During reality TV’s golden era, which lasted about 20 years, a cheating scandal was almost as predictable as a public screaming match at some random local restaurant. But in today’s reality TV world, scandals, wrongdoings, and complaints—and how the stars choose to handle them—can spread much further, thanks to social media and their fan bases.
A fascinating PR tactic for managing these messy situations is the now-common response to any scandal: the revenge dress. This topic is back in the spotlight thanks to the latest Bravo betrayal involving Summer House cast members Amanda Batula and West Wilson, following their relationships with Kyle Cooke and Ciara Miller. In part one of the Summer House reunion, which aired this week, Miller walked in wearing a see-through two-piece dress from Di Petsa’s spring 2026 collection—a favorite among fashion insiders. In modern terms, it’s definitely a revenge dress. “Di Petsa is one of those designers who creates pieces that instantly make you feel confident and powerful the moment you put them on,” Miller tells Vogue. “For me, it wasn’t really about the dress itself, but how I felt walking into the room—just feeling completely confident in myself.”
The concept was first coined when Princess Diana wore a black cocktail dress by Christina Stambolian to a public event on the same night King Charles admitted to cheating on national TV in 1994. She wasn’t a reality TV star, but she, the dress, and the affair were all part of a rapidly changing pop culture and media scene—so much so that the dress now has its own Wikipedia page. Its form-fitting shape and off-the-shoulder style were actually quite bold for the time, and a big shift from the usual modest royal fashion. The idea of a revenge dress quickly became a fashion symbol of starting a new chapter in life, and other famous examples followed, like Mariah Carey’s sexy Calvin Klein two-piece at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards or Elizabeth Hurley’s plunging Valentino gown in 2000.
But what makes a good revenge dress? And what qualifies as one? The rules have definitely expanded—there’s a big difference between stepping out on the same day as a national broadcast about your marriage ending and just making any public appearance after a breakup. Today, the term usually refers to a very sexy look that, to the public, says “I’ve won.” The star looks amazing and has moved on—so should you, because her great style is a much more fun topic to talk about. After releasing her tell-all album West End Girl, Lily Allen showed up at the 2025 CFDA Awards in a white, barely-there lace top and floor-length skirt by Colleen Allen, revealing her entire torso. Bonus points for wearing a design from one of New York’s most talked-about designers.
The women of the Bravo universe, unfortunately, are no strangers to needing one either. In fact, they might be keeping the trend alive all by themselves. Former Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix arrived at the season 10 reunion in a belly-baring red Mônot dress to confront her ex-partner of ten years, Tom Sandoval. Meanwhile, Lindsay Hubbard wore an asymmetrical cut-out LPA look for the Summer House reunion after ending her engagement to fellow castmate Carl Radke. (Forget the revenge dress—a matching shredded revenge body is the ultimate comeback.) In Miller’s case, since theA scandal broke before the reunion was filmed and released, and since then, there’s been what can only be described as a full revenge dress tour. The star has been glowing in recent appearances, including wearing a custom “bumster” dress by Erik Charlotte while working as an E! News correspondent at this year’s Met Gala.
Ever since Princess Diana stepped out of the car in that wrapped off-the-shoulder dress, sartorial payback has taken many forms. But when it comes to putting together the perfect look, one classic saying still holds true: Revenge is a dish best served cold, and there’s nothing cooler than a stunning dress paired with unshakeable confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Ciara Miller the reality TV star and nurse best known for Summer House
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 Who is Ciara Miller
Ciara Miller is a reality TV star and registered nurse She is best known for being a cast member on the Bravo show Summer House
2 What is Ciara famous for
She is famous for her role on Summer House where she shares a house with friends in the Hamptons every summer She is also known for her modeling career and her highprofile relationships on the show
3 How old is Ciara Miller
Ciara Miller was born on July 12 1995 making her 29 years old as of 2024
4 Is Ciara Miller actually a nurse
Yes She is a licensed registered nurse She worked as a travel nurse during the COVID19 pandemic which she discussed on the show
5 Where is Ciara from
She was born in Atlanta Georgia and later moved to New York City
IntermediateLevel Questions
6 Who did Ciara date on Summer House
She had a dramatic onandoff relationship with fellow cast member Luke Gulbranson during Season 5 She also had a brief messy fling with Austen Kroll from Southern Charm during Season 6
7 What was the Ciara vs Lindsay feud about
The conflict with Lindsay Hubbard started over Austen Kroll Ciara felt Lindsay betrayed their friendship by hooking up with Austen after Ciara had expressed interest in him The feud escalated over several seasons involving shouting matches and physical confrontations
8 Does Ciara still work as a nurse
While she still holds her nursing license she has stepped back from fulltime nursing to focus on her TV career and modeling She has mentioned doing perdiem nursing shifts occasionally
9 What is Ciaras relationship with her castmates like now
Its complicated She remains close with Paige DeSorbo and Amanda Batula However her relationship with Lindsay Hubbard remains very strained and she has had conflicts with other cast members like Danielle Olivera
10 Does Ciara have any other jobs besides TV
Yes She is