YOU VOTE CATHERINE ZETA-JONES BRITAINS MOST ELEGANT WOMAN

December 22, 2002Dec 22, 2002, 11:00 PM GMT

Our competition to find Britain’s Most Elegant Woman saw us inundated with votes, both by post and here on the website, from readers keen to have their say. We received more than 11,000 responses, and the results are now in.

Of the 25 women we shortlisted for this glamorous poll, by far the most popular choices were the winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and runner-up Lady Helen Taylor, who between them attracted more than a third of the total vote. Closely grouped behind them were Victoria Beckham, Kate Winslet and Yasmin Le Bon.

Thank you to all readers who helped determine the most elegant women in the land, and congratulations to those who won the fabulous prizes we offered!

The full list:-

1) Catherine Zeta-Jones

2) Lady Helen Taylor

3) Victoria Beckham

4)Kate Winslet

5)Yasmin Le Bon

6)Kate Beckinsale

7)Elizabeth Hurley

8)Jemima Khan

9)Darcey Bussell

10)Kristin Scott Thomas

11)Lady Gabriella Windsor

12)Keira Knightley

13)Serena Linley

14)Joely Richardson

15)Rosamund Pike

16)Sophie Dahl

17)Victoria, Countess Spencer

18)Emilia Fox

19)Jade Jagger

20)Jodie Kidd

21)Jaquetta Wheeler

22)Allegra Hicks

23)Daphne Guinness

24)Saffron Aldridge

25)Romola Garai

The Welsh actress' flawless complexion and high-octane Hollywood glamour have ensured her place at the top of the beauty leagues both in the UK and across the Atlantic

Archetypal English rose Lady Helen Taylor combines aristocratic chic with pared-down style

Since leaving Posh Spice behind, 28-year-old Victoria has firmly established herself as a stylish figure, mixing high-street brands with up-to-the-minute designer lines

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