The fashion world was buzzing after this year's lavish Met Gala, and one look in particular had me absolutely swooning - Sydney Sweeney's jaw-dropping transformation. The Euphoria babe is no stranger to slaying on the red carpet, but she took risks to a whole new level with her beauty debut.
While Sweeney often plays it pretty with her signature blonde locks, she shocked everyone by debuting a jet-black bob for fashion's biggest night. Gone was her long, flowing hair, and in its place was a blunt cut ending just below her chin. It was such a bold move for the usually sweet-faced actress. But leave it to Sweeney to take a fashion risk - she totally pulled off this edgy new 'do!
The black hair was the perfect contrast to her romantic baby blue Miu Miu ballgown. The full tulle skirt and embroidered flowers gave off fairytale vibes for sure. But that short, blunt black bob added an element of edge and intrigue. Sweeney knows how to play with femininity and edge so well. She looked like a mysterious garden fairy - part sweetness, part mystery.
In 2022, Sweeney attended her first Met Gala wearing a white Tory Burch dress with a distinctive corset bodice. (The 2022 Met Gala had the theme "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," complete with a white-tie optional outfit.)
The following year, in 2023, Sweeney made a reappearance at the gala, looking stunning in a bejeweled baby doll pink Miu Miu dress with a gauzy black bow at the front. She pinned a second black bow to the top of her billowing blowout after carrying the throughline all the way up to her blonde hair.
I have to admire Sweeney for trying something so different than her usual look. A black bob hair is a big change, especially for someone usually seen as blonde. But she showed with this red carpet stunner that she can absolutely rock any hair color or style. It made such a statement without saying a word. Mad props to her for being willing to experiment and take fashion risks - it really paid off.
Sweeney continues to prove herself as not just a great actress but a real style star as well. I'm excited to see what bold look she comes up with for the 2025 Met Gala! In the meantime, I'll be recreating that edgy black bob ASAP. Major hair inspo from Sydney - she never misses.