Dakota Johnson is known for her head-turning fashion, and that’s certainly what she did at a recent film premiere.
The Fifty Shades actress is no stranger to making a statement on the red carpet, but her latest look has sparked plenty of reactions from fans. The actress stepped out for the London premiere of her new psychological thriller Verity in a completely sheer lace dress that revealed black lingerie underneath. While the daring ensemble certainly turned heads, some fans weren’t impressed with the look, with one comparing it to a “swim cover-up.” Read more about her look and how fans reacted below.
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Dakota Johnson Wears A Sheer Dress To The 'Verity' Premiere
The 36-year-old attended the UK premiere of Verity in London on September 24th. The psychological thriller, based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, stars Dakota as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh alongside Anne Hathaway as author Verity Crawford and Josh Hartnett as Verity's husband, Jeremy. The movie follows Lowen after she is hired to ghostwrite for Verity and discovers disturbing secrets about her along the way.
For the red carpet, she wore a floor-length cream lace gown from designer Colleen Allen's Spring 2026 collection. The completely sheer dress featured intricate floral lace, a deep neckline, and a figure-hugging silhouette, with a black bra and matching underwear clearly visible underneath.
Dakota kept the rest of her look relatively simple, accessorizing with gold and diamond jewelry, including a heart-shaped pendant, bracelet, and ring, along with open-toe heels. Her long brown hair was styled in a smooth blowout with her signature bangs, and she opted for rosy makeup and dark lashes.
Fans React To Dakota's Dress On Social Media
While this certainly isn't the Materialists star's first time embracing a sheer look on the red carpet, fans were divided over her latest take on the trend.
She's previously worn transparent dresses for events including the Madame Web premiere and other red carpet appearances, but some social media users felt this particular cream lace gown and visible black lingerie didn't work, with comments comparing the ensemble to a "swim cover-up."
"It's raining, it's snowing, your underwear is showing," joked an Instagram user.
"So tacky," commented a user, as another wrote, "This looks like a swimsuit cover-up."
"Where's the beach?" a user joked.
"So she wore a bikini and cover-up to her movie premiere?" asked another.
