10 Stars That Proudly Appeared in Public in Clothes They’d Worn Before

In recent years, the trends for reasonable consumption and slow fashion have become more and more popular. 10 years ago, we used to buy more clothes than we wore, and now, we use the logic of “less is more,” choosing more universal and high-quality clothes that can be worn for a long time. And the celebrities that aren’t afraid of appearing in front of cameras wearing the same outfits twice inspire us to do the same.

1. Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham chose a white suit for the 2019 GQ Men event, and 2 months later, she wore it for a TV appearance.

2. Cate Blanchett

Even a small detail, such as earrings, can play a big role. In 2015, during the premiere of Carol, Cate Blanchett appeared in a classic black cocktail dress with unusual sleeves that looked like tattoos. She also donned some small black earrings. And 3 years later, Blanchett wore the same outfit but with white earrings and loose hair, making the look more romantic.

The size and color of earrings can change an entire look. When choosing them, don’t forget about the hairstyle you’re going to have. Simple hairdos require elegant earrings. And if you have short hair, it’s better to choose earrings that are longer than your hair.

3. Queen Letizia

It seems that queens don’t need to count their dresses, but the Queen of Spain has a different opinion. In February 2022, she wore the same dress at a dinner with the president of Peru and his wife as she wore in the Palace of Westminster before the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. But in the second case, she had a lot of additional accessories, like a bracelet, a tiara, and a ribbon across her chest. And in the first appearance, the dress was put front and center.

4. Geri Halliwell

Often, when we gain or lose weight, we worry that we have to change our wardrobe. Singer Geri Halliwell disagrees — wearing the same outfit, but on a different body, is a chance to show the clothes in a whole new light. This is especially true if the fabric can stretch, and you don’t even need to adjust anything. Halliwell first appeared in this dress at a 2002 Oscar party. And 7 years later, she used it again, but it was nothing like in 2002. Her body shape had changed, she had a different hairstyle, and the dress looked like a whole new piece.

5. Jane Fonda

What would you do if you had only one jacket but wanted it to look different every time you wore it? Change your hairstyle and use different accessories. Jane Fonda has done this several times — first at the beginning of 2016 in Beverly Hills, and at the end of that year at a Saint Laurent show. She wore different accessories both times.

When wearing the same jacket, try to use different accessories and hairdos with it. Even glasses can change the whole look.

6. Kate Middleton

Here’s another prominent example of hair solving the problem. At the 2012 London Olympics, the Princess of Whales first wore this turquoise dress and wore it again at the 2018 Tusk Conservation Awards with her hair let down. Middleton uses this trick regularly and is famous for her care for clothes, so she knows how to choose matching hairdos, hats, and other hair accessories to change the feel of the look.

7. Kate Moss

Model Kate Moss doesn’t only like fur, but she knows how to wear it for years. In 2010, at a Christian Dior show, she wore a black fur coat that was 4 years old. She first wore it in 2006 at a Sam & Ruby charity event.

It really matters what you wear on top of an item or under it. A shirt of the same color or a contrasting hue under the coat will change the entire look of it.

8. Sharon Stone

Every time Sharon Stone appears on the red carpet, it’s a show. The actress chooses pieces by famous designers for her public appearances. This Roberto Cavalli dress was seen on her twice: first in 2009 at the Mardan Palace party in Antalya, and 1 year later, during a concert to honor the New York Police foundation. In both cases, Stone used contrast, combining light and dark accessories.

9. Anna Wintour

The chief editor of Vogue follows not only the fashion trends but also the slow fashion movement. She first wore this dress for the 2012 Met Gala, and 3 years later, she wore it for the reception of the British Prime Minister.

10. Kim Kardashian

In March 2019, in Paris, Kim Kardashian was seen in a shirt and flared pants boasting a snake pattern. Several months later, she chose the same pieces for a Dior event in Miami.

Do you wear dresses for special occasions twice, or do you try to choose new pieces for each event?