Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet tour is making waves, but it’s not just her vocal performance that has fans talking—it’s also her daring fashion choices. At a recent stop in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center, Carpenter took the stage in a striking red lingerie-inspired outfit, a bold move that has left her fanbase split. While some embraced her confident look, others found it to be “corny” or over-the-top.
Carpenter’s Philadelphia show, part of her first arena tour, saw the pop star channeling a playful, 70s-era variety show vibe. The stage was designed like her “penthouse,” complete with lacquered white staircases, a heart-shaped mirror, and an alcove for her band. Her setlist was stacked with hits, including a powerful opener featuring the crowd-favorite “Taste,” from her sixth album, Short N’ Sweet. At one point, she even incorporated a cheeky onstage pajama party while crooning “Lie to Girls,” offering fans a playful and theatrical experience.
But it’s her outfits that have sparked the most discussion over on Reddit, particularly the red ensemble in Philadelphia. Some users couldn’t get enough of her bold aesthetic, with user natsugrayerza remarking, “She looks hot! The red fits her energy perfectly” and others noting the connection to her hometown’s love of the Phillies, who were in the midst of Red October.
However, not everyone was impressed. A vocal contingent criticized the outfit, with Reddit user dambles claiming it made her look “plastic,” and another lamenting that her outfits were starting to feel repetitive: “It’s all the same—sexy lingerie + heels.”
Even so, Sabrina Carpenter’s Philly performance wasn’t just about the visual spectacle. During the tour, she has charmed her audience with covers, including a fan-favorite rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl,” which many regarded as suiting her persona. By all accounts, Carpenter has kept the energy high throughout her 90-minute sets, typically ending with a well-received performance of “Espresso,” complete with a confetti-filled finale.
While the online debates over her outfits rage on, Sabrina Carpenter’s fans continue to flood her concerts, proving that whether loved or criticized, she’s a pop star who knows how to keep people talking.
If you’re curious, here’s a rundown of the setlist at the show:
- Taste
- Good Graces
- Slim Pickins
- Tornado Warnings
- Lie To Girls
- decode
- Bed Chem
- Feather
- Fast Times
- Read Your Mind
- Sharpest Tool
- opposite
- because i liked a boy
- Coincidence
- Busy Woman (unreleased)
- Nonsense
- Dumb & Poetic
- Juno
- Please Please Please
- Don’t Smile
- Espresso
As is typical of Sabrina Carpenter, it’s a vibrant mix of pop hits, heartfelt ballads, and playful moments that showcase her range as a performer and artist.
Sabrina Speaks to Accusations of Lipsyncing
Notably, earlier in the tour, Sabrina Carpenter faced accusations of lip-syncing, which she addressed head-on in the comments of a viral TikTok video. In response to a user claiming she was only partially singing live, she actually responded in the comment section and said: “I sing live at every show 100%. Would you like to speak to my audio engineers?” The next night, she performed without a backing track, proving her vocal prowess and demonstrating the confidence that has defined her latest era.
As her tour continues, it’s clear that Sabrina Carpenter is setting her own rules.
