Emily Ratajkowski Turns Up the Heat: Throwback Black Dress That Shows Almost Everything
Emily Ratajkowski recently took a trip down memory lane, giving her fans a nostalgic glimpse of her life from a different time. The 34-year-old model and author uploaded a series of photos to Instagram that captured her “2016 era,” and one image in particular stood out to her millions of followers. It featured a stunning black dress that reminded everyone why she became such a dominant figure in the fashion industry.
In the standout snapshot, Ratajkowski is wearing a bold, black sequined gown that leaves little to the imagination. The dress features a sheer fabric construction with a deep plunging neckline and daring cutouts on the sides that highlight her figure. She completed the dramatic look with heavy, dark eye makeup and wore her hair down in loose waves, channeling a very specific mid-2010s aesthetic.
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— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) September 10, 2016
This specific look was originally worn during New York Fashion Week in 2016, a year that was pivotal for her rising career. Other photos in the carousel featured various highlights from her life during that period, offering a candid look at her world nearly a decade ago. Unsurprisingly, the throwback look caught the immediate attention of her fans, who flooded the comments section with praise.
Notably, the renowned model enjoys a massive fan following on the social media platform, currently boasting over 28 million followers. One enthusiastic fan commented, “I have say only this … for me one of the most beautiful woman on this planet. I like you.” Another admirer went on to praise Ratajkowski and stated, “Good Lord Emily! You are, and always have been, smoking hot!”
Emily Ratajkowski, often referred to by her fans as EmRata, first shot to global superstardom in 2013. She appeared in the controversial music video for Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, which became a viral sensation and launched her modeling career.
While that video made her a household name, she quickly transitioned into the world of acting to prove her versatility. Her breakout film role came in 2014 when she starred as Andie Fitzgerald in the psychological thriller Gone Girl, directed by David Fincher. In that film, she played the mistress of Ben Affleck’s character, holding her own alongside veteran actors like Rosamund Pike.
She later took on lead roles in films such as the electronic dance music drama We Are Your Friends alongside Zac Efron. In the film, she played Sophie, the love interest and personal assistant who becomes the center of a romantic conflict. She also explored the comedy genre with a supporting role in I Feel Pretty, starring Amy Schumer.
In that movie, she played a woman who struggles with her own insecurities despite her outward beauty, a role that played with public perceptions of her. Other credits in her filmography include the thriller In Darkness and the crime comedy Lying and Stealing. However, in recent years, Ratajkowski has pivoted away from strictly modeling and acting to focus on writing and intellectual pursuits.
She released a collection of essays titled My Body, which became a New York Times bestseller. The book explores complex themes regarding the commodification of women, body politics, and her own difficult experiences in the modeling industry. Following the success of her book, she launched a podcast titled High Low with EmRata.
On the show, she discusses pop culture, politics, and philosophy, often interviewing high-profile guests and friends. This venture has allowed her to reshape her public image from a sex symbol to a cultural commentator. On the personal front, Emily is a devoted mother to her son, Sylvester Apollo Bear.
She shares her son with her ex-husband, film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard, from whom she split several years ago. Since their divorce, she has been navigating life as a single mother while continuing to expand her business empire. She also runs her own successful swimwear and apparel line, Inamorata, which she founded to empower women to feel comfortable in their skin.
We are curious to know if you think 2016 was Emily Ratajkowski’s best fashion era or if you prefer her current style, so please share your opinion in the comments.
