Inside The Television Makers' Dinner in London, Jessica Henwick chose a black plunge-neck dress with an oversized blazer, and the relaxed layering keeps the evening look from feeling too formal.
Clean styling. No wasted pieces.
At The Television Makers’ Dinner in London on May 8, 2026, Jessica Henwick in black tailoring kept her celebrity look stripped back and sharp. The black plunge-front dress fell long through the body with a side slit opening one leg, while the oversized blazer sitting over her shoulders changed the mood from classic eveningwear into something cooler and less expected.
The trick here is the balance between structure and softness. The dress hangs straight with a fluid finish, but the blazer frames the shoulders and pulls the whole shape upward again. If she’d skipped the jacket, this probably would’ve leaned too minimal for the room. With it, the outfit feels intentional instead of plain.
Then there’s the hair. The sleek updo and shorter front fringe keep the neckline open without competing against it, and the black pointed shoes disappear neatly under the longer hemline. Smart move. You notice the cut of the dress first, not the accessories.
Henwick attended the dinner while promoting a packed 2026 slate that includes Vladimir and the dark comedy film How to Make a Killing, and this quieter styling choice fits that industry-dinner setting better than anything louder would’ve.
Would you keep the oversized blazer for eveningwear, or go without the extra layer?
Copy one thing from this look – the relaxed jacket over a sharper dress.
And that oversized blazer keeps celebrity style from slipping into predictable black-tie territory.
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