Blake Lively took a style point from Britney Spears ’ legendary fashion book for the premiere of her new movie It Ends With Us . The 36-year-old actress and the 42-year-old pop goddess were bound to have a crossover style-wise with their archetypal idolatry and bombshell blonde hair. On August 6, under the Manhattan skyline, it finally happened.
Lively showed up to the premiere of her new film based on the popular Colleen Hoover novel in Spears’ Spring/summer 2003 Versace dress. Incorporating the flower shop storyline in the movie with floral embroidery, the Gossip Girl alum donned the “Toxic” star’s sequin designer piece, teaming it with her signature long wavy locks and light pink lipstick. The one-shoulder gown was shown on the Versace Spring/summer 2003 runway and worn by Spears in 2002.
Though the nude V-cut dress perfectly captured the bright, loving nature of Lively’s character, Lily Bloom, the on-screen star intended to honor the gown’s former wearer. Ahead of the New York City premiere, Lively took to her Instagram story, posting a picture of Spears in the dress. “The ultimate queen who made us all want to sparkle and write and share our stories.
Britney, us millennials all have a story of a moment or of years that you made us want to shine and inspire awe, with strength, and joy and immensely hard work,” she wrote. “Thank you for your example and your contribution to women telling their stories. So excited about your biopic and all you have to co.