When High Cost Doesn't Match High Quality: The Truth About Those Dresses

8. A red carpet outfit

Original Cost of Dress: $1,000 Original Manufacturer:Gucci Dismissal Acquired at: AliExpress Dismissal Acquired at: 80* Over the years, Blake Lively has provided us with some stunning red carpet appearances, donning gowns from some of the most renowned designers in the world. The thigh-high split on the burgundy Gucci dress she wore to Cannes in 2014 attracted a lot of attention.

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Red Carpet Gown @Twitter.com/LivinLegend Although the actual cost of the Gucci dress is unknown, we can assume that it was more than $1,000 considering the upscale reputation of the brand. The one sold on AliExpress was far less expensive, and although it's not the worst we've seen, it also doesn't really resemble the original.