Olivia Rodrigo has divided fans by wearing a showstopping yet revealing outfit to attend The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opening Gala.
The 18-year-old singer wore a outfit from YSL's Fall 2020 collection which featured a plunging detailed neckline and daring thigh split.
Teaming the outfit with a pair of YSL Amber sandals in black patent leather, Rodrigo completed the look by keeping her hair and make-up simple with a low-key bun and statement red lips.
But then really it was all about that outfit, which commanded all the attention, and sparked something of a debate on social media.Olivia Rodrigo, 18, dazzles in a daring red carpet outfit, igniting debate among fans
While many commented that the Driving License star looked knock-out in the killer number, others believed the teenager was a little too young for the risqué outfit.
"This outfit was made for Olivia Rodrigo," one tweet read.
"Olivia Rodrigo looks perfect in red lipstick and black outfit," another agreed.
olivia rodrigo looks perfect in red lipstick and black dress pic.twitter.com/ujCoCJahmC
— juls (@jealousychaesoo) September 26, 2021
this dress was made for olivia rodrigo pic.twitter.com/rN2TmGU4lt
— caro | FAN ACCOUNT (@jelousyliv) September 27, 2021
However, others believed the plunging neckline of the outfit made it a little too daring for someone of her age.
"Don't get me wrong but she's kinda young for this ysl outfit? Idk I don't see her grown enough to wear this but maybe it's just me," one user commented on Twitter.
"That outfit. Yikes. Talk to your handlers, Olivia," another agreed.
Don't get me wrong but she's kinda young for this ysl dress? Idk I don't see her grown enough to wear this but maybe it's just me pic.twitter.com/noQ2LBGe0J
— ᴠɪᴄᴛᴏʀɪᴀ. 🦋 (@rokaconk) September 26, 2021
it feels like deja vu
— Jay L. Clendenin / onto the next... (@jaylclendenin) September 26, 2021
THE @Olivia_Rodrigo
on the green carpet at the Academy Museum Gala
📸 for @latimesent pic.twitter.com/iX3h8k87v5
The discussion about whether the outfit was too grown up for Rodrigo prompted many to step in and argue that women should be able to wear what they choose, no matter their age.
"Olivia rodrigo: *dressing for herself and being comfortable & confident in what she wears*," one user wrote. "twitter: “i think she’s too young to be wearing that” “hollywood is s*xualizing her” “she shouldn’t outfit like that cause men will s*xualize her.”
While another shared a post containing Billie Eilish song lyrics about being judged for the clothes she chooses to wear, "If I wear what is comfortable I am not a woman, if I shed the layers I am a slut."
"People calling Olivia Rodrigo out for her outfit is exactly what Billie Eilish meant here," the user added in her tweet.
people calling olivia rodrigo out for her dress is exactly what billie eilish meant here. pic.twitter.com/pm28n7NV8Y
— rey (@deIicatetraitor) September 26, 2021
Olivia rodrigo: *dressing for herself and being comfortable & confident in what she wears*
twitter: “i think she’s too young to be wearing that” “hollywood is s*xualizing her” “she shouldn’t outfit like that cause men will s*xualize her”
Rodrigo isn't the only person to face questions from the Internet about not dressing her age.
Back in 2019 Millie Bobby Brown hit back at trolls who shamed her for what they considered dressing inappropriately.
The Stranger Things actress, who was 14 at the time, received an onslaught of responses from social media commenters after she posted a photo of herself on Instagram in a form-fitting, snakeskin-print outfit with neon yellow accents.
The mature outfit proved to be too much for some of Brown’s Instagram followers, who were quick to attack with comments claiming the actress is growing up way too fast.
But Brown wasn’t about to let followers bring her down, however. In an Instagram story, she quickly fought back, writing, “ik everyone on my last pic wants me to “act my age” but quite frankly its my instagram and if I choose to post that picture and you don’t like it… scroll past it).”
No doubt Rodrigo might be having some similar thoughts right now.
