Emily Bader wore a sheer beaded champagne gown with metallic sandals to the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards in 2026.
If you ask me, the “naked dress” concept is usually a gamble that rarely pays off, but Emily Bader just showed us how to navigate that territory without looking like a fashion victim. Stepping out for the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards , she went for something that feels less like a costume and more like a mood. It’s ethereal, sure, but there’s a weight to it that keeps the look grounded.
The centerpiece here is obviously the gown itself. It’s a sheer tulle number dripping with vertical rows of bugle beads and sequins. I love how the embellishment gets denser at the bodice and scatters out toward the hem—it’s a smart visual trick that elongates the frame immediately. The scoop neckline feels open and breezy, hanging from delicate spaghetti straps that keep the top half from looking too busy. The color is a tricky champagne-gold that could easily wash someone out, but on her, it just adds warmth.
Now, let’s talk about what’s happening underneath. Because the skirt is semi-transparent, you get a clear view of the footwear choice, and frankly, I’m glad she didn’t overthink it. She paired the dress with metallic gold platform sandals , keeping the monochromatic theme intact. It’s cohesive. Accessorizing was kept strictly minimal with a classic diamond tennis necklace sitting right at the collarbone. Anything longer would have competed with the neckline, and earrings would have been lost in that loose, center-parted hair anyway.
Here’s why this works for a celebrity red carpet moment like the DGA: it’s glamorous without being stiff. The vertical beading does all the heavy lifting for the silhouette, meaning the dress doesn’t need tight corsetry to give her shape. It looks comfortable—like she could actually sit through a three-hour ceremony without gasping for air. It’s the kind of effortless evening wear that looks expensive because of the texture, not the volume.
Justine Skye wore a textured cutout black mini dress and crisscross heels to Warner Music’s 2026 Pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles.
Justine Skye doesn’t wander onto a red carpet — she walks in with instructions for everyone else. At the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party in LA, she made it crystal clear: you don’t have to wear a gown to have a fashion moment.
Let’s start with the black mini dress — a split-personality piece in the best way. The top half is a sculpted, textured faux-leather bodice that wraps around the neckline like armor, leaving a narrow cutout just below the chest. Fitted. Shiny. Structured. Then, from the waist down, it shifts into soft matte territory with a clean, no-fuss skirt that hits mid-thigh. It’s short, yeah, but it doesn’t feel desperate — there’s confidence stitched in.
The crisscross strap pumps deserve their own applause. Open sides, suede texture, high-arch attitude. They tie around her ankles like someone dared her to take ballet in six-inch heels and she said yes, with interest.
Hair? Long, voluminous, center-parted, soft beach waves that break things up just enough. Makeup’s heavy on the bronze and gloss, keeping the glow steady but not overserving. No clutch. Minimal jewelry. Let the dress flex.
This works because the look commits to high contrast — shine vs matte, sweet curls vs cutout edge. That balance is why it doesn’t lean costume or clubwear. It reads like someone who came ready but didn’t yell about it in the group chat.
And let’s be honest: the top of that dress carries the whole floor.
Ciara wore a shearling moto jacket with a furry leather micro skirt and lace-up boots to The One Party by Uber in San Francisco 2026.
At this point, Ciara doesn’t show up to an event appearance — she stomps into it. At The One Party by Uber in San Francisco, she pulled together a look that felt like a fusion of ski lodge drama and backstage pass energy.
The anchor piece? An oversized shearling and leather jacket — brown body, bleach-white texture exploding from the sleeves and collar, dyed black around the shoulders like it got hit with smoke. Drama jacket. Can’t ignore it.
Underneath, a black bodysuit or tank , low-cut and fitted, nothing trying to compete with the outerwear. All that volume needed balance. Then came the patchwork leather mini skirt , glossy, paneled, embellished with a cutout varsity-style “Y” applique and fur trim near the hem. Raw-edge lace peeking out underneath softens it—but not too much.
The belt literally just says “SEKS” in silver metal. Not subtle. She knew that. That’s why it’s there.
Lace-up black platform heels finished it. High enough to hurt, sharp enough to say “don’t test me.” Hair parted down the middle, high-shine, pin-straight. A simple cross necklace and some icy rings sealed it off.
This kind of celebrity event look works because it’s not polished for the sake of polish. It’s pushed around the edges, just like a party this chaotic should be. No cohesion required. In fact, it hits harder when you know it wasn’t chasing harmony.
One word? Unbothered.
We’re still deep into the leather-fur hybrid styling wave—especially when mixed with logos, absurdity, and fake sports references. It’s less “fashion-forward” and more “fashion-fever dream.” In the best way.
Would you ever wear a belt that just says “SEKS,” or is that a step too ironic?
