LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Selena Gomez attends as she hosts the Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health on October 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Rare Impact Fund)
Right away, I have cheated. This photo is from October 2023. But this dress is SO charming that I wanted to revisit it, in part because it's also a glorious color you won't see much of as this progresses. I'm trying to manifest more of it.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Selena Gomez attends the 2023 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
This is also from the end of 2023, but it's relevant because like I said, she LOVES a neck doohickey. And that's a doozy of a hickey. This definitely sets something of a tone for where we're going.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Selena Gomez attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Okay NOW we are in 2024. This was a hell of a launch. I actually love it. It's so unusual and sculptural and, while the top is super on-brand for what's coming, the bottom is very unusual.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Selena Gomez attends the AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AFI)
I wish we could get another crack at this with a different top. The suit itself seems to work, but I find myself wishing she had on a camisole with it.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Selena Gomez attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
This one was a LITTLE divisive, I think? I LOVE it on her. I actually think this and the Globes were her most creative moments of the year. And you'll probably like this even better once you see the next slide.
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US actress Selena Gomez arrives for the premiere of the movie "Lola" at the Bruin Theatre, in Los Angeles, California on February 3, 2024. (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP) (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images)
Stella is only responsible for the suit, I should note. The head-suit and the corset are someone else's mistake. This whole thing is a flop, honestly.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Selena Gomez is seen arriving at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on February 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by ZZHollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images)
This is playful, and at least has a point of view that her previous outfit did not have.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Selena Gomez attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
This needed, yes, at least one kick-ass bracelet.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Selena Gomez is seen in SoHo on March 29, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
This is so posh. It's terrific on her. I believe she wore this to the premiere of Steve Martin's documentary, and I believe I saw a video where he was super excited she came and she was like, "I brought my whole family!!!:
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Selena Gomez attends the 2024 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME )
Simple and chic. I feel like Brandon Maxwell has dropped off the radar a little, but this is strong.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: US actress Selena Gomez poses during a photocall for the film 'Emilia Perez' at the 77th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Gorgeous.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Selena Gomez attends the "Emilia Perez" Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
And this is so elegant. The jewels don't hurt, of course.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: David Cornett and Selena Gomez are seen at "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on June 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
And now we're getting our first little collar and button-down; I think we'll get three. This is my least favorite of them all, also. Even with the sheers, the design feels stuffy.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Selena Gomez attends the Season 4 Premiere Of Hulu's "Only Murders In The Building" at Paramount Studios on August 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
Look how CUTE those shoes are. And note the recurrence of an X neckline.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 09: Selena Gomez attends the premiere of "Emilia Perez" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 09, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/EveryStory2024/Getty Images)
Told you! She wore those about two and a half weeks apart. This is good on her, though. She herself has been very sparkly lately, so the dress is just keeping up with her.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Selena Gomez attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
And three's a trend! Except it'll be more than three. This is the OTHER reason I included the shot from the 2023 Academy Gala, on slide 2; this is the toned-down version of that dress but it's incredibly similar.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Selena Gomez attends the "Emilia Pérez" premiere during the 62nd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on September 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/WireImage)
And now we're in a bit of a rut. It's not the same but... it sure feels like it is. I do give her credit for wearing a big range of designers, at least.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 08: Selena Gomez is seen on October 8, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
So cute and casual!
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Selena Gomez attends the "Emilia Perez" photocall during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at the Corinthia Hotel London on October 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Keeble/Dave Benett/WireImage)
This has got to be one of the most tame things Schiaparelli has ever designed. That's not an insult. Just... how often is that line RESTRAINED.
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Selena Gomez at Deadline Contenders Film: London 2024 at the Ham Yard Hotel on October 12, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Deadline via Getty Images)
She doesn't do suits that often, so this was a nice swerve.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Selena Gomez attends a special screening of "Emilia Perez" on October 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)
This isn't really coming to life on her. Maybe she was RIGHT to keep it a little repetitive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Selena Gomez attends the Netflix Awards Brunch during the 2024 BFI London Film Festival at 180 The Strand on October 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)
I like the idea, but it looks so heavy and scratchy. And I can't get past the sleeve length seeming too short.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Selena Gomez attends the "Emilia Perez" Headline Gala during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Yay! She wears red beautifully.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Selena Gomez during the BAFTA Film preview of 'Emilia Pérez' at BAFTA on October 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)
This is giving Sexy Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Selena Gomez attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
The leather looks like it was a late add rather than necessarily organic to the design, but the blue is gorgeous.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Selena Gomez attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "Emilia Perez" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on October 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
I don't think this NEEDED the gloves, per se, but I also don't mind them with it. Spoiler, she's about to get into another black rut.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Selena Gomez arrives at Selena Gomez's 2nd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit at Nya Studios on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Sure!
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Selena Gomez arrives at the World Premiere Of Disney's "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" at El Capitan Theatre on October 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
This is your last hit of color. She wore this to vote before this event; her stylist posted a video of her jogging back to the car in her heels and celebrating. I love it; it's very Miss Scarlet, except of course she wore green in Clue.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Selena Gomez attends The French American Film Festival Opening Night Premiere of Netflix's "Emilia Perez" at DGA Theater Complex on October 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
A little neckline asymmetry again. She likes that, too.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: Selena Gomez attends the Emilia Pérez Latinas In Hollywood Tastemaker Event at TUDUM Theater on November 16, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Netflix)
I want to snuggle in that coat.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Selena Gomez arrives at the 2024 Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Collar sighting number two! This is the best version of it.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Selena Gomez attends 2024 ELLE Women In Hollywood at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
This is the kind of thing Ralph does very well...
Selena Gomez at IndieWire Honors 2024 at Citizen News on December 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/IndieWire via Getty Images)
... which is why I was surprised she more or less did it again very soon after, but less interestingly.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Selena Gomez attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Gala presented by Lifetime at The Beverly Hills Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Olivia Wong/FilmMagic)
Okay, I know I said there were three collars, and there KIND OF are? This is obviously not at her neck, but it's evocative for me of the IDEA of the other two, and it does share the button-front with the first Versace. I think she looks great in most of these, frankly, but I am ready for her to break the black streak. I hope she comes roaring into 2025 with some drama the same way she did 2024.
