Suki Waterhouse Outfits That Should Have Stayed In The Closet

Since entering the modeling industry as a teenager, Suki Waterhouse has consistently proven herself to be a notable fashionista. Alongside her dreamy music and artsy editorials, the London native has curated a lookbook filled with retro styles and glamorous red carpet looks. When asked by WERS about what fashion decade she'd return to, Waterhouse's answer was pretty unsurprising.

"Definitely the [19]70s," she said. "I love intricate, vintage pieces from the [']70s. Pieces that feel incredibly delicate appeal to me as well. I love vintage lace and quilty, witchy jackets." Her affinity for retro styles is obvious in her streetwear looks, with some of her Pinterest board-ready outfits demonstrating how to take the bold '70s pants trend into the modern day. At the same time, she's provided major hair envy, adding to the list of celebrity-approved ways to sport wispy bangs.

Even so, that doesn't mean that every Waterhouse look has been runway-worthy, with the "Daisy Jones & The Six" actor having a number of looks that should've stayed in the closet. Including everything from questionable footwear to busy patterns, these outfits demonstrate that even the most fashionable celebs can occasionally miss the mark.

In 2013, Suki Waterhouse appeared at the Elle Style Awards in a trendy menswear look. The "Moves" artist wore a blazer and skinny-fit pants from Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, with the pieces featuring a psychedelic, mandala-like pattern. The multi-colored statement pieces were styled with a semi-sheer button-up and nude-toned wedges, while Waterhouse opted for a teased, half-up hairdo and orange-hued cheeks. The fitted blazer, platform wedges, and colorful pattern reminiscent of tribal and paisley prints are right at home in this early 2010s era of fashion. Unfortunately, going trendy runs the risk of an ensemble quickly turning outdated, with this throwback look making for a major fashion miss today.

Back in 2014, Suki Waterhouse stepped out at a Burberry event in a green dress from the brand, which consisted of a tiered skirt and sheer bodice. She styled the quirky number with a messy, pulled-back hairdo, smudged eyeshadow, and a pair of white Burberry tennis shoes featuring a green stripe. The dress-and-sneakers combo is a Waterhouse-approved styling choice. "I think I've always [had] a skater vibe," she told Remix Magazine in 2021. "Even with a nice dress, I'll pair it with skater shoes." Still, while a casual choice of shoe might cultivate a relaxed aesthetic, it doesn't always pull an outfit together. In this case, the mismatched green and stark white of the footwear serves as a distracting contrast instead of a unifying touch.

Suki Waterhouse appeared at Coachella in 2016, sporting an indie sleaze-reminiscent look for the notable music event. The singer paired a striped and sequined dress from Sonia Rykiel with a pair of Levi's cut-offs, accessorizing with black-and-white sneakers and a simple choker. While there are ways to style the Y2K-inspired dress over pants trend without feeling ridiculous, this rendition doesn't quite land. The choice of shorts emphasizes the awkward length of the dress being worn as a shirt, while the inclusion of sneakers makes the bottom half of the outfit feel totally divorced from the top. Even if Waterhouse was going for a rolled-out-of-bed look, she could've done better than this.

Next, Suki Waterhouse posed at the 2017 Fashion Awards wearing a sparkly, sheer ensemble from Maison Margiela. The black-and-gold look featured a transparent dress with various stripes and scallops layered over a gold bodysuit, accented by jewels under the bust. The actor rounded out the outfit with a pouty red lip, loose curls, and gold cowboy boots. While Waterhouse wears the look with her signature confidence, the many design elements of these pieces don't manage to come together in a red carpet-ready way. Instead, we're left wondering where exactly we should be looking.

Suki Waterhouse was pictured at the Burberry x Cara Delevingne Christmas Party in 2017. The "Love, Rosie" actor opted for pink velvet trousers from Rejina Pyo and a simple white T-shirt for the festive event, accessorizing with a fuzzy bucket hat, yellow plaid scarf, and pointed-toe boots. Unfortunately, the pink shade of the Charlotte Simone hat is off from the pants just enough to feel  bothersome instead of purposeful. At the same time, the yellow scarf is completely out of place. Overall, this ensemble features some cool pieces that would've been better off shining on their own rather than crammed together.

When Suki Waterhouse attended A Sense Of Home's First Ever Annual Gala in 2019, the "Good Looking" singer was decked out in Salvatore Ferragamo. She wore straight-leg pants, a silk blouse, and a tailored blazer from the label, rounding the 'fit out with a pair of strappy heels and a half-up hairstyle. While the shirt and trousers consisted of the same muted, vintage-inspired floral, the blazer consisted of a brighter orange tone with flowers featuring messy outlines. Either one of these patterns would've made a statement, but the combination makes the overall outfit way too busy.

Suki Waterhouse was one of several celebs that donned Fendi for the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, with the star stepping out in a sheer black dress layered over a green two-piece with a marble-inspired pattern. The floor-length gown was made up of a see-through skirt banded with velvet and a low-cut bodice featuring a strappy, geometric neckline. Though the lingerie-reminiscent outfit showed off the icon's toned torso, it ultimately felt like an impractical poolside look with its sheer panels and bikini-peeking neckline. This vibe is only amplified by Waterhouse's pulled-back hairstyle, marking this as another outfit that should've stayed in the closet.