Dakota Johnson Styled Her Naked Dress With a Chic, Messy Updo

a woman with dark hair and bangs wearing a strapless black dress being photographed by paparazzi on a red carpet

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published 12 September 2025

It's been a big week for naked dresses and updos. On the same night that Margot Robbie stepped out at an overseas movie premiere wearing a Giorgio Armani naked dress with her hair styled in a French twist, Dakota Johnson pulled off a look with the same combination, and I've never been more obsessed with her glam.

Johnson attended the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner in New York City on Sept. 11, where she stunned in an all-black, floral print Gucci naked gown with a black bra and underwear set underneath. The dress featured a high neck, so it only made sense for her hair to be styled in an updo to keep most of the attention on the gown. Her deep brown hair was pulled back into a slightly messy bun with small pieces of hair pulled out on both sides of her face alongside thick curtain bangs. Johnson's go-to hairstylist is usually Mark Townsend, though it's not clear if he's the artist behind last night's look.

As for her makeup, she kept it sultry with a slight smokey eye and a nude lip.

a woman posing on a red carpet wearing a sheer, floral, black dress with her hair in a messy bun — Dakota Johnson wears a messy updo and smokey eye makeup at the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner on Sept. 11.

Updos have been a staple on a handful of red carpets in the last week. The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night, and some of the best beauty looks from the show were complete with stunning high buns and big, '90s-style prom updos. Tessa Thompson also attended a movie premiere on Sept. 10 wearing her hair in a very chic, twisted bun. Whether you're wearing an elegant gown or a casual top and jeans, a bun (slick or otherwise), has the ability to look good with just about anything.

Read ahead for some beauty essentials that'll likely come in handy for recreating Johnson's look from above.

Drybar

The Single Shot Round Blow-Dryer Brush

Start off by giving yourself some volume with this simple round brush that can be used to create big curls.

Living Proof

Full Thickening Mousse

For even more volume, add this lightweight thickening mousse to wet or damp hair after washing. Blow dry as usual.

Scünci

Prep Bobby Pins

Secure your hair in sections atop your head using as many bobby pins as you can.

Singlepass Curl 1.25” Ceramic Extra-Long Barrel Curling Iron

If you have bangs, curl them or any left out pieces with this fast, one-pass curling iron.

Dae

Sunsetter Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray

Set your style into place with this light spray that blocks humidity and frizz without the sticky finish.

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Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.