Lola Tung Goes Downtown Cool in a Dilara Findikoglu “Naked Dress”

Lola Tung Ditches Belly Conklin’s Wardrobe for Gothic Glamour in Dilara Findikoglu

New looks from Lola Tung Dilara Findikoglu are something of a rare commodity, which makes it all the more satisfying when the “Summer I Turned Pretty” star does step out in something noteworthy. Spotted in Manhattan’s Flatiron District on August 5, Tung proved that whatever image fans have of her onscreen alter ego, Belly Conklin, her personal style operates on an entirely different frequency, one that trades in coastal-teen sweetness for something considerably edgier, closer in spirit to the nightlife scenes of East London than anything found on a Cape Cod beach.

Working with stylist Britt Mccamey, the 23-year-old actress stepped out in a dusty mauve “naked dress” from London-based, Turkish-born designer Dilara Findikoglu, a name that has become fashion shorthand for gothic romance. The piece, part of the brand’s “Cloudy Border” style, layers a lace-trimmed slip gown over a sheer, form-fitting tulle midi, with a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves, and a corseted bodice complete with visible cup detailing and boning, all hallmarks of the designer’s signature blend of Victorian structure and after-dark sensuality. It’s an aesthetic that has previously found favor with Bella Hadid, Addison Rae, Rosé of BLACKPINK, Kylie Jenner, and Camila Cabello, placing Tung in fittingly bold company.

The accessories only reinforced the statement. Tung carried a Balenciaga Le City bag, the slouchy, studded holdall that has proven itself one of the most durable “It” bags of the last two decades, having been carried everywhere from the Olsen twins’ arms in the 2000s to Bella Hadid’s more recently. On her feet, she opted for Betsey Johnson‘s pink-and-black ankle-strap stilettos, finished with lace and bow detailing and retailing at $139, a playful, slightly campy choice that has itself been enjoying a renaissance among Gen Z tastemakers like Addison Rae and Olivia Rodrigo.

Beauty-wise, Tung leaned soft where her outfit leaned severe. She wore a flushed, romantic makeup look built around soft pink blush, a subtle cat eye, a light wash of lavender eyeshadow, and a peachy nude lip, finished with a short red manicure. Her freshly cut, layered hair was worn loose in its natural ginger hue, offsetting the drama of the dress with something considerably more tender.

Taken together, the look signals something increasingly common among young Hollywood’s rising class: an appetite for niche, directional designers over safer red-carpet staples, and a willingness to let personal style diverge sharply from onscreen persona. For Tung, it’s proof that when she does step out, she’s not interested in playing it safe.

This isn’t the first time Tung has used her off-duty wardrobe to signal a departure from her on-screen image, but the Dilara Findikoglu moment feels like a clearer statement of intent than most. Where earlier looks leaned toward polished, red-carpet-safe choices, this pairing of gothic tailoring with campy $139 heels suggests a stylist and star willing to take real risks, mixing high fashion with more accessible pieces rather than defaulting to full luxury dressing.

It also places Tung within a broader shift among young actresses, who increasingly treat personal style as its own creative outlet, separate from whatever character they’re best known for playing. As Tung’s career continues to expand beyond “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” moments like this Flatiron District outing hint at a personal style evolution fan will likely be watching closely in the months ahead.