Inside the Getty Images Portrait Studio at SXSW for "The Sun Never Sets" press, Dakota Fanning wore a relaxed button-down and pleated trousers — and the heavy gold hardware makes all the difference.
There’s an art to dressing for a seated, multi-person portrait setup where comfort and composition have to coexist. During the press run for The Sun Never Sets at SXSW, Dakota Fanning leaned heavily into elevated basics, wearing a look that reads perfectly opposite her co-stars without blending into the canvas background.
The core of the outfit is incredibly straightforward: a light blue button-down shirt tucked loosely into high-waisted, wide-leg camel trousers. It’s the kind of reliable uniform you see constantly in celebrity street style, but the execution here relies entirely on the fit. The shirt is slightly oversized, giving it a relaxed drape, while the sharp front pleats on the trousers maintain structure.
What actually pulls this combination out of standard office wear territory is the aggressive use of gold accessories. She layered a thick gold chain necklace over the open collar, paired it with a gold-buckle brown leather belt, and finished with a Cartier Love Bracelet in Gold and a Cartier Panthere De Cartier Mini Watch. The warm metallic tones pop directly against the cool blue of the shirting.
It’s a strong reminder that when the garments are simple, the hardware has to do the heavy lifting.
Would you wear heavy gold chains with a standard button-down, or keep the jewelry minimal for a relaxed look?
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