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Dakota Johnson’s Dress Is Even Better From the Back

Dakota Johnson's dress is even better from the back. (Photo: Getty Images)
Dakota Johnson’s dress is even better from the back. (Photo: Getty Images)

Dakota Johnson isn’t afraid to take a fashion-forward plunge on the red carpet, but this time, said plunge is all about the back.

The actress wore a stunning sequined Saint Laurent dress to the Fifty Shades Darker premiere in Germany on Wednesday, and from the front, the high-neck, floor-skimming gown sparkled, appearing slinky yet demure. But when Johnson turned, she revealed a surprising open back and daring, thigh-grazing split on the leg. The stylishly balanced mixture of modesty and sultry sex appeal could be a tribute to her onscreen alter ego, Anastasia Steele, sure, but either way, Johnson masterfully complemented the look with simple strappy black heels and sophisticated diamond stud earrings, while a simple beauty look including a loose updo and classic red lip kept the focus on her glamorous backless gown.

Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

Though the Saint Laurent dress is among her most daring looks to date, Johnson has certainly taken the plunge with her red carpet looks before — although on the opposite side. At the Los Angeles premiere of Fifty Shades Darker last week, the 27-year-old actress wore a pale-pink gown with a plunging neckline from Valentino’s Spring 2017 ready-to-wear collection. Last year, she liked a low-cut, custom-made gold Marc Jacobs dress so much that she wore it to two different events in one night.

And when it comes to keeping fashionable surprises tucked behind her back, Johnson is again not a first-timer. Earlier this month, she was spotted on the sidewalks of lower Manhattan sporting what appeared at first glance to be a classic ankle-length Gucci fur — until she turned around, of course: The back of the luxe coat featured a spectacular graphic tiger motif.

Keep those stylish surprises, coming, please!

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