Lily Allen Stuns at CFDA Awards in Barely-There Ivory Ensemble Dubbed "Revenge Dressing at Its Finest"
Singer Lily Allen made a jaw-dropping entrance at Monday's 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, leaving attendees and fans alike in awe with her daring, ivory lingerie-inspired ensemble. The 40-year-old British singer stepped out onto the red carpet in an all-ivory look from emerging designer Colleen Allen’s spring 2026 collection, a design that has been hailed as "revenge dressing at its finest."
Allen's outfit consisted of a delicate lace-trimmed bralette, a silk maxi skirt with a sheer back panel, and an oversized satin opera coat draped off her shoulders. The look was finished with signature blunt bangs styled in an elegant updo created by hairstylist Bob Recine and a bold array of gold earrings.
Fans on social media couldn't get enough of Allen's show-stopping look, flooding the internet with reactions ranging from "Yass! Loving this real-time karma" to criticism that the singer's risqué fashion choices were a bit too much. The ensemble was seen as a bold statement and a clear message about Allen's recent split from actor David Harbour.
The CFDA ceremony, which honored prominent figures in American fashion, came on the heels of Allen's fifth studio album "West End Girl," which chronicles her breakup with Harbour in unsparing detail. The album has received critical acclaim and five-star reviews for its raw honesty about betrayal and heartbreak.
In a recent interview, Allen revealed that she had become "really, really thin" at her lowest point and feared gaining weight would make her body feel "out of proportion." To combat this fear, she underwent breast augmentation surgery, which has apparently given her a newfound confidence about her body. The singer now works out five times a week and says she feels "comfortable with my body in a way that I haven’t been for most of my adult life."
Allen's skin-baring moment at the CFDA ceremony also comes after a candid interview where she opened up about her weight struggles, breast augmentation procedure, and newfound acceptance of her body. The singer has come under scrutiny for her fashion choices, but it seems Allen is determined to prove that she can rock any look that makes her feel confident and beautiful.
The evening's fashion highlight was undoubtedly Colleen Allen's design for Lily Allen, which earned the designer a nomination for the Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year award. Although Allen lost out on the top prize, her show-stopping outfit remains one of the most talked-about moments from the ceremony.
Singer Lily Allen made a jaw-dropping entrance at Monday's 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, leaving attendees and fans alike in awe with her daring, ivory lingerie-inspired ensemble. The 40-year-old British singer stepped out onto the red carpet in an all-ivory look from emerging designer Colleen Allen’s spring 2026 collection, a design that has been hailed as "revenge dressing at its finest."
Allen's outfit consisted of a delicate lace-trimmed bralette, a silk maxi skirt with a sheer back panel, and an oversized satin opera coat draped off her shoulders. The look was finished with signature blunt bangs styled in an elegant updo created by hairstylist Bob Recine and a bold array of gold earrings.
Fans on social media couldn't get enough of Allen's show-stopping look, flooding the internet with reactions ranging from "Yass! Loving this real-time karma" to criticism that the singer's risqué fashion choices were a bit too much. The ensemble was seen as a bold statement and a clear message about Allen's recent split from actor David Harbour.
The CFDA ceremony, which honored prominent figures in American fashion, came on the heels of Allen's fifth studio album "West End Girl," which chronicles her breakup with Harbour in unsparing detail. The album has received critical acclaim and five-star reviews for its raw honesty about betrayal and heartbreak.
In a recent interview, Allen revealed that she had become "really, really thin" at her lowest point and feared gaining weight would make her body feel "out of proportion." To combat this fear, she underwent breast augmentation surgery, which has apparently given her a newfound confidence about her body. The singer now works out five times a week and says she feels "comfortable with my body in a way that I haven’t been for most of my adult life."
Allen's skin-baring moment at the CFDA ceremony also comes after a candid interview where she opened up about her weight struggles, breast augmentation procedure, and newfound acceptance of her body. The singer has come under scrutiny for her fashion choices, but it seems Allen is determined to prove that she can rock any look that makes her feel confident and beautiful.
The evening's fashion highlight was undoubtedly Colleen Allen's design for Lily Allen, which earned the designer a nomination for the Google Shopping American Emerging Designer of the Year award. Although Allen lost out on the top prize, her show-stopping outfit remains one of the most talked-about moments from the ceremony.
I'm low-key obsessed with this ivory look, but also kinda torn... I mean, Lily's been through a lot and it's great to see her rocking a bold statement like that. But, tbh, it feels like she's trying way too hard? Like, is this really just about "revenge dressing" or is there something more going on? 
I feel like we're getting a glimpse of what might have led to her split with Harbour, but also kinda hitting us over the head with it. Still, kudos to Colleen Allen for creating that stunning dress! 
It's like she took revenge dressing to a whole new level! The fact that it's been dubbed "revenge dressing at its finest" tells me she's not afraid to speak her mind and own her story. I'm all about the confidence and self-love, especially when it comes to body image and self-acceptance - kudos to Lily for rocking this look with such conviction! 
she's always been unafraid to take risks with her fashion choices and it's honestly so inspiring to see her owning her confidence & body positivity 
i mean, she's clearly worked hard to get where she is and now she's rocking this "revenge dressing" vibe like a total boss 
that gold jewelry tho! 
anyway, i think the design was stunning and colleen allen deserves all the recognition for creating such an iconic look 
i love it tho! revenge dressing at its finest lololol that ivory ensemble though... like literally couldnt take the girl's confidence for anything 
but now she's rocking some serious fashion risks 
and honestly, it's kinda inspiring to see someone owning their looks after going through something tough 
colleen allen's design tho... what do u guys think of that? should've won best designer imo 
i love how she's using fashion as a form of revenge against david harbour for hurting her, and also just to prove to herself that she's beautiful no matter what 
like, who doesn't love a little bit of skin-baring drama on the red carpet? and can we talk about how confident she looks now that she's had her breast augmentation surgery? girl, you're rocking it 
. I'm not surprised she's been getting flak for her outfit, though - fashion is subjective, right? But honestly, if it makes her feel like a million bucks 
, who are we to judge?
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. And honestly, who cares if some people think it's too much? She's owning her body and rocking a look that makes her feel beautiful - that's what fashion is all about 
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stats show 72% of ppl are loving this look vs 21% who are hating on it. some fans think its revenge dressing at its finest, while others say its just a bit too much 
btw did u know lily allen has been working out 5 times a week for the past year and has undergone breast augmentation surgery? 
stats also show her album "west end girl" has received an average rating of 4.8/5 stars on spotify 
what do u think about lily allen's fashion choices? are they more confident or just plain bold 
and honestly, who cares what people think? if lily feels confident and beautiful in that outfit, then that's all that matters 
. Lily Allen has always been unapologetic about her choices, and this look is no exception – it's like she's saying, "I've got my life together, and I'm feeling myself, thank you very much!"
Colleen Allen might've gone for drama but did she really 'revenge-dress' with that look? It looks like more like a desperate cry for attention. And what's up with all this emphasis on Lily's "confident" body post-breast augmentation? Can't people just compliment her talent and music without going into invasive details about her physical appearance? 
But what really gets me is how this look can be seen as "revenge dressing" after her breakup with David Harbour. It's like she's sending a message: "I'm feeling myself again, and I'm not apologizing for it." 
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