Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon arrived at the U.S. Open expecting to watch tennis. Instead, part of the online conversation quickly shifted toward what the 33-year-old jewelry executive was wearing.
It wasn’t a dramatic red-carpet gown. It wasn’t covered in diamonds. And despite some joking comments online, it certainly wasn’t a wedding dress.
De Ramon stepped out in an unusual white embroidered top featuring large cutouts, floral detailing and an asymmetrical silhouette. Almost immediately, social-media users began debating it, with one particularly memorable comparison describing the material as looking like “my Nana’s curtain.” (SheFinds)
Considering that the woman wearing it has been dating one of Hollywood’s most famous bachelors for roughly four years, the bridal jokes practically wrote themselves.
But the real story behind the photographs is a little different.
Ines Arrived in White — and People Had Opinions
Pitt and de Ramon spent the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2026, at the U.S. Open in New York.
For one of their appearances, de Ramon paired blue jeans with an unconventional white embroidered top. The design featured floral embroidery, an asymmetrical hem and strips of lace connecting the upper portion of the garment to its bodice. Her hair was pulled back into a low ponytail, with shorter pieces framing her face. (SheFinds)
It was romantic, unusual and considerably more daring than an ordinary white blouse.
And people noticed.
Some online commenters criticized the design, with the “Nana’s curtain” comparison becoming one of the reactions highlighted by fashion coverage of the appearance. (SheFinds)
Others saw something entirely different: an effortlessly bohemian outfit worn by a woman whose personal style has increasingly attracted attention whenever she accompanies Pitt.
Either way, the top did its job.
People were looking.
But No, It Wasn’t Actually a Wedding Dress
The photographs quickly lend themselves to a tempting narrative: Brad Pitt’s girlfriend walks out in white, looks vaguely bridal, and suddenly everyone starts wondering whether there is a hidden message.
The evidence doesn’t support calling this particular outfit a wedding dress.
It was a fashion look de Ramon wore to the U.S. Open, and recent reporting actually points in the opposite direction when it comes to an imminent wedding. InStyle reported this week that although Pitt and de Ramon’s relationship has become increasingly serious, sources say he has no immediate plans to marry. (InStyle)
That makes the reality more interesting than the exaggerated headline.
Ines wasn’t photographed secretly walking down an aisle.
She was attending a tennis match.
Still, white has followed her through several memorable public appearances with Pitt — and this isn’t the first time one of those looks has felt distinctly bridal.
Remember Their Venice Debut?
When Pitt and de Ramon finally made their official red-carpet debut as a couple at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2024, she chose white.
And that dress really did have a bridal quality.
De Ramon wore an elegant one-shouldered white gown with draping through the body, accessorized with metallic heels and a sparkling gold clutch. Pitt stood beside her dressed almost entirely in black.
The contrast was striking.
Black tuxedo.
White gown.
Hollywood couple making their long-awaited red-carpet debut.
Unsurprisingly, the images generated plenty of attention.
Then Came Another Romantic White Look
White returned to de Ramon’s wardrobe at Roland-Garros in June 2026.
This time, she wore a cream embroidered maxi dress beneath an olive-toned jacket. Vogue described the dress as featuring delicate floral inserts and lace detailing, while Vogue México noted its semi-sheer floral lace bodice, sweetheart neckline and light, flowing skirt. (Vogue)
It was relaxed rather than formal, but once again, the combination of ivory fabric, lace and a flowing silhouette carried unmistakably romantic associations.
And Pitt was right beside her.
Photographs from the event showed the couple laughing, embracing and appearing comfortable together in the stands. They had already been together for several years by then. (Vogue)
So by the time another elaborate white garment appeared at the U.S. Open, comparisons were almost inevitable.
Their Relationship Has Quietly Become Very Serious
Pitt and de Ramon have been linked since late 2022.
For a long time, they kept the relationship comparatively private. Their appearances gradually became more frequent before they finally walked a red carpet together in Venice in 2024.
