Olivia Wilde Pairs $6,995 Dolce & Gabbana Lace With Gritty Cowboy Boots at Sundance

Olivia Wilde made a striking appearance at the premiere of The Invite during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Park City’s Eccles Center Theater.

The actress-director leaned into unexpected contrast, pairing a black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress with cowboy boots, while an ICE Out pin worn on her left chest signaled solidarity with protesters opposing recent federal immigration enforcement actions.

Olivia Wilde brings an unexpected edge to the The Invite premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, pairing a sultry black lace Dolce & Gabbana gown with slouchy gray cowboy boots for a modern, off-duty twist on red-carpet dressing on January 24, 2026 (Credit: MediaPunch / INSTARimages)

Wilde both directed and stars in The Invite. It’s a comedy about a married couple facing relationship problems who are pulled into their neighbors’ unconventional world. What starts as a simple dinner with their mysterious upstairs neighbors quickly turns into a night full of surprises.

Olivia Wilde stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, making it one of the festival’s more talked-about premieres. And beyond the buzz around the movie itself, Wilde’s appearance on the red carpet sparked plenty of conversation, too!

Olivia Wilde Embraces Sultry Elegance in a Black Lace Dolce & Gabbana Gown

Olivia Wilde leaned fully into her sultry side at Sundance. She wore a $6,995 black lace Dolce & Gabbana gown, and while she’s never shied away from daring outfits, what stood out to me here was how refined and elegant it looked. The dress was undeniably sexy, but never crossed into anything excessive or tacky.

The gown was crafted from black silk chiffon layered with delicate Chantilly lace. Its bodice featured a sweetheart neckline with bustier-style details, underwired cups, and scalloped lace trims held by thin shoulder straps. The front revealed just a subtle glimpse of her midriff, while the back opened up more dramatically with a daring cut.

Her dress continued into a long skirt with a thigh-high slit, finished with the same Chantilly lace. I loved how the scalloped edges along the slit and hem softened the look and gave the dress a fluid feel.

Olivia Wilde looks stunning in a long black silk chiffon and Chantilly lace slip dress by Dolce & Gabbana, featuring a bustier lace bodice and a skirt with a thigh-high slit (Credit: MediaPunch / INSTARimages)

Minimal Jewelry and Effortless Glam Complete Olivia Wilde’s Look

Olivia has never been one to over-accessorize, and this look was no exception. She kept things simple with tiny earrings and a few rings, adding just a hint of sparkle without taking attention away from the dress.

Her glam stayed effortless, as she usually does, and that’s what I love about her approach to beauty. She wore her hair down in loose, tousled waves, while her makeup stayed true to her signature look, with defined cat-eye liner and mascara highlighting her gray-blue eyes.

A touch of peachy blush and a nude-pink lip kept everything balanced, while the red nail polish added the perfect pop of contrast against the black lace.

Olivia Wilde enhances her sultry look with heavy eyeliner, mascara, and nude-pink lipstick (Credit: MediaPunch / INSTARimages)

Gray Cowboy Boots Add a Rebellious Twist to Olivia Wilde’s Lace Gown

Olivia’s footwear choice surprised me. Instead of classic sandals or sleek pumps, she paired the delicate lace gown with gray ostrich leather cowboy boots. They featured slouchy knee-high shafts, square toes, and notched openings that gave the boots a laid-back vibe, shifting the look’s mood.

While unexpected, the boots brought in a bohemian, slightly rebellious edge that kept the look from feeling overly delicate. Rather than clashing with the gown’s elegance, they balanced it, making the entire look feel relaxed and very much in line with Olivia’s signature style.

Olivia Wilde injects the sultry look with an unexpected bohemian cool by wearing a pair of cowboy boots in gray ostrich leather (Credit: MediaPunch / INSTARimages)

Olivia Wilde’s Most Defining Shoe Moments, From Sculptural Heels to Cowboy Boots

Whether she’s anchoring a red-carpet look with architectural heels or subverting expectations in cowboy boots, Olivia Wilde consistently uses footwear to shape the mood of her outfits.

Her Sundance appearance fits into a broader pattern of bold, shoe-led styling moments—alongside other celebrities embracing western boots and statement heels in unexpected ways.