A recent high-profile appearance by actress Blake Lively has ignited a spirited discussion among fashion observers, with many questioning the line between high glamour and casual comfort.
The star attended the 17th annual Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York City on Monday evening. For the event, Lively selected a coordinated Chanel set featuring a neoprene jacket adorned with the brand’s signature emblems and a floral motif, paired with matching wide-leg trousers and elegant accessories.
While the actress is frequently celebrated for her style, this particular choice proved divisive. A notable segment of online commentary centered on the outfit’s resemblance to luxury loungewear. Observers on social media platforms described the look as akin to “fancy pajamas,” with several remarking that it seemed more suited for a relaxed gathering than a formal industry dinner. Despite the critique, many acknowledged that Lively’s inherent style ensured the ensemble remained visually striking.
Lively attended the event without her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was elsewhere in the city, accompanying his mother to a television taping, a visit he humorously attributed to familial persuasion.
The couple, parents to four young children, were recently spotted in Madrid attending a concert on Taylor Swift’s ongoing tour with their three eldest daughters. The name of their fourth child, born last year, remains private. Reynolds recently quipped in an interview that the family sometimes looks to the singer-songwriter for naming inspiration, a playful reference to Swift’s past acknowledgments of their children in her music.
The episode underscores the ever-present scrutiny of celebrity fashion, where a single sartorial choice can become a focal point for public debate about taste, occasion, and the evolving definitions of red-carpet attire.
