15 Best Celebrity Revenge Dresses: The Ultimate Clapback in Couture

Nothing says “I’m over it” quite like a celebrity revenge dress. These sartorial power moves are designed to send one clear message: “I’m back, I’m fabulous, and I’ve never looked better.” Whether it’s after a messy breakup, a public scandal, or just because the world needs reminding of their prowess, these iconic outfits prove that looking good is the best revenge.

Here are 15 of the best celebrity revenge dresses, where fashion met fierce confidence, and no one dared to look away.

1. Jennifer Lopez—2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Dress: Glittery Tamara Ralph gown with sky-high Dolce & Gabbana heels.

Context: Fresh off her second (and final?) breakup with Ben Affleck, J.Lo made sure the only thing glittering more than her gown was her independence—minus that rib tattoo for Ben.

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Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon walking the red carpet for the premiere of Unstoppable at TIFF Toronto International Film Festival #TIFF24 #TIFF #TIFF2024 #jenniferlopez #toronto #torontolife #torontofilmfestival #Unstoppable #streetsoftoronto #torontoevents #redcarpet #JLo #fyp @JLO
♬ Jenny from the Block (feat. Styles P. & Jadakiss) (Track Masters Remix) – Jennifer Lopez

2. Kristen Stewart—Paris Fashion Week

Dress: White Chanel ensemble.

Context: Post-Robert Pattinson, Kristen glided through Paris Fashion Week as though she’d always been destined for the solo spotlight—Chanel on her side, naturally.

3. Zoe Kravitz—Met Gala

Dress: A daring Saint Laurent chain-style dress.

Context: Post-divorce from Karl Glusman, Zoe doubled down on her personal style, critics be damned.

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♬ оригинальный звук – Жена Себастиана Стэна

4. Olivia Wilde—2022 People’s Choice Awards

Dress: A see-through Dior creation.

Context: Fresh off the back of custody drama and a Hollywood film scandal, Olivia was like, “Let them talk” in a dress that had nothing to hide.

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Olivia Wilde arrives at the People’s Choice Awards by @Erin Fitzpatrick
♬ vigilante shhh – kaylee ୨ৎ

5. Emily Ratajkowski—W Magazine’s 50th Anniversary Party

Dress: Full-body fishnets paired with satin underwear.

Context: Emily didn’t just separate from Sebastian Bear-McClard; she left his cheating behind like last season’s trends.