Monica Barbaro is my new style crush – 21 looks I can't stop thinking about
From the red carpet to off-duty dressing, the Oscar-nominated actress is already proving herself a style star. These are the Monica Barbaro looks I'm obsessed with
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When I walked into the One Night Only press screening in London on Monday night, I was there for one reason: Callum Turner. My obsession with the actor began when I saw him in The Capture (a great series by the way) almost seven years ago, so I wasn't expecting to be completely distracted by his lead co-star, Monica Barbaro.
Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro during the One Night Only press tour
With an impressive resume that includes Top Gun: Maverick and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown - not to mention her current role alongside Bradley Cooper in the new Ocean's 11 prequel - Monica is hardly new to the spotlight but this was the first time I'd seen her in anything. Naturally, I did some research, and off-screen the 36-year-old actress has an enviable wardrobe that sent me straight into a deep dive of her best fashion moments to date.
The actress made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote One Night Only on 4 August, wearing a red and white striped mini dress by George Trochopoulos and matching Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Stilettosandals. So fun.
Earlier that day, she was the antithesis of the feminine rom com aesthetic, dressed in sharp tailoring from Tom Ford. She styled the pinstriped tuxedo-style shirt with slim-fit black pants and a leather belt.
On 2 August, she was pictured out in New York's Upper East Side for the One Night Only press tour, putting a cool girl spin on the classic jeans and corset outfit. She wore Kallmeyer's Callum Barrel Jeans, a white corset top, Dior's Toujours Hobo Bag, and a pair of Le Monde Béryl x Kim Sion Sable 95 pumps.
I've never loved a barn jacket outfit as much as I love Monica's. She styled the tonal look from Ferragamo’s Resort 2027 collection with the brand's Cara handbag and Gancini heels.
The actress nailed effortless chic, dressed down in an all-white Ralph Lauren ensemble for Wimbledon 2026. She was joined by her boyfriend Andrew Garfield.
Monica attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala looking flawless in this voluminous creation by Dior, just months after Jonathan Anderson took the helm of the French fashion house.
That June, the actress looked stunning out in New York wearing the Knit Sheer Angrakha Tank and Draped Sari Pants from Prabal Gurung's spring/summer 25 collection.
For the 2025 Met Gala, Monica wore a custom Dior Bar jacket and voluminous black tulle skirt with a matching canotier hat and Bvlgari jewellery. The theme was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'.
The actress was perfection in a shimmering figure-hugging Dolce & Gabbana gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party in March 2025. Metallic dresses were clearly the look of the night and Monica's was my favourite.
Monica wore a custom Dior gown to the 2025 Oscars, where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for A Complete Unknown. The dress received mixed reviews from style insiders, but I think she looked stunning, completing the look with jewellery by Bvlgari.
She also wore custom Dior and Bvlgari jewellery to attend the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA, but this look landed much better. The plunging red dress was sleek but sophisticated and fitted to perfection.
In February 2025, Monica proved she can do laid-back chic just as expertly as red carpet style in a matching set by Loewe. The balloon-hem utility jacket and cropped trousers were both from the brand’s Resort 2025 collection.
She was the epitome of effortless chic in this Prada ensemble for the AComplete Unknown photocall in Italy. The sparkling crystal brooch gave the androgynous white shirt a feminine touch.
Later that night, Monica wore a butter yellow floral and crystal-embroidered Versace gown with a layered diamond choker at the movie's premiere in Rome.
In December 2024, she dazzled in Armani Privé at the LA premiere.The floor-sweeping gown featured intricate crystal beaded embroidery and daring side cut-outs.
I’m obsessed with Cat’s chic red suit on This Morning – and her Sezane T-shirt is just as gorgeous. Shop her effortlessly stylish look from the high street now