“I don’t dress for women; I don’t dress for men. Lately, I’ve been dressing for revenge.”
Taylor Swift may have quoted this, but Princess Diana literally did it! The term “revenge dress” was coined after she stepped out looking stunning in an off-shoulder black mini dress shortly after her separation from Prince Charles.
Now, the revenge dress has become a totally legit thing! I mean, it is your responsibility to look astoundingly hot, especially if your ex is going to see you. This breakup day, let’s take a look at the most iconic revenge dresses of all time!
Princess Diana
It would be a sin not to begin with the Princess of Wales. After her divorce from Prince Charles in 1994, she made history by wearing an off-shoulder LBD designed by Christian Stambolin at the Serpentine Gallery Party! This moment was dubbed “iconic” because it occurred shortly after the Prince admitted his infidelity to Camilla Parker. And thus the revenge dress was born!
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey made quite a statement in a sexy black co-ord set before they were even a thing. At the 1997 MTV VMAs, the singer chose to shatter her girl-next-door image after her split with her husband, Tommy Mottola. He reportedly controlled her image since the release of her first album, and this outfit represented a new, liberated Mariah. Although no designer was ever given credit for the ensemble, the black bandeau top and thigh-high slit skirt remain a quintessential ’90s Mariah look.
Elizabeth Hurley
It’s often said that revenge is a dish best-served cold, but I guess Elizabeth Hurley heard “revenge is a dish best served in gold!” The actress split with Hugh Grant after being together for 13 years. Post the breakup, she attended her first red carpet, Valentino’s 40th Anniversary in a sultry champagne gold satin gown with a plunging neckline.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck parted ways in 2004 and shocked the world. Everyone was wondering how the singer was doing. However, JLo made quite an entrance at the 2004 Golden Globes looking like a sexy mimosa in a risqué orange Michael Kors gown with a plunging neckline. The outfit was a response to everyone who thought she was a mess after the breakup.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston had one of the most heartbreaking divorces in Hollywood history. She split from her husband Brad Pitt in 2005, who soon found love with his co-star Angelina Jolie. While most women would have broken down at this point, Jennifer became a poster of resilience as she walked the red carpet in a stunning white Chanel dress that shone as brightly as she did.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber’s relationship officially ended in 2016 and Justin went on a dating binge with models. But Selena did not “calm down” at all. She wore a sexy, purple sequined Calvin Klein gown to the 2016 Grammy Awards. Given the gown’s cutout detailing, plunging neckline, and super low back, I wouldn’t be surprised if Justin drunk-dialled her that night.
Bella Hadid
Why make a point when you can dress on point? Bella Hadid chose to let her dress do all the talking after her split with The Weeknd in 2016. She attended Christian Dior’s Haute Couture Bal Masque in a completely see-through blue Dior number encrusted with diamonds. This outfit drew even more attention because it was worn shortly after The Weeknd was seen kissing Selena Gomez. This dress was undoubtedly Bella’s farewell kiss to him!
This breakup day, instead of texting your toxic ex, dress up in a smokin’ hot revenge dress that will make him cry into a pillow. Stay sexy, ladies!
Feature Image: Instagram
