Melanie Griffith Don Johnson’s Daughter, 34, Flaunts Figure in See-through Blue Dress, Sparking Debate

Dakota Johnson showed off her figure in a see-through blue dress that sparked divided opinions online. Some criticized her outfit, saying that it was inappropriate, and others praised her. When it comes to her style, Dakota’s stylist has provided interesting insights into how the two of them create magic on the red carpet.

Famous actress Dakota Johnson, 34, set the red carpet ablaze at the Tribeca Festival on June 10. Matching her striking eye color, the brunette beauty adorned a semi-sheer blue dress designed by Gucci, that exposed her lace underwear. Public reaction to photos shared online is varied.

For the event—which she attended in light of her movie “Daddio” being premiered there—the daughter of iconic actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith paired her ensemble with strappy black heels. Opting for a minimalist feel, she accessorized with a long-string necklace that has an emerald-colored stone and black feather.

She also wore a matching ring. Media outlets and the official Instagram account of the Tribeca Festival shared pictures of the “Madame Web” star striking poses on the red carpet. Other images showed Dakota taking snaps with her co-stars and other attendees. She also participated in what looked to be a Q&A session on stage.

Spotlighting the talented actress, alongside their carousel of images, Tribeca penned, “Live at Daddio, it’s giving mother ❤.” The post then gives a synopsis of the film, explaining, “On a late night drive from JFK Airport to Midtown Manhattan, a young woman (@dakotajohnson) and her cab driver start talking. The usual pleasantries and jokes soon turn into a game between two strangers.”

Observers who saw the photos of Dakota at the Tribeca Festival had a lot to say about her appearance. Some were unimpressed with the see-through dress that she wore.

“What is with this lingerie as ‘clothing’ trend? It’s so inappropriate,” criticized a social media user. Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in, “I hate this trend [of] see-through clothes. I hope it’s over soon.”

Someone else on X posted two photos of Dakota in her blue dress and asked, “Be honest tell me what you think is this appropriate to attend [a] premiere?” On the other hand, others complimented Dakota’s look, giving the star her props.

“Super gorgeous woman. And this semi-sheer looks actually classy on her. Bc she is classy 💙,” gushed a fan. Another swooned, “Absolutely beautiful,” while an admirer praised, “Hair goals #DakotaJohnson.”

Expressing both admiration and slight critique, an Instagrammer commented, “The dress is beautiful and of course looks terrific on her but the necklace is a distraction from the dress and unnecessary.”

Nonetheless, praise for Dakota continued with additional comments mentioning, “Sooooooo stunning! ❤️ @dakotajohnson ❤️,” and “dakota johnson supremacy!!!”

Despite the critique of some, Dakota’s fashion sense is generally lauded by the public, as seen by the many compliments she garnered for her “Daddio” premiere ensemble. Fashion outlets have often done style profiles on her, calling her outfits “increasingly cool.”

In 2021, her stylist, Kate Young, sat down with Vogue World to discuss Dakota’s style and what makes it so successful. “She likes clothes. Not all actresses do. It’s fun trying on clothes with her; it’s not serious or stressful, and she humors me,” Kate divulged.

Although the end result of Dakota’s outfits looks effortlessly beautiful, Kate revealed that a lot goes into crafting her ensembles. Leaving nothing up to chance, the two even have photoshoots during fittings to make sure the outfit ticks every box on their style checklist.

“Is it flattering? Does it look cool? Is it a designer that feels right for now?” Kate disclosed concerning their checklist. Dakota also marches to the beat of her own drum when it comes to her style, not fussing over trends. As Kate puts it, “She is never like, ‘I need to wear this because I saw it on Instagram.'”

Though her style is unique as she is, Dakota does have fashion favorites. According to Kate, she loves Gucci and Saint Laurent, and apart from designer labels, she enjoys a good pair of vintage and Re/Done jeans. Kate also lends her fashion expertise to Dakota’s downtime outfits, giving her advice on casual wear.

Overall, when it comes to Kate’s intention as Dakota’s stylist, she explained, “I want her to look clean, modern and easy.” From the chic yet simple look Dakota wore at the “Daddio” premiere, it’s clear that Kate’s approach to dressing her shines through.

However, although she garnered a lot of attention for her ensemble, the primary reason why Dakota was there remains embedded in promoting her film. While on the red carpet, Dakota Johnson expressed her pride in debuting the movie in New York City.

In a video that was posted to Instagram, she stated, “It’s incredible to premiere at Tribeca. We’re so proud that the movie’s set in New York and that New York was such a wonderful character in the film—that to be able to premiere here is a real treat.”

Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed that in the clip, Dakota was not wearing the gorgeous emerald diamond ring she was previously seen wearing at events last year (2023). This was the alleged ring with which her famous boyfriend, Chris Martin, reportedly proposed to her privately, as reported by a media outlet earlier this year (2024).

Someone deemed a source by the media outlet that reported on the news revealed that the couple “got engaged” some time ago and that they initially decided to keep the news under wraps.

The same source went on to explain that, previously, the duo, who have been enthralled with each other since they started dating, had been comfortable sharing the exciting news with their social circles.

Though they have the intent to get married, the source explained that Dakota and Chris are in no immediate rush to the altar as they are taking the time to bask in the glow of their engagement. When it comes to their shared life together, Dakota Johnson and Chris tend to prefer enjoying their romance away from the spotlight.

However, in a past interview, Dakota disclosed some personal details. She spoke about living a serene and intimate lifestyle in Malibu with Chris, and when she was asked about how she feels getting to see him perform, Dakota expressed having a deep admiration for his dedication to music.

She divulged, “I love watching him. I could watch him every day […] I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.” This sentiment was part of a broader discussion that provided insight into the couple‘s life together and Dakota’s thoughts on family and relationships.