Margot Robbie’s latest promotional appearance for Wuthering Heights has ignited a fresh wave of online scrutiny.
On January 28, the Oscar nominee donned a daring red-carpet look that was swiftly torn apart by critics who compared it to everything from a “ bathing suit with sleeves ” to a “figure skating costume”.
The viral outfit frenzy comes amid intensifying online chatter surrounding Robbie and her co-star, Jacob Elordi , fueled by persistent whispers of “emotional cheating”.
- Margot Robbie’s “medieval-inspired” red carpet look was widely mocked, with critics comparing it to a “bathing suit with sleeves” and a figure skating costume.
- Fans noted Robbie’s stiff body language and her attempts to manage an ultra-short hemline, leading to claims that the outfit was “wearing her.”
- The outfit backlash collided with intensifying speculation regarding Robbie and co-star Jacob Elordi, following their admissions of a “mutual obsession” on set.
- This is the latest in a string of controversies for the film, following previous outcries over “inappropriate” costumes and a perceived lack of chemistry in Vogue.
Margot Robbie’s medieval-inspired promo outfit forWuthering Heightsleft viewers confused rather than impressed
Margot Robbie posing at movie premiere in a strapless gown, contrasting with bathing suit with sleeves trend in recent promo outfits.
The 35-year-old star stepped out at a Wuthering Heights photocall in Los Angeles wearing what many described as her most polarizing look yet.
The actress opted for a racy, medieval-inspired ensemble featuring a beaded, structural bra, a snakeskin-print leather corset, and an ultra-short miniskirt, which immediately drew significant attention and criticism.
She complemented the look with scarlet pumps, a choker, and a monochromatic red makeup palette.
Woman in a red bathing suit with sleeves and a voluminous skirt standing next to a man in period costume indoors.
Screenshot of a comment discussing Margot Robbie’s outfits, referencing a bathing suit with sleeves in a movie promo.
User comment about Margot Robbie’s bathing suit with sleeves being odd for a movie promo outfit in a Wuthering Heights remake.
However, instead of landing as high-fashion method dressing, many online viewers felt it missed the mark entirely.
“It looks like a bathing suit with long sleeves, no? I don’t think I understand fashion at all,” one viewer commented.
“That dress belongs to which period exactly??? Method dressing?” another asked.
“It almost looks like a figure skating costume,” a third added.
Margot Robbie wearing a red bathing suit with sleeves made of textured fabric in an outdoor garden setting.
Comment discussing a bathing suit with sleeves, questioning the fashion choice and style understanding.
She was joined by Jacob Elordi, who opted for a well-tailored beige jacket, a black top, white slacks, leather loafers, and a statement watch.
As images circulated online, viewers zeroed in on Robbie’s body language, with several claiming she looked uncomfortable.
“It’s wearing her”: Detractors claimed Robbie looked visibly uncomfortable in the outfit
Woman wearing a red bathing suit with sleeves and a structured corset-style design standing by a reflective water feature.
In the highly anticipated adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel , Robbie plays Catherine while Elordi takes on the role of Heathcliff.
Photos from the event highlighted the Barbie actress repeatedly holding her hands close to her thighs, a detail many netizens interpreted as an attempt to manage the extremely short hemline.
Margot Robbie wearing a red bathing suit with sleeves and corset details, posing outdoors with a man in casual attire.
Margot Robbie posing in a bathing suit with sleeves during a movie promo event, facing mixed public reactions.
Woman wearing a bathing suit with sleeves, sitting uncomfortably, amid public reaction to her movie promo outfit.
Comment discussing the fit and length of a bathing suit with sleeves, mentioning hand placement and aesthetic appeal.
“Kinda feel like it’s way too short so she’s keeping her hands stuck to the tops of her thighs and in front of her crotch,” one user noted.
“This fit goes crazy, but it’s definitely wearing her. She does not look comfortable at all,” another wrote.
“She’s so beautiful, but this outfit is odd, the top is bulky, and the bottom is nothing,” a third added.
Robbie’sWuthering Heightspromo outfit backlash collided with “cheating” rumors involving Jacob Elordi
Three people posing outdoors, one wearing a red bathing suit with sleeves at a promotional event.
The timing of the outfit controversy comes amid lingering online debate over her relationship with Wuthering Heights co-star Jacob Elordi.
The speculation was fueled by recent interviews in which both stars described developing a “ mutual obsession ” during filming.
In a conversation with Fandango on January 14 , Robbie admitted she felt “really unnerved and unmoored” when Elordi wasn’t nearby on set , likening the feeling to a “kid without their blanket.”
Couple embracing in dim forest light, woman wearing a bathing suit with sleeves in a romantic movie scene.
Woman modeling a bathing suit with sleeves in a movie promo outfit, styled for a public event.
Comment on a forum post criticizing Margot Robbie’s bathing suit with sleeves outfit in a movie promo amid cheating backlash.
Elordi echoed that sentiment, adding, “If you have the opportunity to share a film set with Margot Robbie, you’re going to make sure you’re within five to ten meters at all times.”
Margot Robbie wearing a bathing suit with sleeves embracing Jacob Elordi on Vogue Australia cover.
“How is this not cheating?” one commenter asked at the time.
“I can feel the husband’s pain,” another wrote.
Beyond that, Robbie’s recent revealing promo outfit also showcased her wearing a matching signet ring linked to Elordi , which only added fuel to an already simmering discourse.
This isn’t the first time Margot Robbie’sWuthering Heightslook has been slammed
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