Dakota Johnson Has the Perfect It-Girl Capsule Wardrobe

I've got a confession to make. While many of us have long known Dakota Johnson has a flair for style, there's no denying I have occasionally overlooked her day-to-day outfits. A crime, I know. I'm set about rectifying that, and having since analysed Dakota's most recent looks (all of which have been on point), I felt compelled to share them with you.

With the ability to carry off prim dresses with the same skill as studded biker jackets and distressed denim, it's clear Dakota has as much It-girl clout as the likes of Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller. However, you don't need endless amounts of clothes to replicate her wares. In fact, Dakota heavily relies on just six items, each of which work hard to make her ensembles look 10/10.

Keep scrolling to see and shop Dakota Johnson's capsule wardrobe and she'll soon be your new style crush, too.

1. HIGH-RISE JEANS

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Style Notes: Dakota could carry off any jean she likes, but like many of us, she seldom deviates from high-waist, straight-leg styles in vintage-wash blue.

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2. MINIMAL MULES

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Style Notes: Day or night, Dakota uses minimal-strap mules to give her outfits effortless polish. We're particularly fond of her satin pair.

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3. FLORAL FROCKS

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Style Notes: Dakota knows that florals are forever, and often chooses dresses with the motif in striking green hues, which beautifully offset her alabaster skin and dark hair.

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4. CLASSIC SUITING

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Style Notes: We could dedicate an entire article on Dakota Johnson's love of suits. However, the main takeaways are longline blazers, tapered trousers, and classic hues.

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5. OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOPS

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Style Notes: Dakota can't get enough of off-the-shoulder tops—so much so, she's convinced us to give them a whirl again. Keep the silhouette structured to avoid looking too beachy.

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6. EDGY OUTERWEAR

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Style Notes: When she's off-duty, we can guarantee Dakota will be wearing a fierce jacket. Follow her mantra of the more studs, the better.

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.