Sarah Pidgeon Is a Master of Intentionally Undone Street Style

A minidress with rippling folds and a bag left unclasped—Sarah Pidgeon has the insouciant It girl uniform down pat.

On Wednesday, the Love Story star was spotted in New York City in a look that blended ’90s minimalism with current-day styling codes. Her earthy brown minidress—which appears to be Khaite’s Astor design—featured a cowl neck silhouette with excess fabric that draped into soft, textured wrinkles. She accessorized with Balenciaga’s slouchy Rodeo bag, which she left open. (A trend endorsed by risk-seekers like Tracee Ellis Ross, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Julia Garner.) To complete the outfit’s pared-back palette, she opted for Khaite’s slip-on leather loafers—square-toed shoes with a subtle touch of gold hardware. All in all, it’s the perfect look for Pidgeon, who is up for an Emmy for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the FX series.

Ahead of the award show on September 14, the 30-year-old star has been on a mini Love Story press tour. Though her style is often compared to her iconic on-screen counterpart, Pidgeon’s recent looks serve ’90s cool with a modern spin.

This is the formula she embraced earlier this week, when she stepped out in a Balenciaga look that played with deconstructed details. At the Television Academy's Inaugural Televerse Festival, Pidgeon wore a minidress from the brand’s spring 2026 runway with sleeve cutouts and a statement train. To finish things off, she opted for heels with a severe cut that exuded avant-garde edginess.

Herein lies the timeless allure of Sarah Pidgeon’s style. Her stripped-back colors and streamlined silhouettes certainly nod to nostalgic polish. But it’s the subversive final touches—like fabric rumples and clasps left ajar—that ground her look in 2026.