At tonight’s 2023 Oscars, The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey embraced her role with an aqua gown worthy of a Disney princess. As a presenter this evening, Bailey couldn’t help but pay homage to her major transformation into the mermaid Ariel later this year (the film comes out at the end of May). You can practically hear her singing “Wish I could be, part of that world!”
One could easily imagine Ariel wearing Bailey’s ethereal blue Dolce & Gabbana gown, all the while singing under the sea. Her strapless dress was made of a frothy sheer tulle and featured a structured corset at the bodice to give it shape. Ariel—or Cinderella, who is famous for her blue gown—would be proud. Around her neck was also a simple diamond necklace by De Beers that allowed her dress to shine on its own. It was the perfect choice for a star who will certainly be channeling Ariel even more during the film’s forthcoming press tour. And if her red carpet choices look this elegant and striking, we simply can’t wait for what’s to come.