Since then, their public life as a couple has become much less guarded.
Recent reporting says they began living together in 2025, and their 2026 calendar has included numerous high-profile appearances. (People.com)
This summer alone, they have appeared together at major sporting and entertainment events.
At the U.S. Open, they weren’t behaving like two people trying desperately to avoid attention either. Reports described affectionate moments between them as they watched the matches. (InStyle)
That helps explain why something as simple as Ines wearing white can generate disproportionate interest.
People aren’t only looking at the clothes anymore.
They’re looking for clues about the relationship.
At 33, Ines Has Developed a Style People Recognize
There is another reason these outfits keep becoming stories.
De Ramon has developed a recognizable fashion identity of her own.
She works in the luxury industry and is vice president of Los Angeles jewelry brand Anita Ko. Her public wardrobe frequently combines minimalist luxury with vintage-inspired or bohemian pieces.
Sometimes that means an elegant gown.
Sometimes it means relaxed denim.
And sometimes it means an embroidered white top that half the internet wants to discuss.
Her U.S. Open weekend demonstrated that range particularly well. On another day at the tournament, she wore a vintage John Galliano newspaper-print dress — a famous early-2000s design closely associated with the era of Sex and the City. (Vogue México)
There is clearly more experimentation happening here than simply dressing to complement Pitt.
And Then Came the “Grandma’s Curtain” Comment
Fashion criticism is rarely subtle on social media.
One reaction to the white embroidered U.S. Open look compared it to a grandmother’s curtain, while other commenters quoted in coverage were similarly unimpressed with the unusual construction. (SheFinds)
But there’s something amusing about the controversy.
Lace, embroidery, crochet and vintage-inspired fabrics are precisely the elements that give many contemporary bohemian designs their intentionally nostalgic appearance. What reminds one person of old household curtains can look romantic and fashion-forward to someone else.
De Ramon evidently wasn’t afraid of that association.
And she certainly wasn’t trying to disappear into the crowd.
Brad, Meanwhile, Kept Things Much Simpler
While his girlfriend’s wardrobe was generating commentary, Pitt chose a far less complicated approach.
At the U.S. Open weekend, he appeared in casual pieces including a light-blue polo, jeans, baseball cap and sunglasses. (InStyle)
At 62, Pitt looked relaxed beside his 33-year-old partner as the pair watched the matches and interacted affectionately.
Their contrasting wardrobes have become part of what makes photographs of them interesting.
Ines experiments.
Brad increasingly looks like a man who would be perfectly happy spending the afternoon in jeans and sunglasses.
And somehow, together, it works.
So Are Wedding Bells Actually Coming?
That’s the question a white outfit inevitably invites.
For now, there is no confirmed engagement announcement in the recent reporting surrounding the couple. In fact, sources cited by InStyle said Pitt isn’t currently rushing toward marriage, even though de Ramon is reportedly well integrated into his life and considered part of his family circle. (InStyle)
That distinction matters.
The couple can be serious without every white dress being a secret bridal announcement.
And Ines has worn enough cream, ivory and white over the years that the color appears to be part of her wardrobe rather than a coded message.
Still, after four years together, people are inevitably watching.
One White Outfit, Hundreds of Interpretations
Perhaps the funniest part of the entire story is how differently people can see exactly the same photograph.
One person sees a chic embroidered statement top.
Another sees Grandma’s curtains.
Someone else sees bridal white and immediately hears imaginary wedding bells.
But beneath all the fashion commentary, the photographs capture something much simpler: Pitt and de Ramon appear increasingly comfortable living their relationship in public.
Four years after they were first linked, they’re no longer hiding from cameras or limiting themselves to discreet private outings. They’re sitting together at major sporting events, walking red carpets and showing affection while photographers capture it all. (People.com)
And if Ines wants to do it wearing something that reminds half the internet of a wedding and the other half of their grandmother’s living room curtains?
At least nobody can call the outfit forgettable.
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