Dakota Johnson had a no-nonsense response when she was asked why she wears revealing outfits on the red carpet.
In case you're unaware, Johnson often makes bold fashion choices and turns heads when she's promoting a movie.
She's wonderfully confident about her choices and has since backed it up by giving an iconic reply when asked why she dresses the way she does.
Why Dakota Johnson Keeps Choosing “Naked” Dresses
In a recent cover story for Vogue Germany, 36‑year‑old actress and director opened up about her daring red‑carpet aesthetic and how she isn’t letting critics steer her style.
When asked whether she worries “about whether a naked dress might be ‘too sexy,’” Johnson answered bluntly: “I really don't care.”
Johnson went on: “I’ve been able to wear some of the most beautiful dresses, and I feel beautiful in them, so I wear them.”
She unapologetically continued: “Sometimes those dresses look good on me. But there are also some we’ve tried on that didn’t look good at all. It depends on the shape, the finish, the color, and everything else. So if I find a beautiful dress that I feel comfortable in, of course I want to wear it! And it’s fun to wear a sexy dress.”
Clearly, it’s not about shock value - or trying to up the ante - it’s about what makes her feel empowered.
The Influence of Her Mom: Body Image and Confidence
Johnson credits her mother, actress Melanie Griffith, with instilling a healthy and brave approach to her body and image. “My mom was just very open about the topic of bodies,” she shared.
“She taught us how to take care of our bodies and love them, and that our bodies are beautiful. And I think that’s something really important for a young girl because we’re constantly told that we’re not good enough.”
She added: “And if you’re not told from a young age by the woman you look up to the most that you’re perfect and smart and special and strong and brave, it can really break you. It’s hard to re‑teach yourself that love later on. That was a huge gift she gave me.”
That upbringing has clearly shaped her fearless red‑carpet approach: she knows what she’s comfortable with, she knows what looks great on her body, and she owns it.
Stand‑Out Sheer Moments: From NYC to Zurich
Johnson’s bold style game is consistently making headlines for all the right reasons.
On September 11 in New York City, she stepped out at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in a breathtaking sheer gown by Gucci: a high‑neck, long‑sleeved design in black floral‑embroidered lace that revealed a balconette bra and cheeky underwear.
She finished the look with her brunette hair pinned‑up, emerald jewelry, and black open‑toed pumps.
Then on September 25 at the Zurich Film Festival, the Materialists actress arrived on the green carpet in another sheer look: an indigo lace top fitted like a second skin paired with a flowing tulle skirt, this time foregoing visible undergarments altogether.