The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Subverted Formal Attire

Eveningwear is a lot of things—polished, elegant, and regal certainly—but the words wild and fun may not immediately come to mind. But this week’s best dressed stars aimed to subvert formal evening attire, putting unexpected twists on the classic cocktail or floor-length dress. The end result? A lively assortment that came with cone bras, sheer skirts, or all-over denim. Gowns gone wild!

Singer Lily Allen, for one, stepped out in London wearing Richard Quinn’s white column dress with a cone bra—very Madonna. Zendaya made just as big of a statement for her birthday Instagram post: The Euphoria star struck a pose in Collina Strada’s printed skirt and bolero, complete with an itty-bitty sequin bra top. Also in a sexy two piece was Diane Kruger at a Visions premiere in Paris. Her red-hot Alessandra Rich bra top and skirt felt fresh and fun, with a black blazer thrown over her shoulders for good measure.

Sheer dressing also had a moment this week. Attending an H&M event in California, Elle Fanning wore the brand’s sheer camisole top with a classic black suit. In Venice to attend the DVF Awards, Amal Clooney slipped into a vintage John Galliano-era slip dress with a gauzy hemline. (She loves archival Dior.) The wildest moment of Venice, however, goes to Emma Corrin: The actor dared to wear Miu Miu’s pantless runway look from fall 2023, complete with a green cardigan with the briefs to match. It’s an unexpected look that, surprisingly, read as polished. This was clearly the fashion M.O. from A-listers this week.

Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week? Be sure to vote below, and check back on Friday to see which ensemble is the best dressed of the week.