Gabbriette Cosigns the Babydoll Dress—With a Gothic Spin, Of Course
Gabbriette has spoken: the babydoll dress is goth-girl approved. On an outing in Los Angeles this week, the newly married star brought her macabre aesthetic to the historically sweet silhouette.
Spotted on her way to The Living Room Hollywood for a MAC Cosmetics event on Wednesday, the model, actor, and musician put a typically moody twist on one of the most talked-about trends of the summer. Featuring a classic empire waist, the dress comprised sheer ruched black layers over a subtle white slip. For added opulence, the garment was adorned with thick velvet panels and charcoal-colored lace trim across the neckline and base. Most paradoxically, it was embellished with a jet-black rosette—infusing the babydoll’s delicate femininity with a decidedly darker attitude. For added edge, she wore fingerless leather gloves, feathered black heels, and carried a hardware-heavy Chanel flap bag.
The 29-year-old is the latest in a long line of It girls who have embraced the retro-leaning design as a going-out uniform. Olivia Rodrigo famously kicked off the trend this spring, and has since been spotted pairing ultra-short billowing frocks with hard-edged moto boots. Hailey Bieber cosigned the silhouette through languid ’90s draping on a date night with Justin Bieber. And on a recent evening out in New York City, Kaia Gerber made the case for the classic LBD in babydoll form. Leave it to Gabbriette, however, to make the historic design—which originated in the 1940s—a seamless part of the subversive California-cool-girl scene.
After tying the knot with Matty Healy earlier this summer, Gabbriette has been revamping matrimonial dress codes to fit her own singular style. Look no further than her wedding looks, including a Wuthering Heights-level corset gown, a sharp top hat, and a face-covering opera mask. In the weeks since saying “I do,” she’s been stepping out in romantic slips with an edgy, often see-through, spin. All things considered, the darkened babydoll dress is the perfect addition to her newlywed wardrobe.
