Dakota Johnson Has the Perfect It-Girl Capsule Wardrobe
I've got a confession to make. While many of us have long known Dakota Johnson has a flair for style, there's no denying I have occasionally overlooked her day-to-day outfits. A crime, I know. I'm set about rectifying that, and having since analysed Dakota's most recent looks (all of which have been on point), I felt compelled to share them with you.
With the ability to carry off prim dresses with the same skill as studded biker jackets and distressed denim, it's clear Dakota has as much It-girl clout as the likes of Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller. However, you don't need endless amounts of clothes to replicate her wares. In fact, Dakota heavily relies on just six items, each of which work hard to make her ensembles look 10/10.
Keep scrolling to see and shop Dakota Johnson's capsule wardrobe and she'll soon be your new style crush, too.
1. HIGH-RISE JEANS
Style Notes: Dakota could carry off any jean she likes, but like many of us, she seldom deviates from high-waist, straight-leg styles in vintage-wash blue.
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2. MINIMAL MULES
Style Notes: Day or night, Dakota uses minimal-strap mules to give her outfits effortless polish. We're particularly fond of her satin pair.
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3. FLORAL FROCKS
Style Notes: Dakota knows that florals are forever, and often chooses dresses with the motif in striking green hues, which beautifully offset her alabaster skin and dark hair.
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4. CLASSIC SUITING
Style Notes: We could dedicate an entire article on Dakota Johnson's love of suits. However, the main takeaways are longline blazers, tapered trousers, and classic hues.
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5. OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOPS
Style Notes: Dakota can't get enough of off-the-shoulder tops—so much so, she's convinced us to give them a whirl again. Keep the silhouette structured to avoid looking too beachy.
Shop Off-the-Shoulder Tops:
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6. EDGY OUTERWEAR
Style Notes: When she's off-duty, we can guarantee Dakota will be wearing a fierce jacket. Follow her mantra of the more studs, the better.
Shop Edgy Outerwear:
Like Dakota Johnson's style? Then you need to see the Brit star whose wardrobe we keep shopping…
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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