Dakota Johnson made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in New York City on December 13. She stepped onto the Studio 8H stage during host Josh O’Connor’s final bow. The actor quickly turned the unexpected cameo into a fashion moment, delivering not one but two lingerie-inspired looks over the course of the night. In hindsight, Johnson’s appearance may go down as one of “SNL’s” most fashion-forward cameos, setting a high bar for any surprise stars who follow.
Dakota Johnson’s fully sheer lace top for ‘SNL’ is so lingerie-coded
According to Marie Claire, Johnson’s second look featured a fully sheer pink lace turtleneck top, layered over a black balconette bra. She paired the delicate lace with royal blue satin high-waisted trousers, creating a sharp contrast that balanced softness with structure. The styling leaned heavily into lingerie-coded territory while still feeling polished and intentional. The fully sheer lingerie top felt like a confident extension of the visual language she introduced earlier in the episode.
Earlier in the night, Johnson made her surprise appearance as “Madeline,” stepping into the character in a black lace, lingerie-inspired look. It aligned closely with the character she was portraying. The character styling set the tone for what followed, making her later sheer lace outfit feel like a natural continuation rather than a shift in direction. As an earlier report noted, Johnson has increasingly gravitated toward lingerie as outerwear. She favored lace, transparency, and intimate silhouettes that blurred the line between costume and personal style.
Accessories helped signal the transition from character to personal fashion. Johnson swapped out her earlier jewelry for diamond drop earrings, replacing her Lizzie Fortunato pieces and adding a refined finish to the look. Her makeup remained understated, allowing the lace textures and color contrast to take centre stage.
With this appearance, Johnson’s sheer top “SNL” moment reinforced her reputation for fearless, intentional dressing. By committing fully to lingerie-inspired styling across both looks, Johnson delivered a cameo that felt cohesive, confident, and unmistakably fashion-led.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on theFashionSpot.
