7 Times Celebrities Dressed for Revenge

7 Times Celebrities Dressed for Revenge

November 23, 2022
By Katerina Katakalides

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Dressing for revenge is a common way for celebrities to get back at an ex or someone else who stabbed them in the back. Ever since Princess Diana wore her iconic black revenge dress in 1994, celebrities have been channeling her confidence into their own revenge looks. While celebrities have been dressing for revenge for nearly three decades, this means of getting back at someone has recently increased in popularity with the release of Taylor Swift’s most recent release, “Midnights.” On Track 8 of the album, Taylor brings the vigilante vibes by singing “I don’t dress for women / I don’t dress for men / Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge.”

We have a feeling that more and more celebs will embrace eye-catching fashion trends and dressing for revenge. This means that red carpets are about to be hotter than ever! To celebrate the season of revenge, let’s show off seven celebrities who have dressed for revenge while showing you how to do the same.

Princess Diana Revenge Dress

Princess Diana’s revenge dress is easily the most iconic one there is. This black off the shoulder evening gown was much more revealing than anything a royal would wear and was obviously meant to turn heads. Oh- did we mention that she wore this dress on the same day that her husband, Prince Charles, was announcing his infidelity on national television? That might explain her fashion choice!

Now that the most recent season of “The Crown” has dropped on Netflix, everyone is going back to applaud Princess Diana’s boldness and self-worth. This royal wasn’t going to let anybody break her spirit or dull her shine!

Princess Diana Revenge Dress Inspo

Taylor Swift Revenge Dress

Taylor Swift is known for getting revenge in very tongue-in-cheek ways, from subtle song lyrics, to ten-minute music videos, to easter eggs hidden almost everywhere. During her Lover era, Taylor appeared in an Entertainment Weekly video and shared “I love to communicate via Easter eggs. I think the best messages are cryptic ones. Easter eggs can be left on clothing or jewelry.” Taylor certainly hid easter eggs about her album, “Midnights” in her VMA after-party outfit. Her navy blue cocktail dress featured silver stars and an eye-catching fur shawl, which showed off her sexy, Hollywood glamour side.

Taylor Swift Blue Cocktail Dress Inspo

Bella Hadid Revenge Jumpsuit

Bella Hadid knew exactly how to turn heads at the 2017 Met Gala. Her black lace Alexander Wang jumpsuit left nothing to the imagination, which was exactly her goal after her ex, The Weeknd, had publicly moved on with Selena Gomez. If Bella wanted to show that she’s “too sexy to care,” then she seriously nailed this look!

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Bella Hadid Black Jumpsuit Inspo

Selena Gomez Revenge Dress

Selena Gomez might be partially to blame for Bella Hadid’s revenge-worthy look at the 2017 Met Gala, but she also got to dress for revenge over their shared ex! After ending her ten month relationship with The Weeknd, Selena stepped out in this sexy little black dress that showed off her stunning figure. That’s one way to show your ex what he’s missing!

Selena Gomez Little Black Dress Inspo

Lady Gaga Revenge Dress

Lady Gaga has always been the talk of the town after making red carpet appearances. Whether it was her memorable meat dress or dramatic egg entrance, Lady Gaga always dresses to impress. That’s why it should be no surprise that she wore such a sexy dress to the 2019 Grammys only days after announcing her split from former fiance, Christian Carino. While it may not have been over the top, this strapless silver gown showed off that Lady Gaga can be elegant, glamorous, and sexy at the same time.

Lady Gaga Silver Dress Inspo

Reese Witherspoon Revenge Dress

If anyone can morphe a bright, cheerful look into a revenge-worthy one, it’s someone as sweet as Resse Witherspoon! In late 2006, Reese kept a low profile following her divorce from Ryan Philippe. This was until her red carpet resurfacing at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards in a strapless yellow dress by Nina Ricci.

Reese Witherspoon Yellow Cocktail Dress Inspo

Jennifer Aniston Revenge Dress

Jennifer Aniston had one of the most publicly scrutinized splits in Hollywood history when she split from her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. To rub salt in the wound, her ex moved on almost immediately with his “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” co-star, Angelina Jolie. Following their split, Jennifer showcased her effortless, timeless beauty in her own revenge look: a white Chanel dress

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Jennifer Aniston White Dress Inspo

FAQs

How do you dress for revenge?
Dressing for revenge means wearing an outfit that turns heads while giving you confidence that kills. A revenge dress is usually the hottest one in the room and is meant to attract anyone and everyone’s attention.

Which celebrities have dressed for revenge?
Princess Diana is the most famous celebrity who dressed for revenge after wearing a body-hugging, black, off the shoulder dress on the same day that her husband, Prince Charles, announced his infidelity on national television. Taylor Swift also sings about dressing for revenge on her tenth studio album, “Midnights.”

Who designed the revenge dress?
Princess Diana’s revenge dress was designed by Christina Stambolian. This silk black off the shoulder evening gown was worn at a June 1994 fundraising dinner hosted by Vanity Fair.

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