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From Princess Diana to Kim Kardashian – the most iconic celebrity break-up outfits
THESE dresses certainly have the ex-factor.
Kim Kardashian took a leaf out of Princess Diana’s book when she picked a daring outfit for her first appearance since filing for divorce from Kanye West, 43, a week ago.
Princess Diana grabbed headlines for what became known as her ‘divorce dress’[/caption]
In 1994, the royal had grabbed headlines for what became known as the “divorce dress”, a little black number Diana wore on the same evening Prince Charles confessed to an affair with Camilla during a TV interview.
Professor Carolyn Mair, author of The Psychology Of Fashion, says: “Our clothes always send a message, whether it’s conscious or subconscious.
“They give us confidence and can cover up – literally – what we are feeling. When you put on clothes which make you look good, you feel good.”
Prof Carolyn reveals what some of the most high profile break-up outfits tell us about the celebrities.
Princess Diana
ON the evening in 1994 that Prince Charles told the nation he’d had an affair with Camilla, Diana made sure all eyes were on her in the sexy “divorce dress”.
Designer Christina Stambolian claimed the royal had been given the frock three years earlier but thought it “too daring”.
Prof Carolyn says: “I would imagine Diana was hurt and wanted the dress to give her confidence and look stunning.”
Diana made sure all eyes were on her after Prince Charles told the nation he’d had an affair with Camilla[/caption]
Kim Kardashian
THE Kardashians have kept tight-lipped about Kim’s split, but the 40-year-old sent out a clear message with this lime green outfit.
Prof Carolyn says: “She is definitely setting out to be noticed here. We have so many interpretations of colour, we can associate green with jealousy and with money.
Kim Kardashian picked this daring outfit for her first appearance since filing for divorce from Kanye[/caption]
“But also with nature, with authenticity, with rebirth like the green shoots of spring.
“It’s a fresh start for Kim. She looks happy.”
Experts say Kim’s choice of colour signifies rebirth[/caption]
Gwyneth Paltrow
WHEN Hollywood actress Gwyneth and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 43, announced they were “consciously uncoupling” in 2014, they released this snap.
Their statement read: “We are and always will be a family, and in many ways are closer than we have ever been.”
Gwyneth and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin released this snap to announce their divorce[/caption]
Prof Carolyn says: “Gwyneth, 48, chose the dress because it portrays a fresh start. This marigold outfit is like a rebirth.
“Even how it is folded in the front it looks like gentle ripples, it’s very soft and gentle. She has presented herself in an almost angelic way.”
Prof Carolyn describes Gwyneth’s choice as ‘angelic’[/caption]
Ariana Grande
Ariana and US comedian Pete Davidson, 27, had got engaged in July 2018, but they split five months later.
The 27-year-old confirmed the break-up in her single Thank u, Next with lyrics: “Even almost got married and for Pete, I’m so thankful.”
Ariana appeared at an awards ceremony a few weeks after her split in this lilac puffball dress[/caption]
The pop princess appeared at an awards ceremony a few weeks after in this lilac puffball dress.
Prof Carolyn says: “It’s very girly and young. The thigh-high boots are an attempt at being sexy but the colour is wrong for that.
“She’s out for attention. She’s trying to put across that she’s fun and flirty.”
Ariana’s dress has been called a bid for attention[/caption]
Britney Spears
BRITNEY appeared at the London premiere of her film Crossroads in March 2002 as rumours swirled she had broken up with singer Justin Timberlake, 40.
At the screening Britney, 39, dodged questions about her love life and was booed for not talking to fans.
Britney appeared at the London premiere of her film Crossroads in March in this dazzling get up[/caption]
She later said: “The worst thing is everyone wants to talk to me about it. Everywhere I go people are asking how I am.”
Prof Carolyn says: “This dress is fun, energetic and a bit revealing. She’s ready to move forward. It could be that she is putting on a brave face.”
The sparkly dress choice came as rumours swirled she had broken up with singer Justin Timberlake[/caption]
Jennifer Aniston
JENNIFER pulled on this low-cut black gown just weeks after separating from Brad Pitt in January 2005, amid rumours he had grown close to his Mr And Mrs Smith movie co-star Angelina Jolie.
Jen pulled on this low-cut black gown just weeks after separating from Brad Pitt[/caption]
Prof Carolyn says the actress was trying to make a statement[/caption]
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The 52-year-old had denied rumours of infidelity, saying: “We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another.”
But could Jen’s dress say otherwise?
Prof Carolyn says: “This sexy cut is making a statement that she can still be desired. I imagine she knows something that wasn’t made public at the time.”
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