Blake Lively went to a vintage store to buy the iconic Versace dress previously worn by Britney Spears.
The actress reportedly paid around $10,000 for the glamorous piece she wore to pay tribute to the Princess of Pop at the premiere of her upcoming film, It Ends With Us.
Lively reportedly purchased the dress from Tab Vintage, a Los Angeles store specializing in vintage clothing, and inquired about it after seeing a post on social media.
A source revealed to TMZ On Wednesday, the silver screen star was reportedly shocked to learn the price of her find — the dress Spears modeled at the famed Versace fashion show in 2002 — and snapped it up immediately.
Sources close to the deal told the outlet that the Gossip Girl alum made the purchase six months ago and decided to wear it to her movie premiere on Tuesday.
Blake Lively went to a vintage store to buy the iconic Versace dress previously worn by Britney Spears
The actress reportedly paid around $10,000 for the glamorous garment she wore to pay tribute to the Princess of Pop.
When Lively wore it to the New York premiere of her upcoming romantic drama, which hits theaters August 9, many noticed that the length of the dress reached all the way to her ankles.
However, when Spears modeled the famous Versace dress, it was floor-length.
Lively reportedly made some minor alterations but did not change the overall length of the dress.
Another source close to the Toxic singer also told the outlet that she saw Lively’s tribute and was very flattered.
Spears thought the actress looked “adorable” and thought it was a “cool” tribute.
The high praise comes shortly after it was revealed that Spears had a major role in her upcoming biopic and would have final say in casting.
As for whether Lively is being considered for casting, sources close to the singer told the outlet that everything is still in the early stages.
Insiders noted that no casting talks have yet taken place for the biopic.
The movie star was reportedly shocked to learn the price of her find — the dress Spears wore to the famous Versace fashion show in 2002 — and snapped it up immediately. She reportedly bought the dress six months ago and made minor alterations to it before wearing it to her movie premiere on Tuesday.
Another source close to the Toxic singer also told the outlet that she saw Lively’s tribute and was very flattered. Spears thought the actress looked “adorable” and thought it was a “cool” tribute.
After making a statement in her gown, Lively also honored Spears in an Instagram Story post, gushing about being inspired by her and her future projects, including her biopic.
After making a statement in her gown, Lively also honored Spears in an Instagram Story post, expressing her inspiration for her and her future projects, including her biopic.
Lively captioned a snap of the singer wearing the vibrant Versace piece, writing: “Today’s mood.”
“The ultimate queen who made us all want to shine, write and share our stories,” she continued before addressing the pop star.
‘Britney, all of us millennials have a story of a moment or years where you made us want to shine and inspire wonder, with strength, joy and immense hard work,’ she wrote.
“Thank you for your example and for your contribution to women telling their stories. I am very excited about your biopic and everything you have in store for you,” she concluded.
