Mary Ingalls Actor Skywalker Hughes Is Already A Total Fashionista

Mary Ingalls wears pretty ribbons to accent her dresses on Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie," and the actress who plays her, Skywalker Hughes, has a flair for fashion too. While on set, the child actor is clad in the period-accurate costumes from "Little House on the Prairie," but like the other leading ladies from "Little House on the Prairie" who look so different in real life, Hughes' off-set style is ultra modern.

If you've only seen Hughes on the new Netflix series, the actor may surprise you with her colorful, bold, and often unique style choices. Hughes, who turned 14 in October 2025, regularly shares pictures of her outfits on her parent-run Instagram account. From bold fashionable looks to casual and cool play clothes, Hughes already has a defined personal style that is bubbly and fun. She likes to pair bright colors with grungy black boots and isn't afraid to layer patterns. 

After seeing Hughes in Mary's long dresses on the prairie, it's surprising to see her in trendy, modern-day looks. She wears them just as well as her old-fashioned outfits! In real life, "Little House on the Prairie" star Skywalker Hughes has cultivated a unique style and spunky attitude that have us eager to see her future 'fits.

How cute is Skywalker Hughes in this schoolgirl-inspired outfit? She wore a fitted gray peacoat over a matching gray pleated skirt and black tights in a May 2026 photo on Instagram. The coolest detail? A black belt with silver buckles and a chain wrapped around one side. The chain had a metal heart dangling off the end that matched another metal heart on the belt, which gave her preppy look a little edge. Hughes pulled it off well as she posed with her hands on her hips.

Skywalker Hughes wore several layers while doing press for Netflix in May 2026. She shared a picture of her cool outfit on Instagram, tagging stylist duo Annie Leaston and Nora Foley for putting together the fun ensemble. She had gray pants with drawstring pockets, a white t-shirt under a pink-and-black polka-dot vest, and a black jacket to top it off. Hughes seems so grown up here while still dressing in a way that's age-appropriate and fun.

Adding a little sparkle to your outfit is always a good idea, which Skywalker Hughes demonstrated perfectly during a trip to a pumpkin patch with her "Little House on the Prairie" co-star, Alice Halsey. In photos of the October 2025 outing on Instagram, Hughes is seen wearing the cutest light-washed denim jacket with colorful jewels dotted all over. While the jacket would look great paired with an edgy, street-style outfit, it also worked well with Hughes' casual sweatpants and Ugg slippers.

We love a matching moment, which Skywalker Hughes pulled off beautifully in a February 2024 Instagram photo. She wore a fun navy-blue outfit with white pinstripes, complete with wide-leg pants and a crop top with pretty ruffled sleeves that made a big statement. The details on this outfit were great, from the stripes that looked like intricate stitching to the delicate bow at the neckline. Hughes looked so cute in it, with her long brown hair hanging in curly waves down to her waist.

Skywalker Hughes was nominated for an Outstanding Performance award for her voice role in "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" at the ACTRA Awards in May 2025, where she wore a beautiful pale-pink tulle dress with colorful pastel undertones. In her Instagram photos, Hughes looked gorgeous in the ethereal, flowy dress featured long balloon sleeves and a tulle belt wrapped around her waist. She brought a unique grunge style to the look with black combat boots, which was very her.

A true fashion icon knows how to showcase her style no matter the occasion. Skywalker Hughes brought her cool fashion sense to her Halloween costume in 2023, when she dressed as a chic pirate on Instagram. Hughes wore a white button-down shirt and black skirt as the base of the costume, which she accessorized with a wide, corset-style black belt, black fishnet tights, and black combat boots. Her hair made it even better, with a skull-print bandana, tiny braids, and cute ghost earrings.

Skywalker Hughes brought a fun, colorful flair to her outfit in a picture on Instagram in June 2023. She looked so cute in her red cowgirl hat and matching boots, paired with pink floral leggings and a black-and-white paisley-print shirt. A jean jacket completed the cowgirl style. The outfit felt cool and current but still very kid-friendly. And if her sass didn't come through with the outfit, her hand on her hip and adorable smirk say it all!