Celebrities from film, television, social media, and various other spheres graced the red carpet on Thursday, March 14, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
The event showcased an array of stunning outfits, with Sydney Sweeney’s latest ensemble standing out among them.
Sydney Sweeney radiates old Hollywood glamour on the GLAAD Media Awards red carpet on March 14, 2024, wearing a custom-made Miu Miu silver silk gown (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages
She truly captured the essence of old Hollywood glamour with her custom-made Miu Miu gown. I admire how the 26-year-old American actress infused elements from the golden age of cinema into her look, elevating it to a new level of elegance.
Crafted from shimmering silver silk, her ensemble boasted a daring plunging neckline that accentuated her ample assets.
Sydney’s attire was further enhanced by satin spaghetti straps and a crystal-embellished bra delicately peeking out from beneath the scooped neckline.
The inch-wide straps effortlessly cascaded off her shoulders, adorned with sparkling embellishments that added a touch of glamour to her look.
Sydney Sweeney’s dress features a plunging neckline and satin spaghetti straps, with a crystal-embellished bra peeking from underneath (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages
Upon initial observation, it might appear that the White Lotus star’s stylish bra was accidentally exposed. However, Molly Dickson, Sydney’s stylist for the event, clarified that it was intentionally designed as part of the dress.
The shimmering bra served as the sole embellishment on the gown, which otherwise exuded timeless elegance. Its structured bodice beautifully hugged her renowned figure before cascading into a long, floor-skimming train.
While the train discreetly covered her footwear, I imagine the Euphoria actress complemented her ensemble with coordinating silver pumps to accentuate her petite frame.
Close-up view of Sydney Sweeney’s attire showing the intricate details of the crystal-embellished bra, the shimmering fabric of her gown, and her Brilliant Earth jewelry, including diamond stud earrings and layered diamond rings (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages
I admire Sydney’s commitment to enhancing her appearance, as she adorned herself with nearly $75,000 worth of Brilliant Earth jewelry.
Her accessories included a stunning $45,000 pair of certified lab-grown diamond stud earrings boasting 9 carats and a sophisticated $14,000 graduated natural Melrose diamond necklace adorned with 7 ⅖ carats.
In addition to these exquisite pieces, The Handmaid’s Tale star wore five diamond rings sourced ethically from the retailer.
These included the Brilliant Earth Aurora ring, valued at $1,190, the Lina baguette ring, priced at $4,590, and the Prism ring, which showcased 1 ⅙ carat and cost $3,690. She also adorned herself with a $995 Logan Hollowell Briar lab-diamond open ring.
Despite rarely showcasing her engagement ring from fiancé Jonathan Davino during public appearances, Sydney opted for a different yet equally dazzling sparkler for the awards show, the $3,690 Brilliant Earth Glace diamond engagement ring.
To complete her look, she embraced old Hollywood glam with rosy makeup accentuated by inky-black eyeliner, and her signature blonde locks were styled in a short, choppy, wavy updo.
Julia Roberts’ Similar Low-Cut Bridesmaid Dress at My Best Friend’s Wedding
Fans quickly noticed Sydney Sweeney drawing inspiration from a Hollywood icon for her red carpet look. She donned an ensemble resembling Julia Roberts’ famous bridesmaid dress from the 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding, complete with exposed bra straps.
In the film, the 56-year-old American actress wore a low-cut lilac gown for her character’s best friend’s wedding.
Julia Roberts, playing the character Julianne Potter in My Best Friend’s Wedding, is remembered for a specific scene where she wears a lilac dress with a low-cut neckline that beautifully frames her character’s dilemma and emotional turmoil (Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing)
While Julia’s version featured more prominently exposed bra straps than Sydney’s adaptation, both dresses shared a similar swooping neckline. Julia accessorized her gown with diamond earrings and a delicate necklace.
In the cult-classic movie, Cameron Diaz portrayed Kimmy Wallace, the woman set to marry Jules’ (Julia Roberts) friend. Julia’s character later attempts to sabotage her friend’s impending nuptials.
Elegant in Archival Marc Bouwer Gown at 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Sydney Sweeney once again exuded timeless Hollywood glamour at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 10, paying homage to another legendary actress.
I love her overall look for this event, stunning on the red carpet in an archival Marc Bouwer gown in a creamy bone-white hue.
The silky satin dress boasted a daringly low halter neckline, plunging down her torso above her navel. Its ultra-long halter straps cascaded down the gown’s open-back design while ruching details accentuated her waist.
Sydney Sweeney dazzles at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 10, 2024, in a creamy bone-white, archival Marc Bouwer gown with a low halter neckline, complemented by a satin shawl and statement Messika diamond necklace (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
I particularly admire how she paired it with a coordinating shawl in flowy cream satin, elegantly draped across her arms for maximum impact, reminiscent of the original dress.
Despite being mainly concealed beneath the lengthy dramatic train of her sweeping fluid skirt, the Anyone But You actress complemented her ensemble with Piferi platform heels.
I appreciate Sydney’s choice to accessorize her look with statement-making jewelry rather than something dainty.
Sydney Sweeney in the same Marc Bouwer dress Angelina Jolie wore to the 2004 Oscars, highlighting the timeless elegance of the design and Sydney’s modern interpretation with updated styling (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
She adorned herself with a layered Messika High Jewelry custom pendant diamond necklace featuring two large silver medallions in the center, complemented by classic diamond stud earrings.
To complement her ensemble, Sydney debuted a new updo – a sultry blonde bob styled into loose waves, reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, adding a touch of vintage charm to her look.
Her makeup exuded radiance with glowy, dewy finishes, featuring champagne eyeshadow, a glossy nude-pink lip, and French manicured nails.
Paying Homage to Angelina Jolie’s Iconic 2004 Oscars Look
Sydney Sweeney’s attire quickly gained traction online as fans recognized it as the exact dress Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars 20 years prior when she announced the winner of Art Direction for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Angelina, then 28 years old, exuded elegance at the 76th Academy Awards, pairing the iconic dress with diamond studs and layers of necklaces.
At the 2004 Oscars, Angelina Jolie captivated in a Marc Bouwer-designed white satin gown with a deep plunging neckline, embodying timeless elegance and bold sophistication (Credit: Startraksphoto)
To complete her ensemble, she styled her hair in an elegant half-up, half-down ‘do and enhanced her appearance with a soft, fresh makeup look. It included delicate winged eyeliner in black and a rosy-pink lip, adding to her overall glamour.
Marc Bouwer celebrated the moment on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of Sydney Sweeney and Angelina Jolie in his ethereal creation, expressing gratitude to stylist Molly Dickinson and President Paul Margolin for their collaboration.
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He captioned the post, “From the archives. Worn to the Oscars in 2004 by Angelina Jolie, and now on the beautiful @sydney_sweeney . On its 20th anniversary I couldn’t ask for a better revival. Thank you @mollyddickson for your impeccable styling & @paulmargolin for helping to make this happen!”