Sydney Sweeney Struts in Micro Shorts in 4th of July American Eagle Campaign

Sydney Sweeney is back and better than ever in a new American Eagle ad.

Sweeney, 28, stunned in an all-denim look while posing on the beach for a Fourth of July campaign, which launched on Wednesday, July 1. The Euphoria star rocked a denim Bow-Front Vest, which retails for $54.95, featuring adjustable halter straps, a plunging neckline and straps that tie in the front.

Sweeney paired the look with low-rise Micro Shorts ($49.95), which were complete with a dark wash and distressed finish.

For glam, the Anyone But You star stunned with dewy skin, sun-kissed cheeks, long lashes and lined, pink lips. Her blonde bob was parted down the middle and styled in beachy waves.

In one pic, the It Girl closed her eyes and beamed for the camera while sitting in the sand. She also looked over her shoulder in another pic, with her hands in the back pockets of her cheeky bottoms.

Sweeney also looked her best in a promotional video. In the clip, she danced on the beach while lighting sparklers. "Syd for Short," a message across the screen read.

This isn't the first time Sweeney has posed for American Eagle. In July 2025, she went under fire for modeling a denim jacket and pants with the double entendre, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans."

The statement quickly sparked debate about race and beauty standards for the double play on "genes."

American Eagle responded to the backlash in August 2025, writing via Instagram, "‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone."

At the time, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that "Sydney thinks this whole thing has been blown out of proportion."

The insider added, "She's focusing her energy on work, including being back on set with her Euphoria family." (The Euphoria season 3 finale aired on May 31.)

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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM.