Kristen Stewart turned heads in a pantsless Chanel ensemble on the red carpet on March 14. Stewart rocked a sheer skirt suit made of shimmering mesh fabric at the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscars Dinner in Beverly Hills, California, just before Hollywood's star-studded 2026 Academy Awards.
The evening, set in the iconic Polo Lounge, saw Stewart stand out among fellow A-listers as she showcased her striking Chanel skirt suit. The daring ensemble featured a see-through mesh skirt layered over black underwear, paired with a jacket in Chanel's classic tweed style. This look was not just about boldness, but also about intricate detail – hundreds of crystals were meticulously stitched across the fabric, lending the outfit its glistening effect.
"I love a little caged-in feel," Stewart shared with InStyle while strutting the red carpet, "I love the sort of transparency and I like how it moves and catches light." Her admiration for the recent runway's bold designs shone through her choice that night, echoing her desire to embrace fashion's more avant-garde spectrum. Stewart, a Chanel ambassador for over a decade, revealed her fashion mantra: "Don't put on the dress backwards or upside down, even if you think it looks cool... but actually, just that rules don't apply, man."
Letting her dress speak for itself, Stewart's styling team opted for minimal jewelry, rounding off her look with classic black-and-white cap-toe pumps from Chanel's pre-fall 2026 line. Inside the star-studded event, Stewart posed with Teyana Taylor, who donned an oversized shearling jacket with black cap-toe boots, a striking inverse to Stewart's footwear choice.
The night was not only about Stewart's head-turning outfit. She was in great company, with celebs like Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman gracing the event. Fanning dazzled in a black slit dress featuring pearlescent accents, while Kidman made a statement in a delicate Chanel skirt suit adorned with floral embellishments.
In the glamorous backdrop of Beverly Hills, Stewart's fearless fashion choice was a testament to her status as a style icon, once again proving that she is unafraid to push the boundaries of red carpet fashion.