Catherine Zeta-Jones Just Wore Jessica Simpson's Iconic Revenge Dress From 2005

Some things never go out of style.

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Pretty much all of Hollywood (and even non-Hollywood citizens) are summering overseas somewhere in Europe — between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and now Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.

CZJ and Douglas were photographed in Portofino on Monday, and for the date night, Zeta-Jones slipped into a plunging purple halter-style maxidress with a pink, teal, and violet pattern embellished with sequins. The dress's drop waist was accentuated with a ruched cheetah-print band in the midsection while the flowing floor-length skirt featured the same pattern from the bodice. She accessorized with statement earrings, oversized sunglasses, and a quilted leather clutch.

Douglas's outfit complemented his wife's and consisted of a navy button-down and white trousers styled with black loafers and a wristwatch.

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If the Wednesday star's dress looks familiar to you, it's probably because you've seen it before. Think all the way back to Jessica Simpson's iconic revenge dress from VH1's Big In '05 Awards ceremony. The singer and fashion designer wore the Ungaro maxidress to accept the  "Big Stylin" award.

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She styled hers with large silver hoops and black peep-toe heels. Simpson wore her platinum hair straight and parted down the middle. The appearance came just a month after she and husband-at-the-time Nick Lachey announced their split.

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