29 of the most daring looks Florence Pugh has ever worn, from sheer gowns to bold cutouts

Florence Pugh attends the "East of Eden" premiere on September 30, 2026, in New York City. for Netflix Florence Pugh has never been afraid to make a statement on a red carpet. She often favors daring looks, from sheer fabric to daring slits. The actor has been promoting "East of Eden" in looks with plunging necklines and dramatic cutouts. Florence Pugh has become a fashion icon as she's risen to fame. She often wears bold looks on the red carpet, favoring outfits that turn heads with daring features, including sheer fabrics, plunging necklines, and thigh-high slits. Take a look at some of the most daring looks the "East of Eden" actor has worn to date. Florence Pugh wore a tea-length dress with a daring neckline in 2016. Florence Pugh attends the Evening Standard Film Awards in 2016. Jeff Spicer / Stringer / Getty Images At the Evening Standard Film Awards, Pugh wore an open-back dress from Millie. The tea-length dress was covered in a multicolored, geometric pattern. The halter neckline plunged low, dipping almost all the way to Pugh's navel. Pointed-toe heels completed the ensemble. While attending a BBC screening of "King Lear" in 2018, Pugh rocked a sheer top. Florence Pugh attends an event in 2018. David M. Benett / Contributor / Getty Images Pugh paired high-waisted white trousers with a semi-sheer white top embroidered with flowers. She wore her hair slicked back, letting the shirt shine. Pugh stunned in a Schiaparelli dress for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Florence Pugh attends the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Mike Marsland / Contributor / Getty Images The light-blue dress had Grecian-style sleeves that gave way to a bodice with a low neckline and pops of red fabric on the side. A fitted waist flowed into an asymmetrical skirt patterned with flowers, and it featured a thigh-high slit. Strappy, red heels tied the outfit together. A daring cutout made Pugh's sophisticated dress for a 2019 "Little Women" event stand out. Florence Pugh at a "Little Women" photo call in 2019. Mike Marsland / Contributor / Getty Images Pugh's pink, gingham Emilia Wickstead dress had a collared neckline, full sleeves, and a pencil-style skirt. A cutout in the center of the bodice gave the elegant look a modern feel, as did the white, pointed-toe heels Pugh wore with the dress. Pugh sparkled in a gold Louis Vuitton dress at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. Florence Pugh attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party. George Pimentel / Contributor / Getty Images The column dress had a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and delicate cutouts on the skirt. The gown's sparkly, gold fabric made it feel glamorous. A Miu Miu two-piece fit Pugh like a glove for the 2021 "Black Widow" premiere. Florence Pugh at the "Black Widow" premiere in 2021. Mike Marsland / Contributor / Getty Images The ensemble consisted of a black top and a matching column skirt. Rope lacing made of crystals kept the crop top together. The laces hung down to the skirt, almost doubling as a necklace. Pugh's sparkly shoes matched the embellishments on the top. Pugh wore a two-piece that was almost entirely sheer to a Tiffany & Co. event. Florence Pugh in June 2022. Karwai Tang / Contributor / Getty Images The Emilia Wickstead set consisted of a crop top and a long column skirt. Both featured a mosaic pattern that created cutouts from head to toe. Sheer, black gloves, open-toe black heels, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry tied the look together. Pugh wore a see-through pink dress to a Valentino runway show. Florence Pugh at the 2022 Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter show. Daniele Venturelli / Contributor / Getty Images The hot-pink dress had a cinched waist, a tulle skirt, and a high neckline with fabric flowing out of the collar. Pugh wore matching platform heels with the dress. The bodice was entirely sheer, and though she loved the dress, Pugh later spoke out against men's reactions to the transparent fabric. Pugh arrived at the 2022 Venice Film Festival in a three-piece set. Florence Pugh at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Jacopo Raule / Contributor / Getty Images The Valentino set consisted of a bra top, high-waisted shorts, and a button-down, all of which were printed with "Maison Valentino" in funky fonts. Pugh made the ensemble look effortlessly cool at the festival by adding matching heels, a purple purse, and sunglasses to the outfit. And later that day, Pugh stunned in a Maison Valentino gown at the red-carpet premiere of "Don't Worry Darling." Florence Pugh attends the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Staff / Getty Images The black dress was entirely covered in sparkly embellishments and looked like a cross between a bodysuit and a ball gown. Puffy sleeves and a sweetheart neckline accented an off-the-shoulder neckline. The corset bodice was sheer on top, while the bottom half was slightly less transparent. A sheer skirt cinched out from the ensemble at the waist, and it flowed into a dramatic train that showed off Pugh's legs. Feathered shoes added to the daring look. Pugh embraced sheer fabric again at a 2022 reception for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Florence Pugh attends The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2022 New Members Reception on October 8, 2022. David M. Benett / Contributor / Getty Images Like her dress for the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere, Pugh's short-sleeve Rodarte gown was made of sheer, sparkly fabric. The see-through fabric exposed her black underwear and bralette, while bow details on the front of the dress added a playful feel. In November 2022, Pugh wore another see-through dress to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 13th Governors Awards. Florence Pugh attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards on November 19, 2022. Jon Kopaloff / Stringer / Getty Images Pugh's slip-style Victoria Beckham dress had an asymmetrical pattern made of white fabric and sheer panels with silver polka dots. The transparent fabric covered Pugh's stomach and legs, while the white fabric curled around her chest and waist for coverage. A statement necklace from Tiffany & Co. completed the look. In December 2022, Pugh wowed in a bright-red Valentino gown. Gareth Cattermole/BFC/ The dress had a square neckline, a full skirt, and was completely backless. The bodice also had a square shape, leaving the side of Pugh's chest exposed. A dramatic train gave the dress an old-Hollywood feel. Pugh added a statement headpiece to her outfit for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards in February 2023. Florence Pugh attends the 2023 London Critics' Circle Film Awards. Mike Marsland / Contributor / Getty Images Pugh wore an all-red ensemble designed by Robert Wun to the event. The strapless top had a voluminous peplum and corset-style ties in the back, and she paired it with a coordinating column skirt. But the standout feature of the ensemble was Pugh's red hat, which had a tulle veil that reached the floor. Pugh wore a bikini top with a statement coat to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in March 2023. Florence Pugh attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/ Designed by Valentino, Pugh's look paired high-waisted black trousers with a coordinating bikini top that was adorned with rosettes. A pink jacket that doubled as a cape completed the ensemble. She chose a backless Valentino dress for a New York screening of "A Good Person" in March 2023. Florence Pugh attends a screening of "A Good Person" in New York in 2023. The suit dress had a semi-sheer, white bodice with a collared neckline. The bodice was completely backless and had side cutouts, covering only Pugh's front. A black tie cinched at Pugh's neck, coordinating with the gown's form-fitting black skirt. Pugh wore another sheer Valentino dress at an event for Tiffany & Co. in April 2023. Florence Pugh attends a Tiffany & Co. event in April 2023. for Tiffany & Co The sage-green dress had a strapless neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves, which flowed into a cape. Most of the dress was made of sheer, gauzy fabric that flowed to Pugh's feet. A coordinating bodysuit provided coverage. Pugh debuted her shaved head with a daring headpiece at the 2023 Met Gala. Florence Pugh attends the 2023 Met Gala. Pugh's white gown for the Met Gala featured a daring cutout tied with a black bow and a matching sky-high feathered headpiece. A giant train added drama to the look. In her most daring look to date, Pugh arrived at Valentino's Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week show in an entirely sheer dress. The floor-length, lilac dress had a fringed, halter neckline that plunged to her navel. The gown's billowy fabric, which made up the dress and the cape that flowed out behind her, was totally sheer, with only a thong providing Pugh with any coverage. It was also backless, making the gown even more daring. Pugh wore another sheer look to the 2023 Elle Style Awards. Florence Pugh attends the ELLE Style Awards in September 2023. Mike Marsland/ Designed by Alexander McQueen, the white halter gown resembled a wedding dress, with its mesh base adorned with 3D flowers. The gown also had a low back and a delicate train. Pugh wore no bra with the ensemble, making the look even bolder. Pugh wore a see-through Valentino gown to the Golden Globes in January 2024. Florence Pugh attends the Golden Globes in January 2024. