After donning her tennis whites to attend the US Open on Tuesday, Emma Watson rounded out her week with a refined take on the “naked” look. Attending the Soho House Awards in New York City, Watson stepped out on Thursday evening in a princess-style gown from Dior’s fall/winter 2023 couture collection.
To the eye, it looked like one of the more tame sheer looks we’ve seen recently (especially when compared to the barely-there wears at Wednesday’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show). But upon second glance, the ensemble had plenty of unexpected details.
For starters, the dress was designed in two pieces—a crochet bodice portion that drifted into a pleated maxi skirt. The plunging top featured various sizes of knit sтιтches which connected in the middle to create a vest-like effect. There were also strands of embroidered yarn hanging from the hem of the bodice that came into focus as Watson twirled on the red carpet.
The skirt portion created its own kind of movement, too. It began just under the actress’ bust area and extended into a slight train at the bottom. While many sheer red carpet looks usually leave nothing to the imagination, Watson’s skirt only became more transparent as she twirled—the layers of pleats fanned out slightly to reveal her undergarment. While the actress has never been one who gravitates towards skin-baring styles, the dress felt like a slight nod to the popular trend without overdoing it.