Trading Hollywood glamour for modern minimalism, Margot Robbie unveiled a sheer Stella McCartney look (a daring choice, non?) at the Los Angeles photocall for her new film.
There is a moment in every actress’s career when she sheds the costume and begins to dress purely as herself. It is a quiet confidence. After a veritable carnival of high-voltage pink and disco glamour—a necessary theatricality, of course—Margot Robbie stepped onto the green at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on August 20, 2025, for a photocall for “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” and it was a definitive style statement.
The dress itself was Stella McCartney Resort 2026, and it was… a quiet revelation. A mini-dress, yes, but not of the typical party variety. This piece was a study in juxtaposition, and frankly, I adore a good contradiction. The sleek, almost severe slip dress silhouette was rendered in a semi-sheer black fabric, a daring choice that played with light and shadow. But this was no frivolous party dress; a structured corset top gave it a sense of architectural rigor, a nod to the very European art of form and discipline. It was as if the designers took a perfectly cut Parisian slip and gave it a modern, rebellious heart.
Her styling, too, was a lesson in restraint. She paired the look with simple, black strappy heels that elongated her frame and kept the focus on the dress. Her hair, worn straight and effortlessly, felt like a fresh breeze after the elaborate coifs we’ve become accustomed to on the red carpet. There was a quietness to it all. Even with her co-star, Colin Farrell, beside her in a perfectly undone uniform of a white t-shirt, faded jeans, and a black cardigan, the two created a seamless visual narrative of cool, cinematic chic.
This look is a reflection of a larger movement we’ve seen trickle down from the runways—the “quiet-sheer” trend, if we can call it that. It is less about baring it all and more about an intellectual peek, a transparency that is more about textile and light than about skin. It’s a very intelligent way to do glamour in a world that is so often shouting for attention. The film, which hits cinemas on September 19, is described as an “otherworldly adventure,” and perhaps this is Margot’s new style journey: equally daring, equally beautiful, but with a more knowing, refined purpose.
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Get the Look: Margot’s Minimalist Chic
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The Sheer Mini: Look for a black mini-dress with some form-fitting structure—a corset top, a ruched detail, or even subtle boning. The key is to find a sheer fabric that feels elevated and not flimsy.
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The Understated Heel: A black, strappy heeled sandal is a timeless classic. Opt for a style with clean, delicate straps that won’t overwhelm the look.
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Effortless Hair: Forget the blowouts and the elaborate buns. This look is about natural texture. A simple, straight style or loose waves will perfectly complement the quiet confidence of the outfit.
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The Barely-There Accessories: Keep jewelry and bags to an absolute minimum. A metallic clutch adds a flash of light, but the focus is on the silhouette.
