Olivia Rodrigo Gives the Babydoll Dress Trend a French Twist in Vintage Anna Sui

She's been an Anna Sui girl since the 'Sour' era.

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Olivia Rodrigo posed outside the Eiffel Tower in a vintage little black dress from Anna Sui Spring 1994
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Olivia Rodrigo has a knack for sourcing vintage dresses older than her. The Grammy winner was born in 2003, but her collection boasts Versace Spring 1995, Gucci Spring 1996, and Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1997 Couture. On March 6, Rodrigo debuted one of her oldest finds—a vintage Anna Sui babydoll dress—during Paris Fashion Week.

Turns out, Rodrigo didn't jet home to L.A. right after attending the Chloé Fall 2026 fashion show yesterday. Who would leave Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower? The "déjà vu" singer posed in front of the twinkling landmark, wearing black-and-white, Parisian-inspired picks (her long-sleeve dress hailed from New York City-based designer Anna Sui, though). It was as flirty as minis get, starting with a collared, empire waistline. White buttons cascaded from the Peter Pan collar to her underbust, before eyelets punctured each flowy sleeve. The pointelle holes returned atop her dress's scalloped, thigh-grazing mini skirt. Rodrigo playfully curtseyed in the photo, showcasing each sleeve's white, tuxedo-like cuffs.

Olivia Rodrigo posed outside the Eiffel Tower in a vintage little black dress from Anna Sui Spring 1994

Olivia Rodrigo looked every bit a preppy Parisian in a vintage Anna Sui LBD.

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The little black dress looked good as new, despite debuting in the Spring 1994 runway show. Clearly, Rodrigo took styling cues from model Jenny Shimizu, specifically in the accessory department. However, her stark white socks stretched beyond her knees, while the model's stopped at crew length. $1,150 patent leather, Mary Janes from Jimmy Choo gave the preppy hosiery a French-girl finish.

Olivia Rodrigo's mini dress on the Anna Sui Spring 1994 runway

See Rodrigo's mini dress on the Anna Sui Spring 1994 runway.

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Rodrigo's been an Anna Sui girl since 2021, but vintage Anna Sui is harder to come by. The release date of her pink, bow-topped skirt remains a mystery to this day. Babydoll dresses, on the other hand, play a quintessential part in the Rodrigo-verse. Last year alone, she performed in a custom Miu Miu babydoll; attended an Emmys after-party in a vintage Vivienne Westwood babydoll; and made an under-$130 babydoll sell out.

At this rate, the silhouette could reprise its role as an It-piece in Rodrigo's new album rollout. While you await confirmation, shop the Rodrigo-inspired edit of Parisian babydolls below. It's better to be prepared.

Shop Babydoll Dresses Inspired by Olivia Rodrigo

Meguire Hennes
Meguire Hennes
Staff Writer, Fashion

Meguire Hennes is the fashion staff writer at Marie Claire, where she breaks down the celebrity looks living rent-free in her head (and yours). Whether a star is walking the red carpet or posing on Instagram, Meguire will tell you who they're wearing and why. When she's not gushing about A-listers from J.Law to Rihanna, Meguire also covers breaking industry news.

Previously, Meguire was the fashion news writer at The Zoe Report. She received a bachelor's degree in fashion studies at Montclair State University, and has freelanced at Bustle, Women's Health, Well+Good, and more. You can find her words across the fashion, beauty, health, and wellness verticals, because her Libra moon wouldn't let her settle on one beat. Follow her on Instagram for BTS moments from her Marie Claire era.