Carey Mulligan in Berlin

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: Carey Mulligan attends the "Spaceman" premiere during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)

This absolutely looks like a classic cocktail dress pulled over a strapless beige caftan and yet somehow she's carrying it off?

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: Carey Mulligan attends the red carpet for the screening of "Spaceman" at Berlinale 2024 at Berlinale Palast on February 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix)

Don't get me wrong. This is ABSOLUTELY kooky and I'm not sure it makes sense as a garment -- it feels like an attempt to reinvent the wheel that none of us needed -- but it's also entertaining.

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Like, this looks objectively weird BUT it's also whimsical and the fit is great, so have fun, girl!

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: Carey Mulligan and Adam Sandler attend the "Spaceman" premiere during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix)

I do feel confident that Sandler made some jokes about it.

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But the back is great.

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: Actress Carey Mulligan poses for a photo as she attends the 'Spaceman' film photocall at 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany on February 21, 2024. (Photo by Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Shoulder pads are BACK.