The 2026 Golden Globes red carpet delivered exactly the kind of old Hollywood glamour fashion fans hope for every January finger waves, feathers, and a wave of ball gowns that felt pulled straight from a vintage film premiere. If you’re searching for the best Golden Globe outfits from this year’s ceremony, the standout trends, and how to recreate the look yourself, this guide breaks down everything from the 83rd annual show.
A Night Built Around Old Hollywood Glamour
Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, the 83rd Golden Globes brought attendees out in wide trousers, retro-glam ball gowns, and swoopy Veronica Lake-inspired waves, alongside plenty of cummerbunds and dramatic feather detailing throughout the night. That vintage-leaning theme set the tone for the entire evening, with both the men’s and women’s red carpet looks consistently nodding to earlier decades of Hollywood style rather than leaning into anything overtly futuristic or minimalist.
The Best Women’s Looks of the Night
Emma Stone’s Butter-Yellow Statement
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The Bugonia actress put a fresh spin on the butter-yellow trend that dominated the previous year, wearing a two-piece Louis Vuitton look consisting of a sleeveless, short-hemmed tank top paired with a beaded fringe skirt. She completed the look with a makeup moment of her own, using La Beauté Louis Vuitton products including the brand’s Rouge lip color in Nude Nécessaire 105.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Sheer Statement
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Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Jennifer Lawrence wore a virtually transparent, custom Sarah Burton for Givenchy dress featuring strategically placed floral embellishments, putting an elegant, embroidered spin on the season’s ongoing naked-dress trend.
Jennifer Lopez’s Vintage Fishtail Gown
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Jennifer Lopez turned heads in a vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown featuring a dramatic fishtail hem, delivering what many red carpet writers described as a classically J.Lo, breathtaking “naked” dress moment.
Ariana Grande’s Grown-Up Westwood Moment
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Styled by Law Roach, Ariana Grande stepped away from her signature Wicked-era pink in favor of a sophisticated Vivienne Westwood dress, marking a noticeably more mature, elegant direction for her red carpet styling.
Selena Gomez’s Plumage Moment
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Selena Gomez kicked off the year embracing one of 2026’s biggest fashion trends so far: plumage, incorporating feather detailing into her red carpet look for a dramatic, texture-forward statement.
Teyana Taylor’s Schiaparelli Risk
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Known for her fearless approach to red carpet fashion, Teyana Taylor wore a cut-out, structured Schiaparelli gown, a custom-made haute couture piece that reinforced her reputation as one of the night’s biggest style risk-takers.
Miley Cyrus in Sequined Saint Laurent
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Miley Cyrus wore a sequined black Saint Laurent dress paired with oversized black sunglasses and a Tiffany & Co. diamond drop necklace featuring a 15-carat emerald, delivering a cool-girl edge to the evening’s otherwise more traditional glamour.
Zoë Kravitz’s Lingerie-Inspired Slip Dress
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Zoë Kravitz wore a pale-pink, lingerie-inspired silky Saint Laurent slip dress featuring off-white lace detailing at both the top and bottom, one of the night’s more understated yet distinctive looks.
Hailee Steinfeld’s Maternity Debut
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Hailee Steinfeld debuted her baby bump red-carpet style in a peach Prada silk chiffon dress with silver sequin embroidery, marking one of the more personally significant fashion moments of the night.
Dakota Fanning’s Sparkling Westwood Gown
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Dakota Fanning wore a shimmering, draped Vivienne Westwood gown in a sparkly champagne tone, featuring a side slit and paired with a diamond necklace.
The Best Men’s Looks of the Night
Jacob Elordi in Bottega Veneta
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Nominated for his performance in Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi wore a custom double-breasted Bottega Veneta suit, delivering a sharp, tailored take on the evening’s old Hollywood theme.
Timothée Chalamet’s Monochrome Look
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Timothée Chalamet arrived in a head-to-toe black look consisting of a crew neck shirt, matching vest, and jacket finished with silver buttons, keeping his styling minimal but distinctive.
Glen Powell’s Retro Tailoring
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Glen Powell wore a midnight blue Brunello Cucinelli suit complete with a cummerbund, velvet blazer, and retro sunglasses, fully embracing the night’s vintage-inspired dress code.
Michael B. Jordan’s Custom Prada
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Michael B. Jordan wore a custom Prada tuxedo featuring a pale-yellow poplin shirt, a black silk tie, and leather Chelsea boots, a subtle but distinctive color choice within an otherwise classic tuxedo silhouette.
Joe Keery’s Fresh White Look
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Joe Keery arrived in a white Louis Vuitton suit blazer, paired with a newly styled blond hairdo that drew almost as much attention as the outfit itself.
The Biggest Trends From the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
A few clear style threads ran through the night, beyond any single standout gown:
- Old Hollywood glamour dominated. Finger waves, retro tailoring, and vintage-inspired silhouettes defined the evening far more than any minimalist or futuristic styling.
- The naked dress trend continued its reign, with both Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez putting distinct spins on sheer, strategically embellished gowns.
- Feathers and plumage made a real comeback, led by Selena Gomez’s look and echoed in smaller feather details across the carpet.
- Butter yellow evolved rather than disappeared. Emma Stone’s 2026 take on the shade showed the color trend from the previous year hasn’t faded, just shifted into a new silhouette.
- Statement jewelry did a lot of heavy lifting. From Tessa Thompson’s Bulgari Serpenti pieces to Miley Cyrus’s 15-carat emerald necklace, high jewelry moments were a major storyline of the night in their own right.
How to Recreate Golden Globe Style at Home
While most people aren’t attending a black-tie awards show, a few styling principles from this year’s red carpet translate well to real-world formal events:
- Choose one era and commit to it. The night’s most memorable looks, from Julia Roberts’s classic Armani gown to Glen Powell’s retro-tailored suit, worked because they fully embraced a specific old Hollywood aesthetic rather than mixing eras.
- Let jewelry be a genuine focal point. A single statement piece, similar to the styling approach in our Kendra Scott necklace guide, mirrors how several of the night’s best looks used one striking jewelry moment rather than piling on multiple pieces.
- A bold lip completes a vintage-inspired look. A classic red or rose shade from our Dior lipstick guide or Guerlain lipstick lineup pairs naturally with the old Hollywood glamour that defined this year’s carpet.
- Coordinate a manicure to your outfit’s color story. A shade from our Essie nail polish guide can echo an accent color from your outfit, the same way several stars coordinated jewelry and makeup to their gowns this year.
- Finish with a lasting mascara for a full evening of wear. A formula from our Dior mascara guide or Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty mascara ensures your eye makeup holds up through a full night out, the same way a red carpet look needs to hold up under hours of photography.
FAQ
What was the best-dressed look at the 2026 Golden Globes?
Opinions vary by outlet, but Emma Stone’s butter-yellow Louis Vuitton two-piece, Jennifer Lopez’s vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown, and Julia Roberts’s custom Armani Privé tribute were among the most consistently cited standout looks of the night.
What was the biggest fashion trend at this year’s Golden Globes?
Old Hollywood glamour defined the overall theme of the night, alongside a continuing naked-dress trend and a resurgence of feather and plumage detailing.
Where was the 2026 Golden Globes held?
The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026.
Who wore the most talked-about jewelry at the 2026 Golden Globes?
Tessa Thompson’s Bulgari High Jewelry Serpenti pieces and Miley Cyrus’s Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace featuring a 15-carat emerald were among the most discussed jewelry moments of the night.
