Julianne Hough infused her sartorial agenda with a touch of metallic glitz and a whole load of hair extensions this week. The Dancing with the Stars host was clearly feeling nostalgic for the noughties as she referenced Mariah Carey's style archives during the show's theme night dedicated to the singer's discography.
The host wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli silver mini dress that was originally worn by Mariah Carey in 2008. Julianne's stylist, Brad Goreski, sourced the piece on The RealReal. "He was like, 'It might not be in that great of a condition,'" she shared. But once it arrived, she saw it was in "pristine" condition.
The metallic number features a sleeveless design with a plunging neckline and figure-hugging silhouette. The garment is embellished with intricate silver accents that glisten in the light.
© Disney via Getty Images"We’ve definitely had more fun, and it’s been playful," Julianne shared of her DWTS season 35 looks. "This dress would probably be something that I would look at and be like, 'I’m not wearing that.' But because it’s Mariah Carey, she wore it. It’s like a literal disco ball; we were like, 'This is perfection.'"
She continued: "We’re playing, we’re having fun. Not taking ourselves too seriously, while also taking it very seriously and having, again, so much fun bringing so much joy, so much expression, so much controversy. Y‘all either love it or hate it, but you know what, that’s what fashion is supposed to do: evoke emotion. If it doesn’t do anything, then we didn’t do our job, and it’s not memorable, so I hope this is memorable. I hope you guys like it or hate it; it doesn’t really matter to me."
© WireImageThe same dress was also worn previously by supermodel Gisele Bündchen on the cover of Vanity Fair in 2007. The image inspired Julianne's long blond extensions that cascaded down her back in soft, voluminous waves.
© InstagramJulianne first appeared on the dancing competition show in 2007 as a dancer, winning her first season with partner Apollo Ono.
© InstagramShe judged seasons 19 through 21, finally becoming a co-host alongside Alfonso Ribeiro in 2023. "I'm here to hold space for the dancers, the celebrities, and even the audience — so they can relax and be their most authentic selves. It's about legacy and nurturing now, not proving anything," she previously told Variety.
Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+. Episodes are available to stream the following day on Hulu.
