Sydney Sweeney Red Carpet: Her Most Daring Looks

When Sydney Sweeney steps onto a red carpet, people pay attention. Every time.

She doesn't really do safe. Sheer gowns, plunging necklines, archival pieces nobody saw coming, and a few looks that had the internet arguing for days.

Some of her outfits are pure old Hollywood. Others are a lot more daring. If you want the bigger picture of how she dresses on and off the carpet, our Sydney Sweeney style guide breaks it all down.

Here are the red carpet moments that got everyone talking.

Sydney Sweeney's Most Daring Red Carpet Looks

The 2022 Emmys: Gilded Age Glam in Oscar de la Renta

This was the night Sydney went full period drama. At the 2022 Emmys, she wore a custom dove-gray Oscar de la Renta gown with metal thread work and a dramatic bustle train, finished with a plunging neckline and Fred Leighton diamonds. The best detail? A vintage Edwardian choker worn around her waist instead of her neck. Read the full breakdown of her 2022 Emmys red carpet look.

The 2024 People's Choice Awards: Red Hot in Mônot

Red was the color of the season, and Sydney wore it like she owned it. At the 2024 People's Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Anyone But You, she stepped out in a sleek, low-cut red gown by Mônot, paired with smoky eyes, a glossy blowout and a black manicure for a little edge. See more from her sexy red gown moment at the People's Choice Awards.

Variety's Power of Women 2025: Sheer Silver Christian Cowan

This is the one people still talk about. At Variety's Power of Women in October 2025, Sydney wore a completely sheer, metallic silver Christian Cowan gown that clung to every curve and caught the light from every angle. She kept the rest simple, with slicked-back blonde hair and EFFY diamonds, and gave a speech honoring boxing legend Christy Martin. Here's our full story on her sheer silver Christian Cowan gown.

GQ Men of the Year 2025: Slinky Black Versace

Named GQ's Actress of the Year, Sydney leaned into the party's 90s Hollywood theme in a slinky black Versace dress with a glossy, liquid finish. A chunky choker, loose waves and heavy, smudged eyeliner gave it a sultry, slightly grungy edge. Check out the details of her black Versace look at GQ Men of the Year.

The 2025 Governors Awards: Marilyn-Inspired Mermaid Gown

Just days later, she switched gears completely. At the 16th Governors Awards, Sydney debuted a freshly cropped platinum cut styled in soft Marilyn Monroe curls, paired with a shimmering, sleeveless silver mermaid gown that hugged her hourglass shape. Pure old Hollywood. Read more about her Governors Awards mermaid gown.

Euphoria Season 3 Premiere 2026: Archival Pierre Cardin

Not every look wins everyone over, and this one definitely split the internet. For the Euphoria Season 3 premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in April 2026, stylist Molly Dickson put Sydney in a white archival Pierre Cardin dress with dramatic cape sleeves, a short high-low hem and a belted waist. Some fans called it bold and sculptural. Others weren't so sure. Either way, it got people talking, which is kind of the point.

Final Thoughts

Gilded Age gowns, sheer silver, 90s Versace and a little Marilyn. Sydney Sweeney's red carpet style is hard to pin down, and honestly, that's what makes it fun to watch.

Whatever she wears next, it probably won't be boring.

Can't get enough? Scroll through our gallery of Sydney Sweeney's hottest looks, from her Met Gala moments to her Marilyn-inspired pink satin gown.