5 Blake Lively Outfits That Totally Missed The Mark

Blake Lively would like for us all to believe that she's an authority when it comes to fashion and style. She famously forgoes stylists, she's co-chaired the Met Gala, and during the seemingly now-cursed filming of "It Ends With Us," she insisted on dressing herself, plucking pieces from her own closet — a detail she haughtily shared with TODAY. But pride, as they say, comes before a fall.

For every triumph, a sartorial disaster lurks just around the corner. Lively's self-styled choices often land between overcooked and underthought, resulting in outfits that obscure her frame, fight with themselves, or lean too far into theatricality (minus the endearing camp). Fashion can empower us to take risks, but there's a fine line between fashion-forward and a fashion faux pas. Many of Lively's looks warn us exactly why stylists exist, and her approach to outfit experimentation reminds us that personal style is, indeed, subjective.

We're all for leaning into wrong shoe theory — the styling tip that grabbing an unexpected footwear choice can elevate any outfit to new heights. But Blake Lively took it to uncharted, and frankly perplexing terrain. To the 2024 Super Bowl, the actress wore a red Adidas and Balenciaga tracksuit with built-in stilettos. It was like fashion's ode to Frankenstein's monster — an unholy fusion of comfy athleisure and sophisticated evening wear that completely defied any sane rationale.

Many took umbrage at her decision to support Balenciaga, given the fashion house's high-profile controversy over their ad campaigns that featured children with bondage-clad teddy bears, and disturbing legal references to child sexual abuse laws. Amongst the discourse, one Instagram user commented on Lively's fit-check post: "Blake is beautiful but BY FAR the worst dresser in Hollywood." You hate to hear it, but the truth can hurt.

Spotted filming "It Ends With Us," Blake married slouchy quilt-like pants over another pair of visible patchwork trousers — but it should have ended in divorce. It was wilfully wacky, and totally unnecessary. Topped with a mustard leather blazer, the clashing textures and proportions made the outfit feel heavy and mismatched. The choice of pointed stilettos was an odd choice for a character who spends her days running a flower shop and, presumably, needs to be on her feet all day, not teetering in heels.

We could forgive the experimental character styling, if it weren't for the fact that Blake herself had a hand in shaping the movie's wardrobe. She insisted on incorporating pieces from her own closet and staying closely involved in these decisions, making this layered disaster feel all the more tragic. It may have ended with us, but did it have to start with this outfit?

Throughout the promotional leg of "It Ends With Us," Blake Lively fully embraced the floral theme — a little too literally. Playing Lily Blossom Bloom, a florist by trade, she leaned into flowery prints at every turn. This particular Chanel pajama set erred on the side of comical, drowning her in oversized daisies and interlocking Chanel logos that felt like too much of a clash to be charming. The loose, boxy silhouette and silky sheen leaned too heavily into the ensemble's overwhelming feel.

Adding insult to injury, Blake's outfits during the press tour reinforced her already criticized, overly saccharine approach to the film's topics. In a promotional push for the movie, she was chirped in a TikTok, "Grab your friends, wear your florals, and head out to see it." The attempt to manufacture the fashion movement that "Barbie" saw the year before felt desperately forced and painfully off-key for a movie tackling domestic abuse. In reducing such heavy subject matter down to a dress code, this marketing strategy wilted.

It didn't end there. Blake Lively capped off the publicity tour with a bubblegum pink Versace minidress for the "It Ends with Us" premiere after-party, which frankly looked like it was plucked out of a fancy costume shop. The corseted bodice, lace trim, ruffled pleats, and glossy satin finish gave the dress a theatrical quality (if the theatre in question was a community theatre). Overall, it deviated into exaggerated, childlike territory — not a great look. 

She doubled down on the sickly sweet aesthetic with Christian Louboutin Emilie sandals in a matching shade of pink, accessorized to the hilt with coral and pink sapphire drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. She layered on diamond and jade bangles, plus a medley of pink and white diamond rings, also courtesy of Schwartz. If the goal was high fashion, the outcome landed far closer to pantomime ingénue.

Blake, there is so much to unpack here. Where to even begin? There is no clear direction.

Firstly, Blake's styling here does her no favors. Blake's frame thrives on elongated, structured silhouettes that enhance her natural height and sharp bone structure. Here, the proportions work against her. The metallic bodysuit broadens her shoulders in a way that throws off her balance, making the upper half appear disproportionately top-heavy. The plunging neckline does little to counteract this, while the cardigan adds unnecessary bulk to her frame. Meanwhile, the challenging jeans create an awkward break, visually cutting her in half instead of maintaining the long, fluid lines that flatter her best.

What's more, the mix of heavy textures — thick knit, high-shine, denim, and rigid leather — lacks the balance needed to complement her dramatic lines. The open-toe sandals contradict the fall-friendly cardigan, making the whole look feel seasonally disoriented. Overall, this feels like she saved too many outfit inspirations and decided to wear them all at once.