Eva Mendes Wore the Anti-Trend Dress Style That Looks Expensive Every Time—Guaranteed

Ever since the Olympics kicked off on July 26, it's been breaking-news headline after breaking-news headline as gymnasts, swimmers, sprinters, and more dominate in the Games. But sports haven't been the only areas of focus to draw attention in Paris over the last few weeks (ahem, chocolate muffins). Celebrities and their fashion decisions for the Olympic events have been equally newsworthy. Case in point: Eva Mendes and her elegant, expensive-looking, and anti-trend dress from the gymnastics final on Sunday.

To watch Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bow down to Brazilian gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, Mendes—who rarely makes appearances with husband Ryan Gosling and their two daughters but made an exception for the Olympics—kept her look classic to a T. For the event, she chose a navy-blue, knee-length dress worn belted with point-toe white pumps, cream cat-eye sunglasses, and a tan Stella McCartney tote. J'adore.

On Eva Mendes: Stella McCartney Falabella Shoulder Bag ($1295)

Stella McCartney

Falabella Shoulder Bag

$1295

Though the ensemble from afar screamed old-money glamour, what felt especially sophisticated and refined was the color of her otherwise simple and understated dress. Navy blue, even more so than black, screams luxury to me, no matter what type of garment it colors. The addition of white accents made the outfit even more rich looking and Parisian!

Scroll down to shop 14 navy dresses to re-create Mendes's Olympics look long after the closing ceremony.

Shop navy-blue dresses:

MANGO

Knit Long Dress

$60

The collar and deep-V neckline are so sexy and sleek.

LIKELY

Garvey Belted Sleeveless Shirtdress

$248

Hello, gorgeous.

COS

Tie-Detail Satin Midi Dress

$150

I tested this dress during my last COS try-on, and it was so much better on than I thought.

Altuzarra

Leopold Dress

$1595

You'll own and wear this navy sweaterdress for decades.

H&M

Jersey Bodycon Dress

$20

Just easy.

English Factory

Belted Cotton Minidress

$95

I need this dress for New York City's hot weather right now.

Norma Kamali

Sleeveless Shirred Waist Mini Dress

$130

I'm obsessed with this dress—obsessed.

COS

Voluminous Sleeveless Midi Dress

$135

I tried this one on too. It's so breezy and relaxed.

ZW Collection

Satin Effect Halter Dress

$90

I'm a sucker for anything with a halterneck.

Charles Henry

Cami Midi Dress

$108$65

Sale alert!

Madewell

Tie-Waist Tiered Midi Dress in Windowpane

$158$130

This one is an easy yes.

COS

A-Line Mini Shirt Dress

$135

Throw on some flip-flops or fisherman sandals.

Cinq à Sept

Catalina Sleeveless Midi Shirtdress

$395

I feel like Meghan Markle would look perfect in this.