Lupita Nyong’o Stuns in Elie Saab Dress at Sardi’s Restaurant Caricature Unveiling

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The iconic Sardi’s Restaurant has revealed its new muse – Lupita Nyong’o! The 33-year-old unveiled a caricature of her likeness — modeled after her 2014 Oscars look — at the eatery.

Lupita Nyong’o proudly displayed her caricature at a revealing ceremony hosted at Sardi’s restaurant in New York CityLupita Nyong’o proudly displayed her caricature at a revealing ceremony hosted at Sardi’s restaurant in New York City (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

For the event, Lupita wore a fit and flare lace dress from Elie Saab cinched at the waist by a three-strap belt.

Lupita Nyong’o wore a stunning Elie Saab dress featuring a sheer floral top paired with a brocade skirt, originating from the Pre-Fall 16 collectionLupita Nyong’o wore a stunning Elie Saab dress featuring a sheer floral top paired with a brocade skirt, originating from the Pre-Fall 16 collection (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

She capped off the look with a pair of powder blue pumps that complemented the blue elements of the dress.

Lupita Nyong'o, an Academy Award winner and a 2016 Tony Award nominee for her role in Danai Gurira's play "Eclipsed" at the John Golden Theatre, was honored with a Sardi's caricatureLupita Nyong’o, an Academy Award winner and a 2016 Tony Award nominee for her role in Danai Gurira’s play “Eclipsed” at the John Golden Theatre, was honored with a Sardi’s caricature (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Earning a Sardi’s caricature is a prestigious recognition for theatre artists, a tradition spanning decades.

Situated on 44th street, the walls of the renowned midtown restaurant are adorned with caricatures of Broadway icons, ranging from luminaries like Barbra Streisand to emerging talents like Ben Platt, with new portraits frequently added.

Lupita Lyong'o and Max Klimavicius attend the Lupita Lyong'o portrait unveiling at Sardi's on May 19, 2016, in New York CityLupita Lyong’o and Max Klimavicius attend the Lupita Lyong’o portrait unveiling at Sardi’s on May 19, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Lupita Nyong'o at the unveiling of her new portrait at Sardi’s famous theatre district eatery in New YorkLupita Nyong’o at the unveiling of her new portrait at Sardi’s famous theatre district eatery in New York on May 20, 2016 (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Lupita Nyong’o was joined by the cast of her Tony-nominated Broadway play "Eclipsed" and playwright Danai GuriraLupita Nyong’o was joined by the cast of her Tony-nominated Broadway play “Eclipsed” and playwright Danai Gurira (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

This dress is an excellent choice if you want to dress for spring weather without being too cliche about it. Although we couldn’t locate the exact dress online, we’ve curated a selection of alternatives that possess the same allure as Lupita’s Elie Saab creation:

Giambattista Valli Sleeveless Dress1. Giambattista Valli Sleeveless Dress, $4,995.00

Ronny Kobo Liona Dress2. Ronny Kobo Liona Dress, $435.00Alexis Lula Dress3. Alexis Lula Dress, $595.00