A bold statement look always has a place on Hollywood red carpets—but sometimes, A-listers are feeling a little more demure. This week, the best dressed stars were those who leaned into a more stealthy-chic mood. Sure, they may have embraced neutral hues (think shades of white, cream, and black)—but their looks proved that pared-back dressing doesn’t have to mean boring. In fact, the end result can be quite the contrary.
Take Gigi Hadid in her bejeweled white Marc Jacobs mini dress, or Jenna Ortega in her ombré Markgong trench-dress: These updates on classic silhouettes instantly made them feel fresh and fun, without having to veer into maximalism territory. Ditto for Hailey Bieber in her black Saint Laurent mini dress: With the sculptural bodice and extra-mini hemline, it felt sexy for evening—yet was still perfect discrete.
Dinner dressing also had a moment this week. At Polo Bar in New York City, Amal Clooney (with George in tow) stepped out in a perfect summer dress—thanks to a cherry-print Stella McCartney frock. At Via Carota downtown, Taylor Swift also stepped out in a floral Doen dress—the unofficial dress of summer. She paired it with a luxurious Balmain bag, though you can pair virtually anything with it, and it will still hit.
Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week? Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.