Olivia Rodrigo's latest appearance has sparked debate on social media. The singer was criticized after wearing a babydoll-style dress that some netizens deemed too childlike. Recently, Olivia has consistently embraced retro and feminine looks for her new album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love."
One of her most frequently worn items is a babydoll dress with a flared cut and girly details. Controversy arose after Olivia appeared at the Spotify Billions Club event in Barcelona on Saturday (May 9, 2026).
She wore an embellished puff-sleeve top designed by Generation78 without pants, paired with high-top black boots from Dr. Martens. The outfit featured a retro feel similar to the outfit she wore in the "Drop Dead" music video.
However, the style drew sharp criticism on social media, with many netizens deeming her look too childish. "Can Olivia Rodrigo dress like a normal pop star and stop trying to look like a toddler?" wrote one user X. Another comment also said that Olivia's dress looked like a baby's sleepwear complete with diaper cover.
"We need to talk about this weird trend of overly sexualized pop stars dressing up like little girls," wrote another, comparing Olivia to Sabrina Carpenter, who also wore a babydoll. Despite this, many fans have defended the "Vampire" singer, believing the public has misunderstood the history and concept of the babydoll dress.
"Olivia Rodrigo is making a lot of throwbacks during this era," wrote fan account @liviefiles. "While the name can be confusing, the history and design of the babydoll actually relates to adult women's lingerie, not children's clothing," defended another fan.
The babydoll dress itself is a short, loose-fitting dress characterized by feminine details like lace, ribbons, ruffles, and sheer materials like chiffon or silk. This style first became popular in the 1940s and enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s thanks to grunge musicians like Courtney Love.
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