In the event that you blocked out all memories of the early aughts (which, fair), Hilary Duff starred in A Cinderella Story—which makes the fact that she was just spotted meandering about NYC in a full Cinderella ball gown all the more inspiring.
Apparently, the actress was filming scenes for Younger—but it's more fun to assume she is simply really into Disney princesses and felt the need to cosplay as one—so let's go with that for the time being.
Either way, enjoy these amazing photos.
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