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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

Ginnifer Goodwin H&M Dress
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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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lisa on April 30th, 2012

She needs to grow some hair. Women who want to have men haircuts are not attractive.

How Awesome Is It That Ginnifer Goodwin Wore a $299 H&M Dress to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? | The Blush on April 30th, 2012

[...] wanted something that was very earth-friendly,” Goodwin told People magazine on her way into the event. “That was [...]

Yvonne on April 30th, 2012

I’m not a fan of the dress but I admire that she “could” spend more like everyone else there and didn’t. That shows self control and common sense. I don’t get the people saying that it’s too much money for common people for an event like this. Really? You wouldn’t save up for a decent dress for a White House function? I suppose you’d go in something from Wal-mart then? Right…sure you would! Stop bashing her for that and her ears, my gosh. Let’s act like you all were taught some manners ladies.

DONNA on April 30th, 2012

I too would like to know who footed this luxurious fete..if it was the taxpayer I am pissed because we can not even afford the ” Economy Gown ” let alone the food that was wasted at that dinner..the little people are lucky to get bologna let alone prime rib….

Sher on April 30th, 2012

The hem is fraying, look a the strings hanging down, for $299 you should still get a dress that doesn’t fall apart!

Alexa on April 30th, 2012

I want that dress!!! Sooooo cute and I LOVE H&M!!

gma on April 30th, 2012

She looks adorable in that dress and how awesome to see someone in entertainment use some common sense. She looks one hundred percent better then many who spend a couple thousand for a purse. Congratulations, Ginnifer.

Observer in Canada on April 30th, 2012

So sad!

I love the gown and find that H & M has really nice clothes for a very reasonable price, and still look like designer clothing.

I agree that it is unfortunate that there have been comments on Ginnifer’s ears, but heavens, when I first saw the picture, I thought the same thing, that her ears are enormous! At this stage of celebrity, stars have stylists to tell them what looks good and what not, and it is unfortunate that Ginnifer’s stylist, or someone, did not tell her about her ears before the dinner.

It may well be that Ginnifer’s ears are not that big, but the pixie cut and her coloration, along with the color of the dress, have really highlighted the size of her ears.

Poor thing! Pictures last forever.

look on April 30th, 2012

Um, since when is a $300 dress NOT expensive. Seriously?

TC on April 30th, 2012

Why not, I say BRAVO TO HER, she looks great, no one would know and I don’t care, I think you don’t have to spend a million to get a million. Go Gennifer.

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