29 of the most daring looks Elle Fanning has ever worn, from sheer fabric to bold cutouts

Elle Fanning was photographed in a black crop top during a day out in Cannes, France, in 2017.

She paired the halter top with a pink jacket and an orange skirt. A white bag and black heels completed the look.

Fanning walked the red carpet at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in a green dress with a plunging neckline and low back.

Fanning's green silk Gucci gown was almost entirely sheer and embroidered with sparkly floral detailing.

Oversize flowers decorated the hem of the dress.

At the 2017 Toronto Film Festival, Fanning arrived in a pink lace dress with a sheer corset.

The Alexander McQueen dress was covered in delicate lace, and the sheer, dropped-waist corset offset the high-low skirt.

She accessorized the look with sparkly pink heels.

She wore another pink look to a Miu Miu fashion show in July 2017.

The dress was covered in oversize sequins and featured a plunging neckline and midriff cutout.

Fanning matched her silver heels to the crystal-lined neckline detail of the Miu Miu dress.

Fanning's custom Miu Miu dress for the September 2018 Deauville American Film Festival had cutouts on the bodice.

The gown's bodice was yellow and trimmed with silver sequins, forming a bow in the center.

The white, tulle skirt flowed out into a train behind her.

She chose a sequined Valentino dress for the September 2018 world premiere of "Teen Spirit."

The sparkly navy dress had a deep neckline trimmed with pink and silver stripes.

She accessorized the dress with red satin heels.

At the May 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Fanning turned heads in a floral-print Valentino gown.

The gown had a full skirt and train, as well as ruffled sleeves.

Fanning wore Chopard jewelry and Sophia Webster shoes at the "Les Misérables" premiere.

She attended the August 2019 D23 Expo in a head-to-toe pink look.

Fanning arrived at the event in a sheer Kimhekim blouse and skirt held together by an oversize pink satin bow.

She completed her look with a pink corset and pointed-toe heels in a lighter shade of pink.

Fanning wore a chic yellow dress with a daring twist for a March 2019 Miu Miu fashion show.

The dress hit Fanning at her ankles, and both the skirt and the plunging neckline were trimmed with ruffled fabric.

She paired the floral-print dress with pointed metallic silver heels.

Fanning's dress for the March 2019 iHeart Radio Music Awards looked almost see-through.

The pale-pink dress from Miu Miu featured sequins on the halter bodice, which formed cutouts on the sides. The tulle skirt flowed to the floor and featured subtle sparkles.

Fanning wore the gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Fanning wore Gucci at a February 2020 screening of the film "All the Bright Places."

Fanning's flared jumpsuit featured a fun petal cutout on the bodice. She paired the black ensemble with a floral Gucci choker and black heels.

At the November 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Fanning wore a sheer black gown with cutouts across her torso and sleeves.

Fanning's Gucci dress had an open back, a high neckline, and a full skirt.

At the November 2021 InStyle Awards, Fanning wore a gold and diamond cropped top.

The actor's Balmain top, designed to look like a gold chain, left Fanning's back completely open.

She wore the top with a low-rise, black skirt.

Fanning arrived at the January 2023 Critics Choice Awards in an off-the-shoulder dress from Alexander McQueen.

The cream dress was designed with ruffles and floral embroidery. It flared around Fanning's hips, cinching in again for an asymmetrical look.

Cutouts decorated the dress, and the sweetheart neckline sat low on Fanning's chest. Gold shoes completed the look.

She wore a black bodysuit to an H&M event in September 2023.

The bodysuit's top looked like a bra, and sheer black lace covered Fanning's stomach.

She paired the daring top with black, wide-legged pants, a matching jacket, and silver shoes.

Fanning walked a L'Oreal runway in a pale-yellow dress with a low neckline in October 2023.

The Georges Chakra dress hugged Fanning's figure, and it was embroidered with textured embellishments.

The draped neckline scooped all the way to Fanning's navel, and she wore gold shoes with the look.

Fanning's Balmain dress for the May 2024 Met Gala looked like it was made from glass.

For the "Garden of Time" Met Gala, Fanning wore a form-fitting dress with a neckline that flowed into birds on each shoulder.

The glass-like material was see-through, and it flowed into a tulle train.

Fanning opted for another sheer dress for the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.

