I’m a Beauty Editor & Here’s How I Would Have Handled Blake Lively’s Wardrobe Malfunction
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Being a girl is hard. There’s so much to think about — even for the rich and famous. Blake Lively proved that stars aren’t exempt from the trivial trials of womanhood when she showed up to the New York City premiere of Another Simple Favor with a visible self-tanner stain on her mint-colored Tamara Ralph gown.
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet, twirling in the floor-length dress, which featured a corset-style bodice with geometric cutouts and a whimsical skirt with an attached train. But when Lively turned to the side, cameras caught a bronze-colored stain just below her armpit.
Naturally, Lively was unbothered—she smiled for the cameras alongside costar Anna Kendrick and husband Ryan Reynolds. And honestly? If you’re a self-tanner girly, you get it. The product is notorious for bleeding onto clothes, just like foundation or body glitter. It’s usually caused by moisture or sweat, which tracks considering Lively was on a promo tour.
The stain didn’t take away from the beauty of the look, but moments like this are a reminder that even the stars deal with annoying beauty slip-ups. Luckily, as a beauty editor, I’ve learned a few tricks to help prevent wardrobe malfunctions like this one.
