Alysa Liu graced the red carpet at the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York, sporting a daring ensemble. The figure skater is nominated tonight for Best Breakthrough Athlete.

Liu was styled in a rich chocolate brown gown from Louis Vuitton. The floor-length style featured a dramatic cowl neckline and a low back. This risque detail allowed her accessories to shine, namely a beaded rosary-esque cross necklace that dangled behind her, swaying as she moved across the carpet.

Alysa Liu at The 2026 ESPYS held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Square on July 15, 2026 in New York.

Gilbert Flores

This styling trick can be traced all the way back to 1964, when Shirley MacLaine first popularized the low-back dress and jewelry combo in her film “What a Way to Go!” Since then, numerous celebrities have tried their hand at the look. Similar ensembles were achieved by the likes of Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter.