left) and a lace creation by Zuhair Murad (centre), while she got more attention for her red hair than Azzaro jumpsuit in week 2