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Following her eye-catching appearance at the Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan faced mixed reactions regarding her revealing outfit. The pop artist dismissed the outrage, stating she believes her look is 'not that outrageous.' Her Mugler dress, held up by nipple rings, sparked conversation about modesty and freedom in fashion, echoing similar sentiments seen with other celebrities. Roan encourages her fans to embrace uniqueness and self-expression despite the criticism.
Chappell Roan has laughed off the reaction to the revealing outfit she wore on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday. The US pop star removed her red chiffon cape on the red carpet to reveal a matching draped dress hung from nipple rings, leaving virtually all of her top half exposed. The Mugler ensemble was one of the most talked-about outfits at this year's ceremony. 'Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit,' the star posted on Instagram. 'The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D.' Some fans praised Roan's style, describing her as 'a goddess' and 'an icon' in response to her own Insta post. Referencing Justin Bieber's performance on Sunday wearing just boxer shorts, one wrote: 'If Justin can perform in his underwear without anyone batting an eyelid, you can rock pierced pasties, diva. Misogyny.' Others voiced differing opinions, with some suggesting her outfit was too much.Roan, who was nominated for two Grammys but did not win, is recognized for her individual style and hits including Pink Pony Club, Hot to Go and Good Luck, Babe! Known for her flamboyant persona, she describes Chappell as a 'larger-than-life, drag queen version of myself,' allowing her the freedom to be rebellious and risqué.
