Rachel Zegler has practically built a reputation on taking red carpet risks. However, her latest look in New York City may be her most polarizing yet. Stepping out for the “Wicked: For Good” premiere, the actress delivered a head-turning ensemble that blended lingerie, denim, sharp tailoring, and sheer fabric into one dramatic outfit. Whether it was a fearless fashion swing or simply too much at once depends on who you ask, but it definitely got people talking.
Rachel Zegler’s sheer bra and pants outfit has too many elements
Rachel Zegler arrived for the premiere wearing an all-black Nensi Dojaka ensemble that pushed the boundaries of street style, donning a sheer bra and pants combo. The star’s bra set the tone for the look. It was a delicate piece featuring sheer lace paneling and ultra-thin straps. Layered under a sharp, micro-cropped black blazer with extended sleeves, the top created an unexpected contrast between romantic lingerie and crisp tailoring.
The top half alone would have made a strong fashion statement, but Zegler took the aesthetic much further. Her jeans — if we can even call them that — featured denim shorts attached to flowing sheer pant legs trimmed with lace.
The hybrid design created the illusion of layering shorts over see-through trousers. As such, it resulted in a piece that was both experimental and divisive. The silhouette billowed as she walked, turning every step into a moment. That said, the ultra-long sheer legs did look questionably close to tripping territory.
To accessorize, Zegler carried a black woven handbag from Dune London. It was a refreshingly accessible choice for a red carpet-adjacent moment at just $150. The bag added texture without competing with the already busy outfit. Lastly, she finished the look with slim sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and center-parted hair that enhanced the night out feel.
As for bold fashion statements, Zegler is hardly new to them. Fans may recall her pearlescent Dior gown at the 2025 Oscars or the sheer Dior Pre-Fall dress she rocked at a Variety party last fall. She’s even joked in a Harper’s Bazaar interview that being 5’2″ hasn’t stopped her from dressing like someone half a foot taller.
Whether this latest ensemble was fashion forward or fashion chaos, it was undeniably Rachel Zegler.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on theFashionSpot.
