If you were looking for the perfect LBD inspo just in time for the holidays and New Year’s Eve, you don’t want to miss Olivia Rodrigo’s latest outfit.
Over the weekend, Olivia Rodrigo was spotted in attendance at Lily Allen's star-studded Christmas bash in London, and she turned heads wearing what might be the perfect archive LBD.
Posing alongside Allen at the party, Rodrigo showed off a great vintage pull: a sheer lace black mini dress from Gucci's Tom Ford era. To be specific, from the brand's spring 1996 ready-to-wear show.
Originally worn by model Anna Klevhag on the runway in 1996, Rodrigo's dress hits just above the mid-thigh and features a scoop neckline and long sleeves, giving it a wintry feel.
You might recognize the dress's lace pattern from a similar look Tyla wore to the CFDA awards in 2024, and that’s because both dresses are from the same collection. In fact, they were shown one after another on the runway.
Similar to Tyla’s dress, which featured a daring plunging neckline and was worn with neon green underpants, Rodrigo's pick also featured blue boxers for a peekaboo duochrome effect on the runway.
Instead of remaining faithful to the runway styling, however, Rodrigo paired her LBD with a more subtle nude bodysuit, creating a trompe l’oeil, sheer illusion rather than a statement neon moment. She also added a pair of black patent Mary Jane heels from Stuart Weitzman for a monochrome look and, like the original styling, seemingly skipped the tights for bare legs.
On the beauty front, Rodrigo kept things simple, going for an almost no-makeup look with a tiny cat eye, super glossy lips, and subtle rosy cheeks. She also gave the no-mascara trend her stamp of approval.
Sheer and lace have been celeb-favorite trends for years, and though they took a bit of a dip in 2025, they seem to be coming back with a vengeance in 2026, so take a page from Olivia Rodrigo’s book and consider them for your holiday look. For fashion archivists, the same dress that Olivia Rodrigo wore is currently on sale on eBay. If you don’t have $6K to spare, you can also find plenty of other vintage lace options online.
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