Kelsea Ballerini Nods to Nautical Themes in Backless Boatneck Blumarine Slipdress at ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Premiere with Joshua Jackson and Cast

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Kelsea Ballerini brought crocodile print to the red carpet premiere of the new medical drama “Doctor Odyssey” on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The country singer has a guest spot on the forthcoming series.

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Ballerini sported a champagne boatneck devoré slipdress from Blumarine featuring thigh-high slit. She accessorized with metallic open-toe heels, jewelry by Graziela, Octavia Elizabeth, Effy and Bondeye, completing her look with a kitcshy Kate Barton “fishbowl” purse. Ballerini was styled by Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, the duo known for dressing Jennifer Lopez, Lindsay Lohan and Kerry Washington.

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles, red carpet, Blumarine, backless, crocodile print, slipdress, goldfish purse
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles.

Hairdresser Dominique Diaz styled Ballerini’s blond tresses in an updo, while makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan Fisher gave the singer winged eyeliner, coral blush and a matching lip.

Ballerini was accompanied by her boyfriend, Chase Stokes of “Outer Banks,” who wore a glen plaid blazer over a black scoop-neck top and jeans.

Joshua Jackson at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles, blue velvet suit, red carpet
Joshua Jackson at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles.

The show’s stars, Joshua Jackson, Don Johnson, Sean Teale and Phillipa Soo of “Hamilton” fame were also in attendance. Other guests included producers Ryan Murphy and Alexis Martin Woodall, as well as Disney’s chief executive officer, Bob Iger.

Earlier this year, Ballerini hosted the Country Music Television awards in Austin, modeling multiple looks including a plunging David Koma gown, a sheer beaded Georges Hobeika set and a pink western-inspired costume à la Margot Robbie’s “Barbie.”

“Doctor Odyssey,” which debuts on ABC on Sept. 26, follows Dr. Max Bankman (Jackson), who works aboard a luxury cruise ship. Special guest stars include Shania Twain, John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Cheyenne Jackson.

Kelsea Ballerini at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles, crocodile print, backless, slipdress, Blumarine, red carpet, goldfish purse
Kelsea Ballerini at the premiere of “Doctor Odyssey” on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles.
Kelsea Ballerini Goes Backless in Blumarine Dress for 'Doctor Odyssey'
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