Never one to shy from spectacle, Jessica Simpson fused gothic romance with sculptural edge in a Christian Siriano gown that felt equal parts siren and shadow.
Jessica Simpson’s red carpet return at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards was a visual crescendo. On September 7 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, she arrived in a look that didn’t just command attention—it sculpted it. In a sea of sequins and surreal silhouettes, Simpson’s choice was a masterclass in controlled drama, courtesy of Christian Siriano’s Resort 2025 collection.
The gown—a sheer black creation with a corset-style bodice and layered tulle detailing—was a study in gothic elegance. The fabric played with transparency and depth, catching the red and white spotlights in smoky flickers. Structured pleats and architectural folds gave the silhouette a sense of movement, while the sweetheart neckline softened the overall tension. Siriano’s signature craftsmanship was unmistakable: theatrical, but never overwrought.
Simpson paired the gown with the Tyler Ellis Lee Pouchet Clutch in Small Black Diamond Satin, finished with silver hardware—a sleek counterpoint to the gown’s texture. Jewelry was minimal, save for dangling earrings that added a vertical shimmer and framed her pulled-back hairstyle. Her shoes, likely black stilettos, remained tucked beneath the hem, allowing the gown’s drama to dominate.
Simpson’s VMAs look wasn’t just fashion—it was geometry in motion. A corset. A sheer fold. A clutch that whispered, not shouted.
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