Houston, we have a fashion problem — and Dakota Johnson was at its epicenter.
Appearing on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Johnson experienced a wardrobe snafu that left little to the imagination. As she took her seat on set, the actor had a moment of sartorial reckoning — the kind no one hopes to have while on national television.
“This is the wrong outfit,” Johnson confessed to Fallon.
“I think it’s perfect,” he replied with reassuring oblivion.
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As visible discomfort crept in, Johnson could be seen subtly — then not-so-subtly — adjusting her garment, clearly attempting to renegotiate peace with her stylistic decision. The little black number donned featured a plunging neckline that might have been visible from outer space.
“My eyes are up here,” she joked, expertly disarming the room with her wit.
Though the conversation veered toward nostalgia — the pair reminiscing about their last encounter — Johnson’s outfit remained the unspoken third guest. She repeatedly tugged at the fabric with the quiet desperation of someone determined to preserve both modesty and sanity. Leaning toward Fallon for solidarity, she asked if there was a “problem” with the outfit — presumably fearing that America was on the verge of an accidental peep show. Maintaining an upright and composed posture, she did her best to outwit gravity.
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“Does anyone have a blanket I could wear?” she joked, trying to ease the tension.
Ever the improviser, Fallon handed her a napkin — a gesture noble in intent, if not in scale. Draped over her neckline, it resembled less garment and more a toddler’s bib. Fallon, clearly torn between gallantry and aesthetic preservation, admitted he didn’t want to “ruin” her outfit.
When Johnson eventually removed the napkin, she teasingly asked if he wanted to “keep it.” Without missing a moment, Fallon replied that he planned to auction it on eBay.
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