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Kelsea Ballerini wearing the Shania Twain1999 Grammys dress: now that’s country music royalty passing the torch, literally.For the ACM Honors, Ballerini didn’t just honor Twain—she wore her legacy, slipping into the floor-length, long-sleeved, sequin-covered turtleneck gown straight from the Grammy Museum archives.A bold move, considering Twain owned that dress while belting out “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” at the peak of her career at the award show.The moment was clearly sentimental, with Twain happily lending the dress and Ballerini teasing the reveal with a “Sisterhood of the traveling dress” nod. Ballerini got a lot of positive reviews for her recreation of the look.

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Blake Livelyin the very sameVersace dressBritney Spears wore in 2002 felt like a pop culture crossover moment.Attending theIt Ends With Uspremiere, Lively revived the Y2K classic, sequined, floral, and butterfly-adorned dress with all the nostalgia and sparkle one could ask for. And she knew the significance.“It is Britney’s actual dress,” Lively toldPeople. “It should be in the Smithsonian or the Met. But it’s on me. I feel so lucky!“The dress itself is pure early 2000s excess in the best way. Lively’s blonde waves gave effortless red carpet-meets-pop princess energy, making it clear this was a tribute, not just another vintage moment.But in 2002, this look was part of Britney’s reigning era, a symbol of effortless, untouchable pop stardom. While Lively wears it beautifully, it received negative backlash from online users.One user said, “It really just didn’t fit her right. She shouldn’t have tried so hard to make fetch happen.” Another mentioned Spears’s tumultuous life at the time, saying, “After all Britney has been through, it’s so incredibly tone-deaf of Blake.”

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Let’s dive intoKylie Jenner’s 2019 Halloweenlook, where she channeled Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” ensemble from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.Kylie stepped out in a replica hot pink gown, an ode to Monroe’s legendary dress. The attempt was to capture that same rich, cinematic charm. Kylie’s version truly sparkled under the lights, yes, but it was a tough act to follow.Some fans felt that while the gown was glamorous, it missed the mark in embodying the magnetic charm and presence that Monroe radiated in every frame—while others were left speechless over the whole look.Her fans loved Kylie’s look. One said, “She’s amazing.” Another added, “Icon moment.“One user took a swing at Kim’s Marilyn Monroe dress incident, saying, “This is how you respectfully channel an icon without trying to attach your name to her as well as not ruining a valuable piece of American history (JFK bday dress). Kim should take notes from Kylie.”

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Person recreating an iconic look in a white gown with floral embroidery, inspired by a classic black-and-white photo.

Yes,the very gownthat Monroe wore back in 1962 to serenade President John F. Kennedy.Getting into that historic garment was a feat in itself. Kim had to go through a major body transformation just to fit into it.However, critics were quick to point out that while Kim did manage to squeeze into the gown, it just didn’t sit right. Some said the fit was off, and it lacked that certainje ne sais quoithat Marilyn radiated.And let’s not overlook the concerns about the safety of this iconic piece of fashion history. The idea that this priceless outfit could be damaged had historians and fashionistas alike clutching their pearls in horror!The attempt sadly missed capturing the effortless charisma and the sparkling magic that Marilyn Monroe brought into the room. Kim did her best, but some shoes—or, in this case, some dresses—are just too legendary to fill.One Redditor commented on Kim’s style choice, calling her “a woman who has had extensive plastic surgery to every part of her body went on astarvation dietto squeeze into A dress that Marilyn Monroe herself had to be sewn into.”“As a result, the dress is pretty damaged. fabric (which is no longer sold since it’s very flammable) is now stretched, nearly torn near the zipper. Many stones are now missing, and it’s actually pretty sad,” they added.

Celebrity sparking controversy by recreating iconic look, wearing a shimmering dress similar to a classic Hollywood style.

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