That's not like you! Nicole Kidman has a rare fashion fail at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in a dull long-sleeved dress after stunning in strapless Chanel at awards show

She's the Aussie A-lister who is not afraid of head-turning displays of haute couture on the red carpet.

But Nicole Kidman suffered a rare fashion fail on Sunday when she stepped out for the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty.

The 58-year-old stepped out in a rather dull, long-sleeved dress that was a far cry from her extravagant Oscars red carpet look hours earlier.

Nicole wore a textured gold couture gown from Chanel which offered a very monochromatic vibe.

The gown also featured a slim, column-like silhouette that showcased Nicole's svelte form.

While light on detailing, the gown also boasted a frayed hem that finished just above Nicole's feet and a similar embellishment on the sleeves.

The actress also dialled back on the accessories for the occasion, and wore her flaxen locks in long, loose waves which cascaded freely over her shoulders.

Nicole finished her decidedly demure look with a pair of black peep-toe heels.   

While Nicole did not make Daily Mail's worst dressed list for the swanky soirée, it was a rare fashion misstep for the glamorous actress. 

It comes after Nicole turned heads in another Chanel gown on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

She struck a series of dramatic poses as she sauntered onto the red carpet in an ethereal baby pink feathered peplum gown.

The dress featured a shimmering silver-sequined bodice and whimsical feather accents around the waist and hem.

She accessorised the ensemble with stunning diamond jewels, also by Chanel, including a pair of glittering drop earrings with a giant pearl in the middle of the setting and some show-stopping rings.

She also wore a diamond watch by Omega.

The Scarpetta star pouted and preened, tossing her strawberry blonde locks as she posed for the cameras.

At one point, she even appeared to clap – a throwback to when she was caught on camera giving a round of applause 'like a seal' at the very same awards show back in 2017.

Nicole addressed her humiliation during a video shoot for Vanity Fair's 2025 Hollywood Issue, revealing that she's now more conscious about how she shows her appreciation.

Appearing alongside Skins actor Dev Patel, Nicole said as they made conversation in front of the camera: 'I know what I do when I clap, and I've been ridiculed for that.'

She then mimicked her seal-like applause, prompting Dev to comment, 'I've seen that.'

'I now try to clap like this,' Nicole confessed, showing off her delicate and light applause that sees the tips of her fingers making contact with her palm.

Nicole sent social media into meltdown at the Oscars in 2017 when she was seen enthusiastically applauding after Charlize Theron took to the stage to introduce an award.

'Anyone see Nicole Kidman clapping? She claps like a seal,' one person wrote at the time.

Nicole later addressed her unusual gesture, revealing that it was all down to a bit of a wardrobe malfunction.

Speaking on The Kyle & Jackie O Show, she recalled: 'It was really awkward! I was like, 'Gosh, I want to clap. I don't want to not be clapping.

'It was really difficult because I had a huge ring on that was not my own, but it was absolutely gorgeous, and I was terrified of damaging it!'

This is the first time Nicole has attended the Oscars as a single woman in years after her split from husband Keith Urban last year.

In September 2025, it was revealed that the actress and Urban had split after 19 years of marriage.

Not long after ringing in the new year, the former couple reached a settlement agreement to finalise the divorce.