Sheer dresses are basically a Hollywood rite of passage these days, with A-listers like Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, and Mia Goth rocking the daring look with serious swagger. But let’s talk about the real MVP of this trend - Dakota Johnson. This LA darling isn’t just dipping her toes into the see-through style; she’s diving in headfirst with a confidence that’s pure West Coast cool.
Whether she’s strutting down a red carpet in Hollywood or stealing the show at international events, Dakota has made sheer her signature. And for anyone side-eyeing her bold fashion choices? She’s got a message louder than a Santa Monica beach party - she’s not here for the shade.
In a recent chat with Vogue Germany for their November 2025 issue, where she’s gracing the cover like a true star, Dakota didn’t hold back. Addressing those who think she should ‘tone it down’ with her wardrobe, she kept it real with a vibe straight out of a Venice Beach boardwalk convo.
“I couldn’t care less what people think about my style - if I feel good, I’m wearing it,” Dakota reportedly told Vogue Germany.
She also made it clear that it’s not just about the sheer factor - it’s about the whole package. “Sometimes a dress just works with my vibe - the cut, the color, the details. And yeah, it’s a blast to wear something sexy,” she explained, proving she’s got the confidence of a Malibu sunset.
So where does Dakota get this unshakable self-assurance to rock whatever she wants? Turns out, it’s a family affair. Growing up with her mom, actress Melanie Griffith, Dakota learned early on to love and care for her body without apology - a lesson that’s rarer than a parking spot on Hollywood Boulevard.
“My mom was super open about embracing our bodies,” Dakota shared in the Vogue interview. “She taught me to see my body as beautiful and to ignore all the noise telling us we’re not enough. That’s been a game-changer for me.”
That body-positive mindset, straight from a Cali upbringing, clearly fuels her fearless fashion choices. It’s not just about looking good - it’s about feeling unstoppable, whether she’s in a sheer gown or chilling in sweats.
Dakota’s been slaying the sheer game for years, and her looks are straight fire. Take her appearance at the 21st Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland on September 25, where she turned heads in a blue lacy sheer gown for the Opening Green Carpet. It was elegance with an edge - pure Hollywood magic.
That wasn’t a one-off either. She’s been consistent with the vibe, proving she’s not just testing the waters - she’s making waves.
Fast forward to September, and Dakota was at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in NYC, rocking a sleek black lacy number that screamed sophistication with a side of spice. Then, on June 10, 2024, she brought that same energy to the 'Daddio' premiere at the Tribeca Festival in NYC with another sheer stunner.
Closer to home, she owned the red carpet at the world premiere of Sony Pictures’ 'Madame Web' in Los Angeles back in February 2024, dazzling in a sheer gown that had everyone buzzing. It’s like she’s saying, 'This is my turf, and I’m ruling it.'
Let’s not forget her global glow-up. On September 3, 2021, Dakota shimmered in a silvery sheer piece at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in Italy, proving she’s got that jet-set style on lock. It’s like she’s channeling the effortless cool of a SoCal summer, no matter where she is in the world.
From the Golden State to glamorous global events, Dakota Johnson is redefining what it means to own your look. So, haters beware - this Hollywood queen isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and we’re here for every sheer moment of it.