Remember that buzz around Dua Lipa’s white wedding guest dress back in 2022? Well, the pop superstar is finally setting the record straight. She’s explaining why her outfit, which many felt broke the number one fashion rule for weddings, was actually perfectly fine.
“This outfit caused a bit of a stir,” Lipa, now 29, shared with Harper’s Bazaar in a video clip posted on X recently. She cleared up the confusion. The happy couple, fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marco Maestri, had a specific request for their guests. They wanted everyone to show up dressed entirely in white.
“I don’t know why I got so much criticism,” Lipa said with a laugh. She admitted that perhaps the sheer style of her dress contributed to the fuss. But here’s the kicker: Jacquemus himself designed the dress she wore.
“So it was at his request that I wear this dress to his wedding,” she explained. “I absolutely loved it. I felt so good in it,” she added, her voice full of excitement. “It was incredible. I feel like even today I’m still talking about that wedding.”
The dress was certainly a statement piece. It featured short sleeves and a sheer neckline that delicately covered her bust. This specific design came from Jacquemus’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The gown also had 3D flowers and was transparent enough to show her white underwear. Exposed seams, a high thigh-slit, and a subtle train completed the daring look.
To complement the dress, Lipa chose simple nude strappy sandals and elegant floral earrings. She added a touch of contrast with a sleek black leather bag that had a twisted strap.
Her beauty look for the glamorous occasion was soft and understated. She wore shimmery gold eyeshadow, long lashes, and a touch of pink on her lips. Her dark brown hair was styled with a clean middle part and a perfectly sleek finish.
At the time, many fans scratched their heads, wondering why she would pick such a transparent white dress for a wedding. They didn’t realize it was a thoughtful choice, perfectly honoring the couple’s specific dress code.
Lipa is well-known for her bold and sexy style. With this revelation out of the way, fans are now eagerly waiting to see what she’ll wear for her own wedding.
She and actor Callum Turner confirmed their engagement to British Vogue in June. “Yes, we are engaged,” they shared. Experts estimate her ring, a beautiful circular diamond set on a thick gold band, is worth a six-figure sum and weighs around 3 to 4 carats.