Madelyn Cline Keeps It Cool in a Plunging Blue Gown at the 2026 NFL Honors

Madelyn Cline stuns at the 2026 NFL Honors in a plunging aqua Christopher Esber gown with sleek draping and minimal accessories.

Madelyn Cline knows how to show up without overthinking it. At the 15th Annual NFL Honors in San Francisco on February 5, 2026, the Outer Banks star stepped onto the carpet in a look that felt equal parts relaxed and razor sharp.

She wore the Christopher Esber Ripple Drape Dress in a striking aqua blue that instantly stood out against the formal backdrop. The gown was sleeveless with a deep plunging neckline that bared just enough skin to feel bold without pushing too far. The real magic, though, was in the draping. Soft ruching twisted at the center and flowed straight into the skirt, giving the dress a fluid, almost poured on effect. It hugged her body without clinging and moved naturally, proving that good construction speaks louder than excess embellishment.

Cline kept everything else intentionally minimal. On her feet were black peep toe heels that grounded the bright color of the dress. Jewelry stayed quiet with Kinraden Doric small silver earrings and a simple silver watch, nothing fighting for attention. No clutch, no dramatic layers. Just clean styling that let the silhouette do its thing.

Her hair was worn in a sleek mid length bob, straight and unfussy, while her makeup leaned polished with sculpted skin, softly defined brows, and a pink lip that kept the look fresh. It all felt very her. Calm, confident, and completely unbothered.

Romance rumors aside, Madelyn Cline made it clear at NFL Honors that she is firmly in her own lane. The dress did not shout. It didn’t need to. It simply worked.