Jessica Biel isn't just following in the footsteps of hubby Justin Timberlake's first love, Britney Spears, she's also following her fashions!

Sunday night Jessica showed up to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party at NYC's Dream Hotel in a sheer black gown that looked very familiar.

Indeed, Brit Brit rocked a tighter, shorter, D&G version of Jess' frock at the VMAs back in 2001 — ironically, the last time *NSYNC appeared on stage together before Sunday's surprise performance.