9 Times Keri Russell Stunned On The Red Carpet

Ever since Keri Russell was cast as Felicity Porter in 1998's "Felicity," she's become a low-key fashion icon. While she's the first one to admit she didn't have much style during the four seasons she was on the show, she's also well aware of the fact that she's come a long way with her fashion choices — and we're not just talking about Russell's stunning hair transformation. Over time, she's evolved into one of the queens of the red carpet, embracing looks and taking fashion risks she wouldn't have taken earlier in her career.

"You know, there's someone professional getting you ready. It's a whole other thing," Russell told Elle in 2014, regarding the outfits she wears for red carpet events. "But there are aspects of this business that have taught me about enjoying part of it, like the makeup and wearing high heels, in a way that I never used to. And you learn to like it." For example, she never thought she'd be able to pull off leather pants, but she's found they actually work for her. "I have worn those dang leather pants about 35 times," Russell told Elle. "They're so good!"

Whether you're looking to stop being intimidated by leather pants or you need a gown that's going to wow everyone at your next social event, Keri Russell is the fashion inspo you should be considering. No matter the occasion, Russell makes every red carpet her own private fashion show. Not every celebrity is able to do this with her class and sophistication.

Keri Russell attended Netflix's "The Diplomat" FYC event in November 2025, looking so effortlessly chic that jaws dropped at the sight of her. Wearing a floor-length gray skirt with a slit in the front and in the back, a white ribbed top, black heels, and an oversized black leather jacket, the only word for Russell's outfit was cool. She completed her overall look with her hair loosely pulled back and heavy black eye makeup, a style choice she's been rocking since playing KGB operative Elizabeth Jennings on FX's "The Americans."

Although some celebrities will take any event or awards ceremony to bare as much skin as possible, such boldness can sometimes backfire. When Keri Russell attended the 31st Annual Critics' Choice Awards in January 2026, wearing a black tuxedo with a cropped white top that exposed about an inch of her midriff, none of this happened; Russell nailed the look perfectly. To prove brooches are getting a makeover and are back in style, Russell wore one of these embellished accessories on her lapel. Then she added a black clutch and black heels. 

When Keri Russell arrived at "The Americans" FYC red carpet in 2018, she took the casual route in the best way possible by wearing a white tee and pairing it with a layered black-and-white tulle skirt. When looking to buy a basic white T-shirt, you need to have a vision in mind and stick to it. One wrong move with a white tee, and an outfit can go in the direction for which you weren't planning. Russell's white open-toe sandals brought everything about this outfit together seamlessly.

Although Keri Russell isn't usually one to break out the sequins for red carpet events, for the 76^th Annual Golden Globes in January 2019, she decided to elevate her look with this gorgeous full-length Monique Lhuillier gown with a plunging neckline. When you wear that much shimmering fabric, it's always your best bet to keep everything else to a minimum, which is exactly what Russell did here by skipping a necklace and only wearing small earrings. Even her clutch is low-key: small, black, and barely there, because all eyes were — should be — on the dress.

There's a lot going on with Keri Russell's ensemble for the 82^nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2025, but it's a sight for the senses without being too much. The beautifully designed Stéphane Rolland gown with a thigh-high front slit, deep V-neck, a whimsical cape, and large, structured shoulders isn't just the very definition of elegance, but is also delivering on the avant-garde front. The off-white is perfect for such a design, and it complements Russell's skin tone and the neutral-colored makeup she's chosen to wear. Also, extra points for the art deco belt.

If there's anything to take away from Keri Russell's endless array of stunning red carpet looks, it's that she doesn't fear a deep plunging neckline. Although deep necklines were the dress trend of fall 2023, they're also a feature that never really goes out of style. After all, who doesn't like to feel risqué from time to time? When Russell attended the 2025 SAG Awards in February 2025, she again chose a black gown with a fantastic plunge, although this one was sweetheart in shape. Between the front thigh-high slit and one-shoulder bodice, Russell slayed.

In June 2017, Keri Russell attended FX's "The Americans" FYT event looking part detective and part femme fatale. Pairing a crisp white button-down shirt with a black miniskirt, black clutch, black heels, and a trench coat draped over her shoulders, Russell looked the right amount of trendy and professional. Not wearing a full-length gown, as she tends to wear to many events, Russell is giving a more relaxed energy with a dash of coyness. In other words, the next time you're heading out on a first date, this is all the outfit inspo you need. 

When Keri Russell attended the 68^th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2016, she looked more like she was heading to her own wedding than a red carpet event. Designed by Stéphane Rolland, the white gown had a very high front slit, an entirely open back, and a long chiffon train. Russell also wore her hair over one shoulder to reveal the back of the dress and gold dangly earrings that were similar in color to her strappy sandals. Although Russell doesn't often wear lipstick, she did go for a rose-tinted shade here, as well as on her cheeks.

While there have certainly been a lot of inappropriate outfits in Met Gala history, you won't find Keri Russell on any such list. When Russell attended in 2017 for the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art Of The In-Between" gala, she wore a custom Rag & Bone tuxedo with a red stripe up the pant leg, with white and black heels. Russell matched her tux with dark, moody eye makeup, leaning into the "art of the in-between" theme and looking gorgeous. Russell also wore a ruby ring, perfectly complementing the red in her pants.