Dakota Johnson and Jennifer Lawrence are two former starlets who got minor roles in movies that made it really big, thanks to books-turned-movie franchises.
Jennifer became an instant household name not only because of her top-class acting chops but also thanks to the enormous popularity of the dystopian movie The Hunger Games, in which she plays the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen.
Dakota, who until recently was practically anonymous, became an instant A-lister when she bagged the role of Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Jennifer is more experienced than Dakota in dressing up for the red carpet, but it seems like the latter is determined to give the former a run for her money. Both actresses wore plunging neckline gowns at separate events, and to us, this seems like fair game for comparison.
1. Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent Gown
Dakota Johnson in a stunning Saint Laurent gown featuring a plunging neckline and delicate embellishments on the bodice at the UK Premiere of “Fifty Shades Of Grey” at Odeon Leicester Square on February 12, 2015, in London, England (Credit: Joe / WENN / Lia Toby / Zibi / Lexi Jones / Nicky Nelson / Brian To)
The 25-year-old had very minimal accessories and even opted to keep her usual hairstyle. Later that night, she was spotted wearing a moto leather jacket over her daring frock.
The Grecian silhouette of Dakota’s gown exuded a soft and alluring charm, while Sidney Garber jewelry and a Roger Vivier clutch rounded out the minimalist look (Credit: Joe / WENN / Lia Toby / Zibi / Lexi Jones / Nicky Nelson / Brian To)
2. Jennifer Lawrence in Blush-Tone Prada Gown with Subtle Crystal Embellishments
Jennifer Lawrence wore a white pleated silk-chiffon Prada gown with a plunging neckline, open back, black beading, and cut-out shoulders, paired with gold Prada sandals and purple stone drop earrings at the 2015 Producers Guild Awards (Credit: Joe / WENN / Lia Toby / Zibi / Lexi Jones / Nicky Nelson / Brian To)
While the 24-year-old looked stunning in this plunging neckline, she disappointed a lot of fashion critics. They expected more from her after she was given the go-signal to wear designers other than Dior.
If you’ve been keeping track of her red carpet appearances, you probably know that most of the time, she’s clad in Dior.
Jennifer Lawrence graced the red carpet in a blush-colored Prada dress with stone and crystal detailing at the 26th Annual Producers Guild Of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on January 24, 2015, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Joe / WENN / Lia Toby / Zibi / Lexi Jones / Nicky Nelson / Brian To)
Who do you think did a better job of wearing and styling the popular plunging neckline dress? We think they both looked great, but Dakota looked sexier. The dress flattered her, and her red lips took the understated appeal up a notch.
Hollywood seems to be smitten with the au naturel, push-up bra-less look. You can give it a try with these dresses from Shopbop:
1. Lela Rose Jacquard V Neck Dress, $1695.00
2. Mason by Michelle Mason Deep V Dress, $575.00
3. Jetset North of Fira Maxi Dress, $269.00
4. AQ/AQ Vicious Mini Dress, $175.70
5. Dion Lee Opacity Layered Dress, $1,125.00
6. Thakoon Addition Crochet Inset Dress, $590.00