The Best-Dressed Stars of September 2026

September had a busy red carpet schedule, from the Emmys to the MTV VMAs and movie premieres in London and New York. The month also had Fashion Week in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, gathering many familiar faces to the front rows and streets of each city.

During one of the red carpet appearances, Colman Domingo showed that men’s red carpet dressing does not always have to follow the traditional black suit and tie formula. Elsewhere, celebrities like Lisa and Taylor Swift played with sheer details at the side, creating the illusion of a smaller waist. Others went for dramatic ball gowns and bold textures.

Here are some of the best-dressed celebrities of September.

Elle Fanning

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Elle Fanning attended the Coach Spring 2027 show in New York on September 9, where the house celebrated its 85th anniversary. She wore a fuzzy cheetah-print coat over a black blouse, which was unbuttoned to reveal her lacy bra underneath, and paired it with a bright red pencil skirt. She accessorized with a tilted black beret and black pumps. Her entire outfit was from Coach’s Resort 2027 collection.

Zendaya

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At the 2026 Emmy Awards on September 14, Zendaya wore a custom Prada gown covered in crystals and beads. The nude-toned tulle dress featured a plunging V-neckline and sheer sections that gave the gown a barely-there effect while the embellishments provided coverage. She paired the look with Mikimoto pearls and diamonds.

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez arrived at Vogue World 2026: Milano on September 22 in a black ball gown from Dolce & Gabbana. The dress featured a fitted bodice, a full tulle skirt and sequin embellishments across the gown. She wore sheer black opera gloves and pointed-toe pumps.

Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift returned to the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27 in a custom Tamara Ralph Couture gown, which included a black velvet halter-neck bodice with sheer detailing at the sides and a crystal skirt attached at the waist. The skirt gathered around one side of the waist before falling to the floor.

Rihanna

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During Paris Fashion Week, Rihanna attended the Matières Fécales Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on September 28. She arrived in a terracotta-toned skirt suit covered in glittery, tinsel-like fringe. The oversized blazer featured a deep neckline that revealed a black lace bra underneath, while the matching skirt had the same textured finish and fringe extending along the hem. She paired the look with black pointed Christian Louboutin pumps.

Dakota Johnson

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For the New York premiere of Verity, Dakota Johnson wore a custom Calvin Klein look featuring a silver bralette and matching skirt covered in shimmering embellishments. The beaded details created a fringe-like effect across the outfit. She finished the silver ensemble with white heels, a crystal necklace and a bright red lip, matching her manicure and pedicure.

Lisa

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Lisa brought an all-red look to the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27. Her outfit from The Attico included a structured bustier-style top, visible bra cups and sheer panels along the sides. Over it, she wore a voluminous red coat from Quine Li, which added another layer to the fitted dress. Red pumps and matching hair accessories kept the color going from head to toe.

Florence Pugh

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Florence Pugh wore a dramatic black Rodarte gown with voluminous ruffled sleeves and a full skirt. The dress featured layers of gathered fabric that gave the silhouette plenty of volume from the sleeves through the skirt. She paired it with a Bulgari necklace and a deep red lip. Pugh wore the look to the London premiere of Eden.

Colman Domingo

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Colman Domingo took a different route from the traditional black tuxedo at the 2026 Emmy Awards. He posed on the red carpet in a custom Valentino look consisting of a brown jacket with a Mandarin collar worn over a coral-colored shirt and cream trousers. A bright fuchsia sash was wrapped around his waist and secured with a diamond brooch, while his jewelry and Omega watch added another detail to the outfit.

Mia Goth

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Mia Goth attended Dior’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on September 29 wearing a black Dior dress with an asymmetrical neckline and gathered draping through the bodice and waist. The skirt had a white lace layer beneath the hem. She paired the dress with a beige Dior top-handle bag.