Lily-Rose Depp posed in it with a cigarette in hand. Daisy Edgar-Jones chose a drawing room instead. Both appear to be wearing what is believed to be Chloé's Ruffled Silk Mousseline Babydoll Mini Dress in purple, and the two photos could hardly look more different. Their repeat wear has turned one very sweet Chloé babydoll dress into a proper style showdown.
One look is edgy and modern, the other is pure Regency romance. Lily-Rose gives the dress a twist, while Daisy plays it straight, which leaves one question hanging over the frock: whose version says more?
The Chloé Babydoll Dress
Listed on Editorialist at £3,150 ($3,950), the Chloé Ruffled Silk Mousseline Babydoll Mini features a ruched square neckline, puffed sleeves, an empire waist tied with cream ribbon, and a frilled mini hem.
Babydoll dresses are back in circulation, with houses like Chloé revisiting their puffed sleeves, airy fabrics, and short, gathered silhouettes. The look sits close to lingerie-inspired dressing too: sweet enough to suggest a nightdress, but styled for a red carpet or editorial rather than a bedroom. This is how a single dress can seamlessly support Depp's rebellious edge and Edgar-Jones's period-romance approach.
Chloé SS/25 Ruffled Silk Mousseline
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How Lily-Rose Depp Styled the Babydoll Dress
Lily-Rose's photo appears in Interview magazine's Winter 2024 feature. The feature includes the purple Chloé dress and credits Richard Kern as photographer and Mel Ottenberg as stylist.
Poker-straight hair replaces soft waves, an indifferent stare replaces a smile, and a cigarette adds a sharp note of subversion.
A small gold heart locket serves as the sole sentimental touch, making the contrast feel entirely deliberate. Leaving the dress completely unadaltered, Depp lets her attitude do the disrupting. It comes across as cool rather than cute, and the short, ruffled shape looks less like a doll's dress as a result.
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How Daisy Edgar-Jones Styled the Babydoll Dress
Styled by Dani Michelle during her press tour for Georgia Oakley's upcoming film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility — scheduled for UK cinema release on 25 September 2026 — Edgar-Jones embraced a softer aesthetic.
Playing Elinor Dashwood, the drawing-room setting directly reflects her character. The corsetry detail and flowing fabric naturally evoke the Regency era, offering a polished, highly flattering look that highlights the gown's inherent romance.
Daisy Edgar-Jones stuns for ‘SENSE AND SENSIBILITY’ press. pic.twitter.com/5wp4MNHHP8
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The Verdict: Who Wore the Chloé Dress Better?
Evaluating both interpretations comes down to three criteria: narrative context, sartorial risk, and cultural impact.
For narrative fit, Edgar-Jones holds the advantage. Her soft presentation aligns naturally with her period-drama role, yielding a look that is flattering, romantic, and effortlessly wearable.
However, Depp takes the lead on modernity and sartorial tension. A ruffled silk babydoll risks crossing into costume territory when played straight. Depp avoids that trap by using contrasting styling cues to subvert the garment's sweetness. Rather than leaning into its obvious cues, she creates a sharp visual friction that gives the piece its edge.
Crucially, Depp also claims the first-mover advantage, establishing the initial visual standard for how the piece would be remembered in popular culture.
While Edgar-Jones offers an accessible and beautifully executed interpretation, Depp ultimately wins the showdown by reinventing the silhouette altogether.
