Sydney Sweeney's Stunning Legs Couldn't Redeem Some Of Her Tackiest Outfits

Sydney Sweeney rose to fame with roles in projects like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Sharp Objects," but it wasn't until her portrayal of Cassie Howard in the drama series "Euphoria" that Sweeney reached international fame. Since then, the actor has been continuously in the spotlight, and her appearance certainly played a role in her popularity. As a stunning blonde, Sweeney can pull off a variety of different styles, and the actor certainly isn't afraid of experimenting with fashion. Sydney Sweeney's style evolution since "Euphoria" has been noticeable, especially as the actor began embracing more dramatic and avant-garde fashion.

That said, the "Anyone But You" star is also known for making fashion choices that backfire. We've already discussed Sydney Sweeney's inappropriate wedding guest look that turned heads for the wrong reason, but over the years, we've also noticed a pattern in the actor's fashion faux pas — she loves a tacky and leggy look. Now, there's nothing wrong with showing off her legs; in fact, we love to see them, but Sweeney seems to have a tendency to show them off in the strangest ways. A pantless look? The actor never says no to it. Odd socks and heels combos? Sweeney loves them. Nevertheless, while these are some of her more questionable style choices, we must acknowledge that her fashion bravery is to be admired.

In March 2024, Sydney Sweeney attended the premiere of her film "Immaculate" at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas. When she walked the red carpet, it instantly became clear that the actor's 'fit was giving major wedding gown vibes. Sweeney wore an off-the-shoulder off-white dress with a thigh-high slit that revealed her statement piece — lace garter stockings. Without them, this would have been a simple yet sophisticated fashion moment, but instead it turned into a rather tacky one.

We love the resurgence of Y2K fashion as much as the celebs do, but the truth is that some trends should remain in the past. Sydney Sweeney walked the red carpet of the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards in a cropped and very tight button-up that barely held on by a button as it showed quite the cleavage. The actor paired it with a bedazzled, low-rise, mini skirt that featured a thigh slit. Sound like too much? It certainly was.

In 2024, we discussed how the no-pants trend was alive and well, according to Sydney Sweeney, but that certainly doesn't mean that every variation of it worked for her. When the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" actor was photographed in New York City in May 2024, the fact that she wasn't wearing pants was the least of our concerns. Sweeney paired the otherwise cool and modern look with sheer knee-high socks, which completely ruined the leggy moment.

Back in December 2017, Sydney Sweeney showed up to an event by Refinery29 in Los Angeles, California, in an outfit that looked like she simply threw on every fashion trend of the time. The actor paired a shirt with shoulder cutouts with a leather skirt and over-the-knee boots. All three items were trendy at the time, but paired together, a tad too much was going on. However, considering that this was at the beginning of her career, we can't be too harsh on her.

While there are tasteful ways to rock sheer fashion, Sydney Sweeney's May 2023 outfit isn't the greatest example. The actor showed up to a screening of her film "Reality" in New York City in a strapless black maxi dress with plenty of ruffles and sheer horizontal panels. When Sweeney turned to the side, it was clear that her dress barely covered her underwear, not to mention that the sheer stripes created a flashy look.

Considering that Sydney Sweeney has been in the spotlight for years, seeing the actor rock outfits that are questionable certainly surprises us. In June 2025, Sweeney showed up to a reopening of a Miu Miu store in a 'fit that was all over the place. The satin dress was very wrinkly, and the fact that one strap fell off her shoulders made it look very last-minute. But that wasn't the worst part. Sweeney actually paired the look with gray over-the-knee socks, which didn't work with any part of her outfit.

While Sydney Sweeney loves a sheer dress moment, the truth is that the actor often fails at executing it properly. In December 2023, the star attended a screening of her film "Anyone But You" in Sydney, Australia. Sweeney walked the red carpet in an off-white sheer dress that looked more like a beach cover-up than Hollywood fashion. The piece was oddly tailored with seams in weird places, and while we could see Sweeney's legs, not even they could save the outfit.

In November 2022, Sydney Sweeney attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala in an all-pink look. And while this was a bit ahead of the Barbiecore trend, we still can't get behind the star's outfit. Sweeney clearly wanted to go for a campy and unexpected look with the dramatic 3D rosette sleeves. However, the fact that she paired the dress with matching pink stockings and dramatic silver glitter platforms took away from the craftsmanship of the piece. No stockings and simple, delicate heels would have been a much better choice.

Sydney Sweney's love affair with socks and heels certainly knows no limits. In March 2025, the "Euphoria" star was photographed at the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week. Sweeney rocked an edgy look consisting of a slightly oversized but cropped leather jacket and a matching low-rise mini skirt. However, the actor added toeless gray socks to the look, proving once again that accessorizing isn't her biggest talent.

In May 2023, Sydney Sweeney was photographed as she was headed to the "Today" show in New York City. For the occasion, the actor decided to rock a mint green look consisting of a button-up, tie, blazer, and pleated mini-skirt. While the outfit was undeniably supposed to be a take on schoolgirl fashion, especially with the addition of the white socks and black heels, the truth is that it ended up looking like a costume.