Zendaya Turns a Vintage Ralph Lauren Blazer Into a Mini Dress

 Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles.
Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles.

Jet lag hasn't hit Zendaya—at least, on the fashion front. Hours after the actress paid homage to Venus and Serena Williams in an Instagram update, Zendaya was back outside, heading to one of her last appearances in the Challengers promo schedule. While in Los Angeles to film Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, April 18, she ditched the tennis references (once again) and instead, opted for archival.

For the live show taping, the 27-year-old pulled up to set in a gray double-breasted blazer, with the silhouette worn as a mini dress. This wasn't just any gray blazer, though. As expected from her stylist, Law Roach, Z's look for the day was pulled from Ralph Lauren's Spring 1992 collection.

Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles wearing a Ralph Lauren vintage blazer with heels and tie
Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles wearing a Ralph Lauren vintage blazer with heels and tie
a model wears a checked ralph lauren blazer in front of a plain backdrop
a model wears a checked ralph lauren blazer in front of a plain backdrop

Lauren Ralph Lauren Blazer

Classic Poplin Shirt worn by a model inspired by Zendaya
Classic Poplin Shirt worn by a model inspired by Zendaya

Nordstrom Classic Poplin Shirt

a pair of white schutz pumps inspired by Zendaya
a pair of white schutz pumps inspired by Zendaya

Schutz Lou Pointed Toe Pump

Roach styled her look with a white button-up shirt peeking out from underneath. She also wore a printed black-and-white tie at the neck and a polka-dot handkerchief tucked into the pocket as a finishing touch. Her outfit was accessorized with diamond-studded jewelry pieces —likely Bulgari, her usual jeweler—and white satin stiletto heels.

Glam-wise, Zendaya tied her honey blonde hair in a high ponytail and opted for a warm smokey eye, rosy cheeks, and matching pink lips.

Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles wearing a blazer dress and high heels
Zendaya at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles wearing a blazer dress and high heels

Zendaya's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! arrived hours after Roach uploaded an Instagram post of the actress. The Euphoria star was captured on a couch wearing an elaborate black-and-white custom Carolina Herrera gown and beaded hair, recreating an iconic Vogue 1998 photoshoot featuring Venus and Serena Williams.

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The tennis reference-free show outfit was one of the last from Zendaya's impressive Challengers press circuit. In four weeks, the actress and her trusty stylist embodied her character, Tashi Duncan, in all aspects, from glittering on-court styles to trompe l'oeil silhouettes. She also went a different route for the final premiere in Los Angeles, wearing a lingerie-inspired Vera Wang ensemble.

Following her Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance, Zendaya posted her thoughts about the forthcoming film on her Instagram Story.

Zendaya laying in bed in an April 2024 Instagram story
Zendaya laying in bed in an April 2024 Instagram story

"Very tired and jet lagged but extremely grateful, almost a week until @challengersmovie comes out," Zendaya captioned the post over a smiling selfie. As if anyone could forget following all those outfits.