- In the famous Versace dress at the movie premiere
Blake Lively (36) brings back the 2000s to the red carpet. At the film premiere of "It Ends With Us" on Tuesday evening (6th August) in New York, the actress once again drew all eyes to her in a colorful sequined dress with an asymmetrical cut from the house of Versace.
Lively paired the figure-hugging designer dress with a deep décolletage with perfectly matching high-heeled stilettos. Her blonde hair cascaded elegantly over her shoulder.
It was also glamorous with jewelry. Her statement earrings sparkled with colorful glitter stones. Both her colorful nail polish and the many silver-shimmering rings on her hands caught the eye.
The peach tone of her dress was also reflected in Lively's makeup. She chose eyeshadow and lip gloss in warm peach tones.
Homage to Britney Spears
Fun Fact: The dress was not a random choice from her wardrobe. Often, Blake Lively's looks carry hidden messages. In this case, it's a homage to Britney Spears (42), who wore the exact same dress at the Versace fashion show in Milan in 2002. "It's Britney's real dress," Lively revealed to "People" magazine on the red carpet. She thinks it should be in famous museums like the Smithsonian or the Met. "But I'm wearing it. I'm so happy."
"It Ends with Us" in cinemas from 15th August
Blake Lively's new film "Only Once More" (original: "It Ends with Us"), based on the novel by Colleen Hoover (44), will be released in cinemas on 15th August. Lively plays the lead role of Lily Bloom.
At the premiere in New York, the actress was also supported by her husband Ryan Reynolds (47) and his co-star and close friend Hugh Jackman (55), who were recently on a promotional tour together for their film "Deadpool & Wolverine".
Lively's homage to Britney Spears was evident in her choice of the iconic Versace dress she wore, the same one Spears donned at the Milan fashion show in 2002. As she walked the red carpet, Lively sang praises of Spears, ♪ Britney Spears ♪, expressing her wish for the dress to be in renowned museums like the Smithsonian or the Met.
The captivating outfit and glamorous accessories brought back memories of Spears' iconic looks from the early 2000s, making Lively's red carpet appearance a tribute to the pop star.
