Blake Lively has stepped out for the highly anticipated It Ends With Us world premiere wearing one of Britney Spears‘ iconic dresses — and the reason why is so freakin’ beautiful.

The dress in question is Britney’s vintage “butterfly” dress which is covered in sequinned flowers and butterflies. The pop star wore it the Versace Milan fashion show in 2002.

Taking to social media ahead of the premiere, Blake explained why she respects and appreciates Britney so much — labelling the singer as “the ultimate queen who made us all want to sparkle and write and share out stories”.

Why Blake Lively wore Britney Spears’ dress

In an Instagram Story featuring a picture of Britney in the 2002 Versace Dress, Blake said:

“Thank you for your example and your contribution to women telling their stories.”

When Blake stepped out on the red carpet of the It Ends With Us premiere, she went into further detail about the sentimental fashion choice.

“This dress meant so much to me because of what she meant to me,” Blake told Extra.

“She was just somebody who represented love and beauty and youth and hard work and determination and strength and she was in touch with her sexuality and delicacy.

“Britney’s just meant so much to me forever. I’m a forever Britney stan.”

Blake then explained that she’s been saving the dress for six months especially for the It Ends With Us premiere.

Blake has been wearing a mix of beautifully floral outfits as a nod to her character Lily Bloom, who opens a florist in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. The It Ends With Us fashion choices have been everything we hoped for and more.

Considering sisterhood is a strong elememt in the film, it’s beautiful to see Blake honour Britney in this way as she stepped out at this premiere.

It Ends With Us hits Australian cinemas Thursday, August 8.

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