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Ginnifer Goodwin Wears $299 H&M Dress to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

04/30/2012 at 12:00 PM ET

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Ginnifer Goodwin looked like a million bucks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., Saturday night — but her dress was only $299.

The Once Upon a Time star — a guest of NPR — wore a voluminous light gray creation from the new H&M Exclusive Glamour Conscious Collection, a line of eco-friendly dresses and separates already seen on the red carpet on stars like Michelle Williams, Viola Davis, Kristin Davis and Amanda Seyfried.

“I wanted something that was very earth-friendly,” the actress told PEOPLE on her way into the event. “That was critical.”

Goodwin’s gown is a limited edition piece; only 1,000 were made, and each is individually numbered. The dress features white organic cotton and silk bouclé at the top, with an organza plissé meringue skirt. There’s a concealed zipper in back, and Goodwin customized the gown by adding a black belt and a statement clutch from Stark, too.

Her dress fit in beautifully with all of the Monique Lhuilliers and Marchesas — but has a price we can actually afford! Tell us: Would you have guessed Goodwin’s gown was more expensive?

–With reporting by Helin Jung

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Allie on

the dress doesn’t work with her figure

Audrey on

I admire her for wearing an inexpensive dress, but I wish people would stop promoting the silly myth that is “organic”!

Kat on

“Only $300″! That’s a lot of money for a dress. Come on “People”! We’re in a recession.

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Linda on

So happy she was able to find a cheap dress to wear for the special occasion. I guess that is her attempt to connect with the common folk. “A price we can actually afford”? Funny, $299 is expensive in my book. But at least it was an earth-friendly gown. Give me a break!

Money Savy on

Does anyone think that $299 for a dress is really a good deal. Maybe for Hollywood stars, not for a middle class working woman. Who cares if she’s not wearing a designer dress to the correspondence dinner.

esymmons on

Mimi’s right….ears are too big for her current hair cut. Either pin the ears or grow the hair.

Sue on

I think it’s quite ridiculous that the story says, “but, her dress was only $299.” How many non-celebrities can afford a dress for ONLY $299 that will probably only be worn once. Just shows how out of touch all you hollywood-types are with the average American. $299 is a month worth of groceries for most American families; and, I’m quite confident that they are many American mothers and fathers who would be overjoyed to have a budget of $299 a month to feed their children.

whereislindsay on

First yes $299 is a lot for a dress for most people myself included however, when most designer dresses (worn at this type of event) cost thousands by comparison this is VERY reasonable. I love the trend of celebrities wearing “affordable” clothing on the red carpet. Whether you think its neat or not many people think it is cool to wear the same thing actress or the first lady is wearing. Secondly enough with bashing her ears. Not one person on this planet was born perfect, embracing and celebrating what makes you different is something to be admired. Picking on peoples ears or is so second grade GROW UP.

Kat on

Beautiful AND smart. A great combination. She looks fabulous!

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