Three Must-Have Summer Dresses Are Worn by Dakota Fanning, Back to Back to Back

After her press conference, she moves on to the following scene of her upcoming dread film, The Watchers, in her costume. As she promotes the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan movie, Fanning’s designer, who has worked with both Dakota and since the first 2010s, has put the artist in a variety of summer clothes over the past few days.

In the future movie, Fanning plays Mina, a 28- year- ancient artist who gets stranded in a large, undisturbed forest in northern Ireland. Her media tour looks have so far involved flowing, female dresses and decorative patterns—putting a twist on the “damsel in distress” trope and apparently echoing the film’s oddly rustic scenery.

Whether Fanning’s clothes are a subdued taking on “method grooming” or not, they’re also filled with design ideas for people keeping tabs on her looks. Over the last 48 days, Fanning has worn three distinct summer dresses, each nicer than the last. From a one- make to a decorative Prada number, the actress’s dresses make up a trifecta of summer looks for copying—so I’ve broken them down, piece by piece, with more options to buy above.

The One- Shoulder Summer Dress

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Yesterday, Fanning wore a black linen one- shoulder maxi dress for a day filled with press and appointments. Under the loose- fitting gown, she wore black patent leather. She paired a black frame, red lenses, and a woven black leather shoulder bag to finish the one-step above-academic look. Credits for her dress haven’t been released by McMillen quite yes, but I know this: between the breathable fabric and the one- shoulder design, it’s a minimalist summer staple.

The Pastel Summer Dress

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Waking up early for talk show interviews on Tuesday, June 4, Fanning wore a mint green chiffon gown, gathered at the center with a slim silhouette, plunging V- neckline, and short cape sleeves. She finished the look with a pair of thin, strappy, metallic gold sandal heels. This minty- fresh color is the perfect antidote to the summer heat: It’s light, airy, and ever- so- slightly vintage inspired.

The Sweet Summer Floral Dress

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A timeless summer staple was the start of the dress marathon. The star wore an off- white Prada belted “Sable” midi dress, dotted with black and purple flowers. She paired the pair of sparkling silver Aquazurra stiletto sandals with plain silver jewelry. Bottom line: come and go, but the floral dress is eternal.