Celebrity Style

Dakota Johnson’s Style Is the Epitome of Classic—I’m Recreating These 7 Looks ASAP

written by BELLA GIL

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Graphics by: Caitlin Schneider
Graphics by: Caitlin Schneider

If someone asked me who my celebrity style icon is, I’d answer without hesitation: Dakota Johnson. She’s been garnering endless buzz on the press tour for her latest movie, Madame Web, but frankly, I’ve been obsessing over her and her style since her 50 Shades of Grey days.

Dakota Johnson’s looks have been an endless stream of hits both on the red carpet and through her street style, though, with a renowned stylist like Kate Young, this isn’t a surprise. Dakota’s style has been established as effortless and classic—two qualities that make it highly covetable. Even when paparazzi photos are snapped of her moseying around the city, she looks put together and impossibly chic.

When I create an outfit, I often keep Dakota Johnson’s style in mind. This means never leaving the house without a pair of sunglasses on, tailoring my accessory choices immaculately to my outfit, and relying on elevated basics to look effortlessly put together. These seven Dakota Johnson looks live in my head rent-free, and I’m recreating them ASAP.

A Knit Set and Relaxed Trousers

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When I think of Dakota Johnson’s style, this is the look I think of first. The knit tank and cardigan combo look like they were made to be paired with her oversized trousers, and the hint of midriff that’s peeking out makes the outfit cool rather than business casual. Of course, she completed the look with a signature pair of oversized sunnies.

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A Denim Jacket and Mesh Flats

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The bangs! The gold hoops! The denim jacket draped over the shoulders! Mesh flats are gearing up to be the shoe of spring, and this gave me all the inspo I needed for styling them for transitional weather. I told you Dakota Johnson’s my ultimate style muse for a reason: She isn’t afraid to try even the most daring of pieces.

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A Leather Trench

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Is this not the chicest paparazzi pic of all time? This leather trench is a staple in Dakota’s wardrobe as she’s been spotted wearing it many times throughout the years, further proving that a great trench is the gift that keeps on giving. With high-waisted jeans, an oversized tote, and a basic sweater, this look is making me itch to wear an outfit that allows my trench coat to do all the talking.

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An Oversized Blazer and Leather Pants

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Dakota Johnson is going to wear the hell out of a blazer and a button-up, and this outfit is clearly proof of that. I’m not sure what I love more: the leather-on-leather effect her pants and boots provide or the white button-up peeking out perfectly from underneath her blazer.

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Classic Trousers and Burgundy Boots

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This outfit is a prime example of the wrong-shoe theory turning into the right-shoe theory. The pop of red Dakota’s boots provide against her navy trousers completely transforms the look she wore to the Women at Sundance Celebration in 2023. In this case, less truly is more.

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A Suede Jacket and Lace Top

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If you looked up “mixing textures” in the dictionary, this look is what you’d find. The texture of her lace shirt contrasted with a suede jacket adds enough interest to make the entire outfit memorable. She kept it simple on the bottom with denim and a pair of black boots but tied it all together with a cool pair of sunglasses with yellow lenses. *Chef’s kiss*

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A T-Shirt and Statement Pants

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If you need a sign to add a pair of fun pants to your wardrobe, let this be it. Dakota made use of this street-style moment to remind us that she’s a face of Gucci—and don’t you forget it. Her classic white tee and black loafers set the stage for her Gucci slacks to be the star of the show, creating a classic (but still statement-making) look that I’ll be replicating this spring.

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