The long-sleeve Gucci gown was covered in a sunflower pattern from head to toe.

The gauzy sleeves and skirt flowed around Fanning, offsetting the plunging neckline that cinched her waist.

She jumped on the shirtless suit trend at the Tony Awards in June 2024.

Fanning chose a loose-fitting suit from Saint Laurent for the event.

The single-button jacket bared her chest, and she paired the black suit with pointed-toe heels.

Fanning wore another all-black look to the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards in November 2024.

Dior designed her knee-length black dress, which cinched at the waist and was framed by cutouts on the sides.

The neckline formed a deep V, and the latex sleeves formed gloves. Black heels completed the look.

Fanning's floral-patterned gown for the Governors Awards in November 2024 looked ethereal.

The sage-green dress from Valentino featured long sleeves and a low neckline, and the hem and sleeves were trimmed with fuzzy fabric.

Fanning wore a coordinating shrug over the gown, adding volume to the look.

For the Gotham Film Awards in December 2024, Fanning walked the red carpet in a Dior gown.

The deep-green dress had an A-line silhouette, and the bodice was made of crisscrossing fabric, creating subtle cutouts.

The pleated skirt was semi-sheer, showing glimpses of Fanning's legs throughout the night.

In December 2024, Fanning attended the premiere of "A Complete Unknown" in a white, backless Gucci dress.

The column dress had a square neckline trimmed with silver embellishments and a bow in the center.

The straps were made of the same fabric and flowed onto Fanning's back in a square pattern.

A delicate train flowed out, adding glamour to the look.

Fanning chose a leopard-print dress for a Golden Globes after-party in January 2025.

Fanning's dress for the 2025 Golden Globes featured a leopard bodice, and she nodded to the look with her vintage Dior gown at the after-party.

The form-fitting dress had spaghetti straps adorned with red bows and a thigh-high slit cut up the skirt. A coordinating scarf completed the sultry look.

Fanning's dress for the premiere of "The Mastermind" at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 had a plunging neckline.

Fanning walked the "The Mastermind" red carpet in a custom Valentino Haute Couture gown. The long-sleeve, floor-length gown was adorned with silver sequins, with a denser pattern on the bodice than on the skirt.

The V-neckline plunged all the way to Fanning's waist, where it cinched with a bedazzled belt. The skirt flared into a train that trailed behind her as she walked.

Cartier jewelry, including a statement necklace, completed the glamorous look.

The actor promoted "Predator: Badlands" at Comic Con in July 2025 in an eye-catching Givenchy suit.

Fanning attended the conference in a black Givenchy suit designed by Sarah Burton.

The fitted blazer and trousers were simple, but underneath, Fanning wore a cropped top that hugged her rib cage and had a bra-style bodice with a cutout in the center.

She paired the chic suit with neon yellow, pointed-toe heels and loose waves.

She wore another bold, black look for the "Predator: Badlands" premiere in November 2025.

The black Zuhair Murad dress Fanning wore to the premiere had a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps. The skirt fell to the floor, and a dramatic slit cut all the way up her thigh to show off her black heels.

A ribbon of fabric cut across the bodice, mirroring another swath that trailed behind her in a modern spin on a train.

Fanning wore her hair in an elegant updo, which drew attention to the Cartier choker around her neck.

The Ralph Lauren gown Fanning wore to the Gotham Awards in December 2025 had a daring bodice.

Fanning attended the awards ceremony in a floor-length Ralph Lauren dress.

The gown resembled Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress from "The Seven Year Itch" with its white fabric and halter neckline. However, unlike Monroe's, the neckline dipped all the way to Fanning's waist for a daring twist.

The dress, which was made of a semi-sheer fabric, also had an open back, making it even bolder. Fanning added Cartier jewelry to the look.

She wore another daring Ralph Lauren look to the Critics Choice Awards in January 2026.

In January 2026, Fanning attended the Critics Choice Awards, where she was nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in "Sentimental Value."

She wore a 2003 archival Ralph Lauren gown for the event. The gold dress had a cowl neckline that scooped low, revealing nearly all of Fanning's torso, and it dipped even lower in the back.

The glittering dress hugged her figure before flaring out into a subtle train at the hem. Fanning kept her accessories simple with the gown, letting it shine.