Fans Say Nicole Kidman’s Tiered Dress She Wore To SXSW Looks Like A ‘Shower Curtain’: ‘Too Many Things Going On Here’
March 24, 2025 by Maria Pierides
Nicole Kidman is no stranger to looking chic and glamorous on the red carpet – but every once in a while, her looks don’t always land with fans or fashion critics.
Interestingly, the archival outfit the 57-year-old Big Little Lies actress wore to the SXSW premiere of Holland in Austin, Texas on March 9th seemed to divide fans on the internet, with some calling it “frumpy” and others insisting it’s “gorgeous.”
Nicole Kidman Wears A Vintage Fendi Dress To 'Holland' Premiere
For the SXSW premiere of the thriller movie directed by Mimi Cave, the Babygirl actress did what so many other A-listers are doing these days and went down the vintage route, choosing a striped dress that was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Fendi Spring/Summer 2008 collection.
The dress had quite a lot going on – which was one of the things the internet didn't like – as it featured a tiered and transparent skirt, as well as a cropped cape over the shoulders.
The Lioness actress accessorized with black pointed toe heels and some subtle jewelry, including diamond pavé hoop earrings, diamond pavé rings, and a watch. Her hair was worn in a chic half up and half down do finished off with an elegant black bow, while her makeup was minimal but glowing.
Fan Comments
As we mentioned earlier, the look really divided the internet! "I want to like it but I just can't. The underskirt looks like it belongs to a different outfit & the thing around her neck reminds me of a frill necked lizard. I like the striped fabric, it could have been a really striking look," wrote one fan on Reddit.
"I just hate that underskirt thing," agreed a second, adding: "I'd rather see it gone or have the top skirt come down to the same length." "I would love this without the bottom skirt," concurred a third. "Looks like a shower curtain," slammed a fourth, as a fifth wrote: "There's just one too many things going on here for me." "How does a garment look too young and frumpy at the same time?" asked a sixth.
Others didn't agree, though. "Love it," wrote a seventh fan. "Stunning," gushed an eighth, as a ninth exclaimed: "I love this dress and Nicole is stunning as always!" "This is very cool," complimented another approving fan. "She always looks fabulous," praised another.