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/ The A-line red dress had spaghetti straps, a pointed neckline, and a full skirt. Floral appliqué adorned the gown's sheer fabric from head to toe, giving it an ethereal feel. In February 2024, Pugh took a futuristic approach to daring fashion at the London premiere of "Dune: Part Two." Florence Pugh attends "Dune: Part Two" premiere in London in February 2024. for Warner Bros. Pictures Pugh wore a custom Valentino gown to the premiere. The figure-hugging, sleeveless dress was made of sparkly brown fabric and featured a train. But the standout element of the dress was its built-in hood, which contrasted with the gown's cowl neckline that plunged low on her chest. Pugh took backless to another level at the "Dune: Part Two" New York premiere the same month. Florence Pugh attends the "Dune" New York premiere in February 2024. The Hapa Blonde/ Pugh's Valentino gown paid homage to her "Dune: Part Two" character, Princess Irulan, for the film's New York premiere. The pleated dress had a high, halter neckline, while the back and sides of the bodice were completely open. She paired the floor-length dress with platform, metallic pumps. The gown's color was similar to that of a dress Pugh's character wears in the film, and she added dramatic makeup to give the look an otherworldly feel. She wore a nearly completely sheer dress to the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March 2024. Florence Pugh attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2024. Simone Rocha designed the sheer gown Pugh wore to the famous Oscars after-party. The base of the dress was completely see-through, with a floral appliqué on the bodice providing a bit of coverage. A peplum flared around her waist, and a train flowed out behind the tea-length skirt, elevating it. Christian Louboutin shoes and Bulgari jewelry completed the look. Pugh embraced black lace at a screening of "We Live in Time" in September 2024. Florence Pugh attends A24's "We Live in Time" New York screening in September 2024. Pugh whipped out another semi-sheer gown to promote "We Live in Time," selecting a black Christian Dior dress for the film's New York screening. The lace gown had ruffled sleeves and a ruffled neckline, which dipped all the way to Pugh's waist, revealing a black bra beneath. A belt cinched her waist, while the see-through skirt flowed to the floor. Pugh's form-fitting skirt for a "Thunderbolts*" photo call in April 2025 had a bold slit. Florence Pugh attends a photocall for "Thunderbolts" in London in April 2025. Tim P. for The Walt Disney Company Limited Pugh kicked off the "Thunderbolts*" press tour in a Francesco Murano set. Her scooped bra top sat low on her chest, while the coordinating skirt was high-waisted and curved up her torso. A thigh-high slit cut up the skirt, showing off her Christian Louboutin shoes. The front and back of Pugh's dress for a "Thunderbolts*" screening in April 2025 both had daring details. Florence Pugh attends a "Thunderbolts" screening in April 2025. The Hapa Blonde/ Pugh wore another black look to a screening of "Thunderbolts*" in New York, selecting a Loewe dress. The latex dress had a high neckline and a sheath-style silhouette. The back was almost completely open, with two thin straps connecting it to the bodice. A thigh-high slit adorned the skirt, almost mirroring the back of the dress. Pugh's look for a September 2026 "East of Eden" screening was subtly see-through. Florence Pugh attends Netflix's "East of Eden" Screening & Conversation in California in September 2026. for Netflix To promote the Netflix adaptation of "East of Eden," Pugh dove into the Rodarte archives. Her yellow set was made of thin polka-dot fabric that fell in tiers. The top had a high neck and a triangular cutout in the center, bisecting the garment. A floral appliqué adorned the top and skirt, which Pugh accessorized with pointed-toe heels. A plunging neckline added a bold twist to her gown at the New York premiere of the Netflix limited series. Florence Pugh attends Netflix's "East Of Eden" New York premiere in September 2026. TheStewartofNY/ Vivienne Westwood custom-designed Pugh's gown for the New York "East of Eden" premiere. The dress had the same color scheme as her Rodarte look, with a yellow bodice and a gray skirt. The form-fitting top had an exaggerated sweetheart neckline that dipped low on Pugh's torso. A zipper flowed down the center, with sparkly embellishments framing it. Her detached sleeves were puffy, while the silk skirt had subtle gathering to add dimension. Read the original article on Business Insider

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