Sabrina Carpenter’s on-tour outfits range from black lace to skimpy red lingerie and fans are eating it up

Sabrina Carpenter is making waves as she showcases her musical talent on her Short n’ Sweet tour, which kicked off at the end of September to much excitement and demand. Not only is her music getting attention, but so are her daring outfit choices, many of which draw inspiration from lingerie.

Recently, the “Please Please Please” singer took to Instagram to flaunt her stylish looks to her 41.5 million followers. She shared several photos that highlighted some of her standout outfits, like a form-fitting black lace catsuit and a flirty red babydoll dress complete with a matching garter. And let’s not forget about her statement footwear—platform Mary Jane heels and knee-high boots—plus the abundance of sparkles that seem to adorn her wardrobe! Naturally, fans have flooded the comments section with reactions, from heart emojis and “wows” to heartfelt messages praising Carpenter as an absolute icon.

One fan quoted lyrics from her song “Taste,” saying, “Oh, she leaves quite an impression.” Another commented on how the catsuit transformed her performance experience, adding, “But the daring dance move during fast times is fantastic.” People are even dubbing her a “real-life Barbie,” and her rumored boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, has been mentioned as one lucky guy. As one fan put it, “Gawd no wonder Barry is obsessed with her”—and honestly, who could argue with that?

While Carpenter is certainly turning heads, not everyone is a fan of her tour outfits. Some critics feel her choices are a bit too risqué, likening them to items you might find in a lingerie drawer. However, many believe there’s nothing wrong with showing some skin or being creative with bold lace designs. Most would agree that this shouldn’t even be a topic of debate, but Carpenter has found herself needing to defend her wardrobe choices.

In a recent interview with Time magazine, she confidently addressed the criticism and embraced her sensuality. “Femininity is something that I’ve always embraced. And if right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy robes or whatever the f***, then that’s what that means,” she declared, showcasing her unapologetic attitude.

With the help of her stylist, Jared Ellner, Carpenter has brought her vision to life, emphasizing the importance of a good show and demonstrating her understanding that confidence—much like sex appeal—can be a powerful asset in performance.

When it comes to the backlash, especially from women who question whether she’s setting the right example for younger girls, Carpenter doesn’t shy away. She acknowledged, “You’ll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing. And to that I just say, don’t come to the show, and that’s OK.” She added, “It’s unfortunate that it’s ever been something to criticize because, truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it’s nothing. If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that’s what you’ve got to do.” Preach it, Sabrina!