Leighton Meester Stuns in White Giambattista Valli Jellyfish Dress and Louboutin Degraqueen PVC Pumps at The Buccaneers Season 2 Premiere

Leighton Meester looked stunning on the red carpet alongside Christina Hendricks and Kristine Froseth at the Season 2 premiere of The Buccaneers at The Twenty Two in New York City on June 11, 2025. She wore a white, floral jellyfish dress by Giambattista Valli and PVC pumps by Christian Louboutin to showcase a springtime look.

Leighton Meester is joining the cast of the period drama The Buccaneers! She will portray Nel, the rumored biological mother of one of the main characters, Nan St. George, played by Kristine Froseth. The Buccaneers will return for its second season, exclusively on Apple TV+, on June 18.

Leighton Meester is joining the cast of The Buccaneers as Nel, the rumored biological mother of Nan St. George (Credit: Apple TV+)

Meester, who starred as the Queen Bee of the Upper East Side on Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012, continues to impress with her style. And her latest red carpet appearance is a perfect example of her fashion prowess!

Springtime Perfection: Leighton Meester Stuns in Giambattista Valli’s 3D Floral Jellyfish Dress

Meester nailed the perfect transition to warmer weather with her stunning white dress from Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection. It was the ideal way to embrace the spirit of spring and summer!

Leighton truly knows how to dress to flatter her figure, and this dress was no exception. I love how the fitted bodice hugged her slender frame, accentuating her natural curves. It also had a scoop neck that added a touch of femininity without being too revealing. My favorite part was the elaborate 3D rosette appliques tracing the neckline and shoulder straps—they added an extra touch of femininity and elegance to the look!

The dress’s lower part was equally captivating. It featured a mini skirt cut at the thighs, allowing Meester to parade her flawless pins. The real showstopper was the fabric strands sewn from the waist, adding a touch of uniqueness and drama to the dress.

Leighton Meester looks chic and fresh in a white Giambattista Valli dress featuring a fitted bodice with a scoop neckline adorned with 3D rosettes and a mini skirt with jellyfish-like strands embellished with leaf-shaped sheer pieces (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

These tendrils, adorned with leaf-shaped sheer pieces, enhanced the summery and botanical feel of the look. I love how they sway with Meester’s every step, just like the graceful movements of jellyfish tentacles.

Jellyfish dresses were huge in the early 2000s, and they’re making a huge comeback lately, with many fashion enthusiasts sporting them on social media. Celebrities have also embraced the trend—Cara Delevingne looked whimsical in her Jean Paul Gaultier jellyfish dress at the Vogue World last year.

Crystal Embellishments & PVC Perfection: Leighton Meester Elevates Her Look in Christian Louboutin Degraqueen Pumps

I love how Meester paired her stunning dress with fab yet straightforward pumps that perfectly complemented her look without overwhelming it.

She wore Christian Louboutin’s “Degraqueen” pumps, made in Italy from transparent PVC with buffed silver leather heel counters, pointed toes, and 5-inch stiletto heels.

These see-through heels, part of the clear footwear trend dominating Spring/Summer 2025 runways from Paris to Milan, instantly boosted her 5’4 ½” (163.8 cm) frame.

Leighton Meester pairs her elaborate dress with the Christian Louboutin Degraqueen pumps in clear PVC with clusters of crystal embellishments (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

She typically wears a US shoe size 7. I adore the clusters of crystals scattered across the pumps, adding just the right amount of sparkle without distracting from the intricate details of her Giambattista Valli dress.

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Minimalist Glamour: Delicate Accessories & Soft Peachy Makeup Complete Leighton Meester’s Look

I commend Leighton for ditching the necklace and allowing the jellyfish dress to take center stage. Keeping it classy and chic, she instead accessorized with minimalist jewelry, including a few rings and a pair of Effy Lab Grown graduated pear-shaped diamond drop earrings.

These pieces added a hint of sparkle to the fresh white ensemble. Leighton complemented the feminine allure of her dress with a soft glam look.

She wore a hint of peachy eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick. Her spicy auburn hair, which she debuted in February, was styled in waves with blunt bangs framing her face.

Leighton Meester wears her auburn hair in waves and highlights her features with soft peachy makeup (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

Red Carpet Trio: Leighton Meester, Christina Hendricks & Kristine Froseth Shine Together

Leighton was pictured on the red carpet with her co-stars Kristine Froseth and Christina Hendricks, who play Nan St. George and Mrs. St. George, respectively.

Kristine Froseth, Christina Hendricks, and Leighton Meester showcase their distinct red carpet styles at The Buccaneers Season 2 premiere at The Twenty Two in New York City on June 11, 2025, turning heads in avant-garde Yohji Yamamoto, crystal-embellished Badgley Mischka, and 3D-floral Giambattista Valli designs (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

Avant-Garde Chic: Kristine Froseth Wows in Yohji Yamamoto Sheer Organdy 3D Ensemble

Kristine Froseth’s showstopping two-piece ensemble by Yohji Yamamoto, a Japanese fashion designer known for his avant-garde tailoring, didn’t go unnoticed. True to his aesthetic, the set featured layers of sheer striped fabric.

Kristine wore the $1,600 Asm Darts 3D blouse, crafted from luxurious organdy with meticulously calculated darts that created a sophisticated avant-garde silhouette. Its cropped design showcased a glimpse of her flat abs.

She wore the top with its matching Darts 3D skirt, priced at $1,600. The voluminous skirt was cut from organza with intricate lace and precise dart placement, which gave the fabric stunning three-dimensional patterns.

Kristine Froseth stuns in a sheer striped blouse and a matching skirt by Yohji Yamamoto featuring meticulously placed darts that create avant-garde 3D patterns (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

Froseth kept the rest of her look simple, opting for diamond stud earrings and shiny black pumps, allowing the Yohji Yamamoto pieces to take center stage. Standing 5 feet 6 inches (167.6 cm) tall and wearing a US shoe size 8, Kristine effortlessly showcased the ensemble’s voluminous silhouette while maintaining a sleek, balanced look.

Crystal Dreams: Christina Hendricks Sparkles in Badgley Mischka Ombre Dress With Tie-Neck Accent

On the other hand, Christina Hendricks looked stunning at 50 in her sparkling Badgley Mischka dress, completely covered with crystals, sequins, and mirrored discs. It was form-fitting, with a high neck, long sleeves, and a midi skirt, accentuating her enviable hourglass curves.

The dress features an eye-catching ombre effect, with shimmering embellishments that shift from gold at the top to silver toward the hem, creating a dynamic gradient. I especially love the whimsical black tie-neck collar, which brings a playful yet feminine touch to the sophisticated design.

Christina opted for simple accessories, styling her ornate dress with minimal jewelry to let the intricate embellishments shine. She carried a gold clutch for an extra touch of glitz and completed her look with classic pointed-toe pumps in shiny black patent leather.

Christina Hendricks shimmers in a form-fitting Badgley Mischka dress adorned with crystals, sequins, and discs, and finished with a black tie-neck collar (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

Standing at 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm)—slightly taller than the average American woman—and wearing a US shoe size 8, Christina Hendricks effortlessly showcased her hourglass figure with timeless elegance.