Blake Lively Borrows Ryan Reynolds's Floral Shirt—and Styles It With $1,102 Versace Heels
She also reveals Gigi Hadid has been inspiring her press tour fashion.
Of all the ways Blake Lively could method dress as her It Ends With Us character, a florist named Lily Bloom, borrowing a shirt from husband Ryan Reynolds may not be what comes to mind. Yet she did just that and pulled it off with some luxury accessories—specifically, $1,102 caged Versace heels.
Blake Lively dipped into her husband's side of the walk-in closet for a promotional photoshoot she shared via Instagram on Thursday, July 11. In a caption accompanying photos where she reviews floral collages and poses with a movie tie-in version of the It Ends With Us book, Lively revealed that her brocade shirt jacket and coordinating shorts came from the insider-beloved fashion brand Bode. And, that the shirt belongs to Reynolds.
"@bode thank you for the coolest short suit. And @vancityreynolds thank you for donating your @bode shirt for me to layer with said suit," Lively wrote.
The actress matched a cropped black tube top and towering Versace heels—valued at $1,102—with the suit's moody florals. She wore her hair down in her signature loose waves.
Blake Lively's followers may have noticed that her fashion has been extra floral over the past few months. During the Tribeca Film Festival, she wore a colorful pajama suit printed with blossoms and tiny double-C Chanel logos. She also tried a pair of cut-out floral Valentino jeans, valued at $19,000, for an early press event. According to her latest Instagram caption, it's part of a bigger pattern.
Lively noted that she's starting a "month of floral fashion" in the lead up to It Ends With Us's August premiere. "Givin’ you all the full Lily Bloom style in real life," she said. Her caption went on to mention her husband, Ryan Reynolds and close friend Gigi Hadid, as well as the interiors companies Pierce & Ward and House of Hackney, as "inspo" for her botanical style references.
"Now you can’t unsee it…☺️ Feminine and masculine. Maximalist and minimalist. Excessive and utility. A woman who is all things, all at once," Lively wrote.
Stay In The Know
Marie Claire email subscribers get intel on fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more. Sign up here.
Referencing her florist character with petal-adorned clothing is Blake Lively's way of tapping into Hollywood's "method dressing" trend. Actors have spent the past year getting into character on the red carpet, choosing outfits that obliquely or subtly nod to their roles onscreen. Sometimes the reference comes from the designer's backstory; other times it's in a surface level pattern or color connecting to the plot. Margot Robbie's Barbie press tour and Zendaya's outfits for Dune and Challengers surfaced some of the more over-the-top examples. Meanwhile, Anya Taylor-Joy and Daisy Edgar Jones have recently tried subdued takes on the self-referential styling move.
Those other actors work with stylists; Blake Lively styles herself. Her freewheeling approach to fashion is so singular, she joked that it influenced Ryan Reynolds in his upcoming movie in her Instagram caption. "I hear I was his inspo for Wade Wilson in @deadpoolmovie 3 😵💫 I guess we’ll just have to wait and see…" The borrowing goes both ways.
Halie LeSavage is the senior fashion and beauty news editor at Marie Claire, where she assigns, edits, and writes stories for both sections. Halie is an expert on runway trends, celebrity style, emerging fashion and beauty brands, and shopping (naturally). In over seven years as a professional journalist, Halie’s reporting has ranged from fashion week coverage spanning the Copenhagen, New York, Milan, and Paris markets, to profiles on industry insiders including stylist Alison Bornstein and J.Crew womenswear creative director Olympia Gayot, to breaking news stories on noteworthy brand collaborations and beauty launches. (She can personally confirm that Bella Hadid’s Ôrebella perfume is worth the hype.) She has also written dozens of research-backed shopping guides to finding the best tote bags, ballet flats, and more. Most of all, Halie loves to explore what trends—like the rise of doll-like Mary Janes or TikTok’s 75 Hard Style Challenge—can say about culture writ large. (She justifies almost any purchase by saying it’s “for work.”) Halie has previously held writer and editor roles at Glamour, Morning Brew, and Harper’s Bazaar. Halie has been cited as a fashion and beauty expert in The Cut, CNN Underscored, and Reuters, among other outlets, and appears in newsletters like Selleb and Self-Checkout to provide shopping recommendations. In 2022, she was awarded the Hearst Spotlight Award for excellence and innovation in fashion journalism. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Harvard College. Outside of work, Halie is passionate about books, baking, and her miniature Bernedoodle, Dolly. For a behind-the-scenes look at her reporting, you can follow Halie on Instagram and TikTok.
-
Taylor Swift Honors Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky During Paris Summer Olympics
"Never be afraid to show them who you are, especially when the whole world is watching."
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
Prince William and Princess Kate Decline to Have Servants So They Can Raise Their Children on Their Own, Source Says
"There's no preferential treatment."
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
32 Supermodels Whose Looks Were Era-Defining
Each left their stamp on the decade—or decades—they worked in.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
Adele Kicks Off Her Munich Concert Series in a Tailored Gown With a Hidden Skirt Detail
She's belting in a ballgown.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Reese Witherspoon Pairs an Elle Woods Pink Sweater With Her Little Black Dress
The actress channeled her iconic role with the help of a light sweater.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Anne Hathaway Tweaks the Summer White Skirt Trend for Her Relaxed Travel Outfit
Anne Hathaway is the latest A-lister to bend the transit style rules.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Jennifer Lopez Refines Her Watercolor Floral Dress With a Celebrity-Favorite Heel Trend
She brought the dreamy florals from her vacation back to the city.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Kesha Accessorizes a "Birkin Skirt" With Fishnets and Fake Blood at Lollapalooza
This Lollapalooza costume is raising all the questions.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
-
Kendall Jenner Adds an Avant-Sporty Touch to the Matching Set Trend
And this time, the juxtaposition works.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
Meghan Markle Embodies Quiet Luxury in a Ralph Lauren Linen Set and $13,400 Cartier Necklace
The Duchess of Sussex chose an easy linen set for an upcoming TV interview.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
-
Kendall Jenner Channels Team USA in an Olympic Ralph Lauren Racing Jacket and a Timeless Denim Trend
The model watched Simone Biles compete for gold in the official athlete uniform.
By Halie LeSavage Published