26 of Sophia Bush's most daring red-carpet looks

Gabbi ShawJul 13, 2022, 20:49 IST

Sophia Bush has a distinct sense of style.Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Sophia Bush has been in the spotlight ever since "One Tree Hill" premiered in September 2003.
And just like her "OTH" character Brooke Davis, Bush has a unique sense of style.

At the January 2007 premiere of "The Hitcher," Bush donned a sequined gold minidress that showed off her legs.

Sophia Bush during a screening of Rogue Pictures' "The Hitcher" on January 18, 2007.E. Charbonneau/WireImage for Focus Features/Getty Images

Bush starred in the 2007 remake of the 1986 cult-classic with Sean Bean, Zachary Knighton, and Neal McDonough.

At an AFI event in June 2007, Bush wore a black and silver patterned gown with a criss-cross back and multiple cutouts.

Sophia Bush at the 35th Annual AFI Life Achievement Awards on June 7, 2007.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

According to a "One Tree Hill" fashion fan-site, Bush's look was designed by Jenny Packham.

According to a One Tree Hill fashion fan-site, Bush's look was designed by Jenny Packham.

For her birthday in July 2007, she rocked another sequined mini, this time in a sparkling green.

Sophia Bush poses for photos during her birthday party on July 6, 2007.Denise Truscello/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush turned 25 in 2007, and was also celebrating the recent season four finale of "One Tree Hill," which saw all the major characters graduate from high school.

Bush turned 25 in 2007, and was also celebrating the recent season four finale of One Tree Hill, which saw all the major characters graduate from high school.

Bush attended a Tory Burch event in February 2008 in a silver leaf-printed minidress.

Sophia Bush attends Tory Burch's Fall 2008 fashion presentation on February 5, 2008.DAVID X PRUTTING/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

As is customary, Bush was wearing Burch to the event. According to InStyle, she accessorized the look with some Jacob and Co. jewelry.

The "One Tree Hill" star attended the 2008 Teen Choice Awards in August in a floral strapless dress with a daring slit and funky belt.

Sophia Bush arrives at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on August 3, 2008.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Bush paired her Jenni Kayne maxi-dress with taupe accessories, including a belt, clutch, and bracelet.

She attended an after-party in September 2008 in a backless little black dress and edgy black booties.

Sophia Bush attends an after-party on September 7, 2008.George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images

Just a week after the premiere of season six of "One Tree Hill," Bush did her best Brooke Davis impression in this classic LBD.

At the April 2009 premiere of "Star Trek," Bush wore this skin-tight strapless dress with an optical illusion pattern.

Sophia Bush arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Star Trek" on April 30, 2009.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush paired her Herve Leger bandage dress with huge dangling silver earrings and strappy black heels.

She attended the Hollywood Style Awards in October 2009 in a lacy sheer black minidress with an ornate embroidered chest-piece.

Sophia Bush attends the sixth annual Hollywood Style Awards on October 11, 2009.ANDREAS BRANCH/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Bush attended the ceremony to present designer Max Azria with the Fashion Visionary Award, according to Just Jared — so, of course, she donned a frock by Azria to pay homage to him.

Bush rocked a leopard-print strapless gown with another thigh-high slit at a May 2010 red carpet.

Sophia Bush arrives at the 17th annual Race to Erase MS event on May 7, 2010.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush attended the event with her then-boyfriend and "One Tree Hill" co-star Austin Nichols, making them another on-screen couple who also dated in real life. They broke up in 2012.

Bush attended the event with her then-boyfriend and One Tree Hill co-star Austin Nichols, making them another on-screen couple who also dated in real life. They broke up in 2012.

In May 2011, she wore this interesting plaid black and yellow dress with an exposed corset design.

Sophia Bush attends the opening of "Beauty Culture" at the Annenberg Space For Photography on May 19, 2011.Chris Weeks/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush channeled Cher Horowitz from "Clueless" in this yellow plaid dress that featured a peplum waist.

Bush channeled Cher Horowitz from Clueless in this yellow plaid dress that featured a peplum waist.

The actress attended the premiere of "I Don't Know How She Does It" in September 2011 wearing a shimmering bronze blazer and shorts set.

Sophia Bush attends the premiere of "I Don't Know How She Does It" on September 12, 2011.Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images

According to PopSugar, Bush wore this Misha Nonoo suit just days after it premiered on the runway during New York Fashion Week. She paired it with classic black pumps and a vintage Chanel pendant necklace.

She slayed another red carpet in this sequined, scalloped navy-blue backless gown.

Sophia Bush attends the fifth annual Art of Elysium "Pieces Of Heaven" Art Auction on February 23, 2012.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush kept her accessorizes and makeup simple so this stunning gown could speak for itself, with a matching navy clutch, gold hoop earrings, and a red lip.

At the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards in June, Bush brought her best bombshell look in this orange halter gown with a draped neckline and another slit.

Sophia Bush attends 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 4, 2012.Randy Brooke/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush added another pop of color to her David Meister dress by choosing a pair of two-toned Christian Louboutin heels.

