The buzz for "Wicked" continues to grow, especially following a recent special screening held at Metrograph in Manhattan. Among the star-studded attendees were Hollywood couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who turned heads with their extravagant fashion choices.

Blake Lively, known for her sartorial elegance, drew inspiration from the iconic musical, donning a fabulous pair of sparkling red heels. While some attendees likely looked at her outfit and thought, "How cute!" or “Wow, she and Ryan look stunning together!” true fans of "Wicked" were left scratching their heads.

The controversy arises from the shoes Lively chose. In "Wicked", the character Nessarose is famously linked to silver shoes, not the ruby-red slippers that are synonymous with "The Wizard of Oz." These crimson shoes are exclusive to the 1939 film adaptation, originally part of L. Frank Baum's literary works.

In fact, the ruby slippers are a product of the film's dazzling Technicolor cinematography, purposefully designed to stand out. Additionally, the rights for these iconic shoes are owned by Warner Bros., who acquired them from MGM in the late ’90s, while Universal Pictures is the studio behind "Wicked." This explains the discrepancy, as Lively's choice to wear those glamorous red heels was a nod to a different cinematic universe—one that doesn’t quite mesh with the narrative of "Wicked."

Some fans are wishing Lively had delved deeper into the aesthetic and opted for the accurate silver shoes, as it would have shown a genuine connection to the source material. After all, she had ample opportunities to explore the musical during its rise from 2006 to 2009 while filming "Gossip Girl."

On a brighter side, Ryan Reynolds seemed to capture the essence of the classic story with his own outfit, carefully referencing the Cowardly Lion with his color palette. So whether you’re team Ruby or team Silver, one thing is certain: this screening sparked conversation, drawing both admiration and critique from fans of the beloved musical.

So what do you think? Did Blake Lively miss the mark, or is she simply reimagining Wicked with a modern twist? The fashion debate continues!