Nara Smith's Classic Dress Trend Is Beyond Reproach

published 5 September 2024

Everyone who's anyone is in New York right now (except me). Celebrities are flocking to the Big Apple with the US Open continuing until Sunday and fashion week just beginning. Among them are Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith, who have been photographed at both the tennis tournament and the runway shows. I particularly liked what Nara wore to a party last night: Calvin Klein's Brushed Wool Blend Strapless Dress ($499).

Nara's sleek strapless column dress is reminiscent of '90s minimalism. You can't go wrong with the tried-and-true, simple, stylish dress silhouette. When in doubt, less is more. I'll copy this look by styling my column dress with pared-back jewelry, unfussy accessories, and a polished updo. Scroll down to see Nara Smith's new outfit and shop similar dresses.

Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith are photographed during New York Fashion Week

On Nara Smith: Calvin Klein Brushed Wool Blend Strapless Dress ($499); Tiffany & Co. jewelry; Christian Louboutin shoes

Shop Strapless Column Midi Dresses

Calvin Klein

Brushed Wool Blend Strapless Dress

Nara Smith's exact dress is a solid option.

Nordstrom

Strapless A-Line Dress

This is my favorite under-$100 dress at Nordstrom right now.

MANGO

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Sleek.

Nordstrom

Strapless A-Line Dress

Emulate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and go jewelry-free.

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Keeley Strapless Cotton and Linen-Blend Tweed Midi Dress

I'm obsessed with Emilia Wickstead.

H&M

Rib-Knit Bandeau Dress

This $35 price tag is calling my name.

Favorite Daughter

The Colette Strapless Dress

The kind of dress you can wear all year long.

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.