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Emmy Equation - Leighton Meester's Dress Decoded

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The inspiration behind Leighton Meester's Greek goddess getup? Everett Collection (2) | Mathew Imaging, WireImage

"Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester attended the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in a white Greek goddess gown by Bottega Veneta.

At first glance, it appeared to be just another flowy frock. But upon closer inspection, we noticed two cloud-like humps -- one at each shoulder.

The huge knots of fabric became a total distraction. And what could have been a pretty, yet average dress, turned into a couture conundrum. It reminded us of something, but we just couldn't put our finger on it.

Until we cracked the fashion code. It was full-on John Belushi donning a toga in "Animal House." But there was something else at work. Something more feminine than a frat boy in a sheet.

Then it came to us: Lynda Carter as "Wonder Woman" -- note Meester's wide gold cuffs courtesy of jeweler Cathy Waterman.

"Don't know much about history, don't know much biology..." But we clearly know our fashion math!

For more Emmy ensembles, browse our full gallery of red carpet looks.

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