When it comes to noteworthy fashion moments — whether on the red carpet or out on the street — very few hold a candle to Blake Lively. Some days, the star pays tribute to a historical landmark; other days, she can be spotted acing Zendaya’s viral ‘method dressing’ trend at press tours. Regardless of the occasion, the It Ends With Us actress never falters in adding her own touch of glamour and boldness, wherever her high heels land. Ahead, get the low-down on the best Blake Lively fashion moments that cement her status as a style icon.
Of late, Lively has managed to keep spirits bright and beaming by opting for a more floral aesthetic — what with all the thorny drama surrounding the release of her latest movie It Ends With Us. But after turning pages through her style evolution, one can easily ascertain that The Gossip Girl alum has perpetually stayed at the forefront of nailing both the quiet and the loud end of the luxury spectrum.
What’s more, the award-winning actress is her own stylist — which makes sense considering there is always a dash of ‘liveliness’ to her outfits that sets them apart from original designer versions. Read on to take in Blake Lively’s most spectacular fashion moments — from the Met Gala to the New York streets.
In a tribute to Britney Spears and her on-screen character from It Ends With Us (Lily Bloom), Blake Lively donned a 2002 Versace number covered in sparkling floral patterns in bright hues of blue, purple, pink, and yellow. To make things even more glamorous, Lively styled the one-shoulder, ankle-grazing vintage piece with a hairstyle that featured barely-there waves and kept her makeup on the mellow side, allowing the dress to pull focus.
Yes, the whole controversy surrounding It Ends With Us sent the internet into a frenzy. But was it a bigger scene-stealer than this sequined Tamara Ralph number that Lively wore at the London premiere? We don’t think so. A silver gown encrusted with three dimensional orchids in pink and red, a plunging neckline, a matching bracelet stack, and Lively’s signature accessory, chunky rings, all added to the vision that was this look. The floor-sweeping cherry-red wrap further elevated the drama. That was, of course, before Lively gave the coat away to an emotional fan she met later at the same event.
Following the London screening of It Ends With Us on August 8, Lively and Reynolds made a splash with their colourful date night styles. For her look, Lively took a somewhat masculine route, but without deviating from the floral theme. Compared to the remainder of her press tour looks which were heavy on bright flora and fauna motifs, Lively’s Thom Browne number was more muted and earth-toned. It just goes to say that even on an off-duty date-night occasion, Lively still dresses the part. Reynolds, as usual, continued to live up his best-husband streak by complementing his wife’s fashion statements.
At the surprise screening of It Ends With Us in Texas, Lively once again paid tribute to the ‘method dressing’ trend. This time around, the star’s take on the overarching floral theme was downright sartorial, but it made a statement nonetheless — in particular, with a pair of Valentino jeans that came with a hefty price tag of USD 19,000. The highlight of the look was the intricate cut-out details shaped like hibiscus flowers along the front and back of the denim. A basic white tank top, matching Christian Louboutin heels, tousled hair, and sun-kissed makeup completed the viral look.
This Versace catsuit will go down as one of Blake Lively’s best fashion moments. Why, you ask? Lively struck all the right style chords as she fused the themes of two movies at once. While the glossy ruby-red catsuit was dedicated to the Deadpool character played by her husband Ryan Reynolds, the shimmering black lace detailing on her outfit was shaped into roses — a nod to her role as a florist in It Ends With Us. Gigi Hadid, too, channelled Wolverine’s character in a head-to-toe Miu Miu number. The duo embraced the method dressing trend to the T.
For Taylor Swift’s 34th birthday night out, Lively hit the town in a black body-hugging leather dress from the Michael Kors Collection. The actress completed the look with a Chanel flap bag and Christian Louboutin Fabiola Boots. Her best friend Taylor Swift donned a Midnights-coded mini dress from Clio Peppiatt, as did the rest of the squad including Gigi Hadid and Zoë Kravitz.
Trust the award-winning actress to start a trend of her own. Capping off 2023 on a vibrant note, Lively gave a ‘loud luxury’ spin to the most viral trend of the year: Barbiecore. She wore a pink Valentino peacoat over a matching pink Oscar de la Renta dress, coupled with Malone Souliers satin pumps and a crystal Judith Leiber clutch of the same shade. The star donned the monochromatic pink ensemble like she knew no other colour!
Blake Lively’s architectural 2022 Met Gala outfit wasn’t just one for the books. It was one for the museum! The stair-sweeping Versace dress referenced the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the Grand Central Station all at once. In a sea of celebrities all dressed to the nines, Lively had all eyes and cameras facing her the moment she untied the bow to reveal a more elongated, copper-green version of the dress. The transformation symbolised the shifting hues of the Statue of Liberty, which went from its original copper tone to oxidised green due to pollution and climate change in New York City.
Blake arrived at Good Morning America in a Fendi-dominated outfit that she paired with Valentino boots. The fashion muse braved the New York winter in a Serena Van Der Woodsen-coded look while on the press tour for her film The Rhythm Section on January 28 2020.
Out of all Blake Lively’s best fashion moments that we have looked at, this one might just take the cake for being the best one of them all. On October 16 2017, the Gossip Girl star stepped out for a press tour, sporting a spectrum of iconic looks from some of her most trusted designers including Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de le Renta, and more.
Lively kickstarted the streak in a monochromatic, runway-ready look from Brandon Maxwell’s Spring 2018 collection for Good Morning America. No sooner did the show end that the star stepped out in an Oscar de la Renta number with Christian Louboutin pumps. The Gossip Girl star also played with textures and layers as she showed up for her remaining engagements of the day. And of course, any assortment of best Blake Lively fashion moments is incomplete without a suit and tie — this time, she wore a structured silhouette from Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2017 collection.
Donning a single statement-making dress is one thing, but wearing seven in a row on the same day almost makes us think that Lively is a superhero. Lady Deadpool, maybe?
Lively delivered another stellar look as she attended a State Dinner to honour Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House. The star donned a dove grey robe-like satin dress from Ralph & Russo’s Spring/Summer 2016 couture collection. Blake paired her fluid dress with matching drop earrings and sling-back Louboutin sandals — all of which exuded an easy luxury feel.
For the Mr. Turner premiere at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Blake Lively stunned in a sequin-adorned Chanel dress and a wrap. The actress rounded off the look with dainty earrings, soft pink Sophia Webster Etta heels, and long, voluminous hair.
Lively showcased her own take on Hollywood glamour for her Met Gala debut in 2008. The star wore a feathered Ralph Lauren gown accentuated with matching gloves, stacks of diamond bracelets, and a messy updo. What followed was a trail of breath-taking Met Gala looks as she continued to outdo herself year after year.
When it comes to Blake Lively’s best fashion moments, it’s hard to choose one look over another. No matter how you feel about the current drama surrounding the It Ends With Us star, it’s difficult to deny that she is a style icon in her own right, and the fashion moments displayed above are reflective of that.
(Main and featured images: Cindy Ord, Lia Toby, and Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images)
Blake Lively's glamorous, colour-changing 2022 Met Gala dress was designed by Atelier Versace.
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The grand reveal of Blake Lively's 2022 Met Gala dress was a surprise element that even her husband Ryan Reynolds was not aware of. Through the transformation of the dress, the star shed light on the issue of climate change and pollution that caused the famed Statue of Liberty to turn from copper to green.
When it comes to Blake Lively's best fashion moments, there's not just one designer or brand that Lively turns to. In fact, she has many top-notch designers on speed dial who help bring her out-of-the-box ideas to life.
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