Amanda Seyfried Subverts Red Carpet Norms in Chloé “90s Office Wear”

For the Paris premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee in February 2026, Amanda Seyfried—working with longtime stylist Elizabeth Stewart—did something rare: she opted for a sharp, subversive pivot away from the film’s period aesthetic. While the movie leans into 18th-century austerity, Seyfried’s Chloé ensemble was a masterclass in modern, fashion-forward storytelling, reimagining ”90s office wear” through a mid-aughts lens.

The standout element? A controversial early-2000s staple: black capri leggings layered under a mini skirt. It’s the kind of polarizing move that only works when executed with the clinical precision of monochromatic styling. By grounding the look in a muted palette of gray, black, and white, Seyfried and Stewart transformed a potential trend-overload into a cohesive, architectural statement.

The silhouette leaned heavily into power shoulders, courtesy of a boxy, double-breasted checkered jacket. While the exaggerated padding might have overwhelmed a lesser presence, on Seyfried, it served as a bold rejection of typical red carpet “softness.” It’s an intentional choice that signals confidence over conformity—a cultural timestamp of fashion’s current obsession with distorted office-core.

The beauty side was equally streamlined. Hair stylist Dayaruci kept Seyfried’s blonde locks straight with a clinical middle part, while makeup artist Sasha O’Neill opted for a minimalist nude lip. The result? A look that feels stripped back yet intensely deliberate, proving that the most impactful red carpet moments are often the ones that refuse to play by the rules.