Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): It seems that fashion critics are being sympathetic to Britney Spears.

Not only did the troubled pop star escape Mr. Blackwell's well-known worst dressed list, she was also spared from PETA's celebrity style poll.

The 'Toxic' singer was a frontrunner in PETA's recently launched worst dressed celebrity poll.

However, organizers have removed her from the running, in wake of her well-publicised meltdown and ensuing hospitalisation.

Organizers felt that Spears would recover better from her legal and emotional miseries if they would spare her from the poll.

"At this point, Britney needs a break - from everybody. Maybe when her head is clear, she'll have a change of heart about wearing fur," People quoted PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews, as saying.

"If not, we'll be back biting at her heels," he added.

Supermodel Kate Moss is now leading PETA's celebrity style poll, which is yet to be finalised.

"Nothing completes the transition from supermodel to super tramp like a fur coat," Mathews said.

The list continues with fur wearers Lindsay Lohan, Kate Bosworth, Jamie Foxx, Kid Rock, Mary J. Blige, Eva Longoria, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Vanessa Williams. (ANI)