Cost Of Glam: Dua Lipa Shares Struggle With Her Golden Globes' Gown

28-year-old pop star and actor Dua Lipa was the first-time nominee and presenter at the Golden Globes Awards. Her song Dance the Night from the box-office blockbuster Barbie was nominated in the Best Original Song category at the Golden Globe Awards. Dua Lipa had played the Mermaid Barbie in Barbie and chose to wear a mermaid gown for the Golden Globes.

Not just for her nomination, the young pop sensation also garnered widespread attention for her outfit. Lipa donned a custom-made black velvet mermaid Schiaparelli gown. The design featured the brand’s signature gold and diamond gilded bones along the bodice, in a skeletal layout. Along the back of the dress, the top half was held together with laces woven through matching gold studs. She indeed looked like a mermaid. 

Cost Of Glam: Dua Lipa Shares Struggle With Her Golden Globes' Gown

Dua Lipa stole eyeballs on the red carpet of the 81st Golden Globes Awards with her stunning black dress with golden embellishments and accessories complimented by her red hair and nails. While Lipa's gown was hailed by every fashion enthusiast in the industry putting many of her fans in awe, Lipa candidly shared her discomfort with the most loved dress of the night. 

Dua Lipa's struggle to sit down in her dress at the Golden Globes was no laughing matter (unless you're Dua Lipa herself, who handled it with hilarious grace). That Schiaparelli gown, while stunning, seemed designed more for striking poses than for settling into a chair as the tight corseting and intricate bone detailing were visually captivating, but also undeniably restrictive. It's a reminder that the price of high fashion can sometimes be literal discomfort.

The internet was abuzz with the video she posted, capturing her contortions as she tried to gracefully sink into her seat. It resonated with anyone who's ever sacrificed comfort for fashion, reminding us that the glamorous lives of celebrities come with their own set of, well, awkward moments.

Sharing a bunch of her videos and photos and demanded a recliner over the seats at the event as she wrote in her Instagram caption "Thank you @goldenglobes for such a beautiful night last night - the only thing missing was a reclining chair."

'Houdini' singer's lighthearted take on the situation, including her caption about needing a reclining chair, made it endearing and relatable. It showed that even amidst the glitz and glamour, celebrities are human and can laugh at themselves (and their wardrobe malfunctions). 

Her fans were also a sport as one wrote " “When you wear your standing dress to a sit-down event" while another opined “It’s not an everyday thing though, sometimes beauty needs sacrifice.”

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Why Dua Lipa's Light-Hearted Quip Is Important?

While Lipa's Golden Globes sitting struggle was a small moment that resonated with a lot of people, it was also a reminder that even celebrities have their awkward moments and that sometimes, the most comfortable thing to do is just laugh at yourself normalising the awkward.

The incident sparked conversations about unrealistic beauty standards, the pressure to always appear perfect, and the importance of body positivity. It's a reminder that it's okay to not be able to effortlessly navigate the world in a stunningly uncomfortable dress.

Celebrities getting candid about uncomfortable wardrobes is a positive trend that breaks down barriers, sparks important conversations, and encourages self-acceptance. It's a reminder that everyone experiences awkwardness, and that true beauty lies in embracing our imperfections and prioritizing both style and comfort. 

When celebrities openly critique the practicality and comfort of certain outfits, it puts pressure on the fashion industry to prioritize both style and wearability. This can lead to shifting the fashion narrative to the creation of more comfortable and functional clothing, even in the world of high fashion.

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