She attended a premiere party in September 2012 wearing this backless brown minidress and Christian Louboutin heels.

Sophia Bush arrives at the CBS 2012 Fall Premiere Party on September 18, 2012.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

In September 2012, Bush was celebrating the premiere of her new sitcom "Partners," which was created by the same people behind "Will & Grace." Bush co-starred with David Krumholtz, Michael Urie, and Brandon Routh.

It was canceled after just six episodes.

In September 2012, Bush was celebrating the premiere of her new sitcom Partners, which was created by the same people behind Will & Grace. Bush co-starred with David Krumholtz, Michael Urie, and Brandon Routh.

It was canceled after just six episodes.

At the 2014 MAXIM Hot 100 event in June, Bush wore a sheer black minidress with a matching black set of underwear.

Sophia Bush arrives at the MAXIM Hot 100 Celebration on June 10, 2014.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

This dress was designed by Fleur du Mal (which, translated, means Evil Flower), and she paired the rubberized dress with emerald ear cuffs and simple Stuart Weitzman heels.

Bush channeled the menswear look at another June 2014, wearing a tuxedo-inspired jumpsuit, sans shirt.

Sophia Bush arrives at the Pathway to the Cures for Breast Cancer event on June 11, 2014.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images

Bush was a few years ahead of the curve with this menswear-inspired Jenni Kayne jumpsuit.

She attended the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival that September in this mesh dress with a skin-colored lining.

Sophia Bush attends the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 20, 2014.Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Bush's daring look was designed by Monique Lhuillier. She paired it with simple Louboutin pumps.

She wowed in another dress with a neckline almost down to her belly button at a visit to "Extra" later that month.

Sophia Bush visits "Extra" on September 23, 2014.Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

She was most likely paying "Extra" a visit to promote the series premiere of "Chicago PD," which she starred in from 2014 to 2017 as Detective Erin Lindsay.

During a 2018 appearance on Dax Shepard's podcast "Armchair Expert," Bush said being on "PD" was like "I was standing butt-naked, bruised, and bleeding in the middle of Times Square, screaming at the top of my lungs, and not a single person stopped to ask if they could help me."

She was most likely paying Extra a visit to promote the series premiere of Chicago PD, which she starred in from 2014 to 2017 as Detective Erin Lindsay.

During a 2018 appearance on Dax Shepard's podcast Armchair Expert, Bush said being on PD was like I was standing butt-naked, bruised, and bleeding in the middle of Times Square, screaming at the top of my lungs, and not a single person stopped to ask if they could help me.

The "Chicago PD" star showed off her abs at a SAG Awards luncheon in January 2015, wearing a pair of high-waisted pink pants and a bandeau top.

Sophia Bush attends Entertainment Weekly's celebration honoring the 2015 SAG Awards nominees on January 24, 2015.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

This pastel-pink two-piece was designed by Cushnie et Ochs.

One wrong move could've led to a wardrobe malfunction for Bush at a May 2016 event.

Sophia Bush attends Entertainment Weekly and People's New York Upfronts Celebration on May 16, 2016.D Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images

According to the Daily Mail, this revealing dress was designed by Olcay Gulsen.

She paired a mustard-yellow sheer dress with a black slip and a chunky white belt at a January 2018 SAG Awards event.

Sophia Bush attends Entertainment Weekly's Screen Actors Guild Award nominees celebration on January 20, 2018.Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Bush's bold dress was designed by Diane von Furstenberg. She paired the lacy look with a pair of floral heels.

Bush attended an event at the Guggenheim in April 2018 wearing this funky striped suit with a ruffle across one side.

Sophia Bush attends the launch of her new book "The Opposite of Hate" at Guggenheim Museum on April 6, 2018.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Bush wore this circus-inspired suit designed by Maggie Marilyn to an event at an art museum. She paired the suit with a pair of platform Stella McCartney sneakers.

Bush hopped on the no-shirt train again in this white-hot suit at a pre-Emmy Awards event in September 2018.

Sophia Bush attends Variety and Women in Film's 2018 Pre-Emmy celebration on September 15, 2018.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images

According to Style Bistro, Bush's over-sized suit was designed by Max Mara.

Bush slayed the 2020 InStyle Awards that January in this baby-blue dress with a waistcoat-inspired bodice.

Sophia Bush attends the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards post-party on January 5, 2020.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for InStyle

Bush looked radiant in this baby-blue satin gown.

Bush went for a unique look at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in this over-sized white suit covered in gold and pearl accents and hot-pink silk.

Sophia Bush attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020.John Shearer/Getty Images

Bush's funky suit was designed by Schiaparelli.

Bush attended the 2022 White House Correspondents' Dinner in April wearing an eggplant gown with a large back cutout.

Sophia Bush at the White House Correspondents' Dinner after-party on April 30, 2022.Mary Kouw/CBS/Getty Images

Bush's purple gown was designed by Emilia Wickstead, and featured a high neck on the front, only to reveal an exposed back cutout.

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