6 “Ugly” '90s Trends Dua Lipa Wears Like A Pro

Celebrity Style Visible lingerie reigns supreme. by Avery Matera April 21, 2022 David M. Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Christian Augustin/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Dua Lipa is a head-turner, to be sure, marching to the beat of her own drum style wise. Be it on stage or off, she loves to take a questionable trend from decades past and turn it into a hyper-chic look worth copying. Ahead, all the times Dua turned the “ugly” so freaking cute.

Visible Thongs

Instagram.com/@dualipa With the utmost Y2K appeal, Lipa often wears a thong that rides inches above her low-rise jeans. The pop star shows off her panties so often, they’re more of an accessory than an undergarment at this point.

Savage Not Sorry Lace Thong Savage x Fenty Shop Lipa’s exact undies — this lacey, turquoise number from Savage x Fenty. $23 See on Savage x Fenty

Bras as Tops

Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Dua is a champion of underwear-as-outerwear, often pairing sultry lace bras with sporty track pants for a contrasting look that turns heads.

Maison Lejaby Unpadded Demi-Cup Bra Free People Highlighter underwire will certainly stand out in a crowd — even if you don’t wear it as boldly as Lipa. $90 See on Free People

Low-Rise Jeans

Neil Mockford/GC Images/Getty Images Drawing inspiration from some of the early-aughts style greats, Lipa loves a low-rise silhouette. She paired the slouchy bottoms with a structured corset top for much-needed balance.

Denim Forum The Tomboy Low Rise Baggy 30L Aritzia Go for an all-over slouch when shopping for low-rise jeans, instead of an authenticly ‘00s tight fit. It’s a bit more subtle. $110 See on Aritzia

Platform Flip Flops

MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images On the beach and elsewhere, the performer loves those early-aughts trends — particularly the polarizing platform flip-flop. She has styled the chunky shoe with bodycon dresses and bikinis alike.

Contempo Black Steve Madden Go back to the brand that started it all two decades ago and shop a Steve Madden pair for grins. $75 See on Steve Madden

Matchy-Matchy

Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images Dua Lipa’s dressing mantra is ‘go big or go home.’ Evidence: when she coordinated her shoes, pants, and puffer jacket in the same bold, graphic print.

In The Style x Lorna Luxe Houndstooth Tailored Jacket ASOS This dramatic (but somehow also professional?) two-piece set harkens back to Dua Lipa’s winter wonderland look, thanks to the b&w print. $48 See on ASOS

Cow Print

Instagram.com/@dualipa If you’re going to go for it… go for it . And Dua Lipa did just that in a green-tinted, cow print mini dress for a bike ride of all things.

Cow Print Satin Mini Slip Dress Nasty Gal A western slip dress can easily be layered under or over and paired with everything from flat sandals to chunky combat boots. $78 See on Nasty Gal