Selena Gomez’s off-the-shoulder dress is deliberately wrinkled

Selena Gomez is redefining workwear, one purposefully creased dress at a time.

Between date nights with Benny Blanco and filming Only murders in the building, Gomez hosted Rare Beauty’s annual Mental Health Summit in New York City on Wednesday, May 1. She left her CEO-esque suit at home and instead opted for a deliberately ruffled, off-the-shoulder dress. It’s a real boss move, as far as personal style goes.

Selena Gomez stands on a step and repeat in a white off-the-shoulder dress — Selena Gomez took a break from filming *Only murders in the building* to attend Rare Beauty’s Mental Health Summit wearing a deliberately ruffled midi dress.

Amber colored midi dress made of metallic cotton blend

Maticevski Amber gathered metallic cotton blend midi dress

Bb Suede pumps of 90 mm

Manolo Blahnik Bb 90mm suede pumps

Her dress, styled by Erin Walsh, came from Australian label Maticevski, a brand known for designs that are both feminine and experimental. That intersection was clearly visible in Gomez’s dress: The piece featured an exaggerated off-the-shoulder neckline that gathered at her collarbone like a rumpled sheet or a fluffy cumulus. From there it flowed into a semi-custom bodice and asymmetrical skirt, both cut from a metallic cream fabric that was gathered all over.

Gomez let the texture of her dress do all the heavy lifting, limiting her accessories to a white (and as yet unidentified) top-handle bag. She also wore a pair of tan suede heels and pulled her hair into a high ponytail. Given the occasion, it’s safe to assume her rosy cheeks and freshly bitten lip color are from Rare Beauty.

Selena Gomez leaves a rare beauty event in a white off-the-shoulder dress and suede pumps

Outside the venue, the light caught the texture and structure of Gomez’s deliberately ruffled dress.

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Clothes that look like they’ve just been taken out of the dryer (i.e. wrinkled, crumpled, or purposely resemble a wad of paper) are one of the most intriguing new trends in fashion. The lay-down movement began in Prada and Burberry’s Spring 2023 collections; this year, it’s being embraced everywhere, from wedding dresses (at Danielle Frankel) to daywear (see: Gomez’s aforementioned dress).

After Gomez’s recent outfit changes, including monochrome palettes and chunky leather jackets, a breezy, structured piece like hers is a pleasant surprise. The entrepreneur is known for showing sides of himself that are completely imperfect; maybe she’s using her fashion to make the same point.

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