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Sabrina Carpenter Slams Critics of Her Lingerie-Inspired Tour Outfits: ‘Don’t Come’

Sabrina Carpenter Slams Critics of Her Lingerie-Inspired Tour Outfits: ‘Don’t Come’

Sabrina Carpenter applauds criticism of her onstage outfits. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG

Sabrina Carpenter wants haters to please, please, not attend her “Short n’ Sweet” tour.

The “Taste” singer responded to those who criticized the lingerie-inspired outfits she performs in on stage by speaking to Time magazine for a cover story published Wednesday.

“To that, I just say, don’t come to the show, and that’s OK,” the former Disney Channel star, 25, said.

“Don’t come to the show,” the singer told his haters. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG
She said the backlash came from “casual moms who have strong opinions.” Sara Feigin for Page Six

Carpenter called backlash from “the casual mom who has a strong opinion about how you should dress” an “unfortunate” scenario.

She explained: “Truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is going on stage in front of so many people and having to perform as if nothing happened.

“If the only thing that helps you achieve this is how comfortable you feel while dressing, then that’s what you need to do,” she continued.

She defended acting in what makes her “comfortable” in an interview with Time magazine. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG
The actress called performing on stage “the scariest thing in the world.” Getty Images for MTV

Elsewhere in the interview, the songwriter noted that she would have been “a lot more nervous and intimidated” if she had experienced her current level of fame at a younger age.

Now, Carpenter feels “so prepared for these moments.”

The “Girl Meets World” alum released her album “Short ‘n Sweet” in August, and her tour kicks off the following month.

The international tour started in September and will end in March next year. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG
She has appeared on stage in several Victoria’s Secret ensembles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG

With the help of her stylist, Jared Ellner, Carpenter brought to the stage a range of custom Victoria’s Secret looks, each adorned with more than 150,000 hand-placed crystals.

The sets took more than 140 hours each, according to the brand.

Carpenter also wore a vintage Victoria’s Secret corset, briefs and bow-tie train for her Time cover – an outfit first worn on the catwalk by Naomi Campbell in 1997.

Carpenter told Time on Wednesday that she has “always embraced” femininity. Photograph by Charlotte Rutherford for TIME
To the performer, this might mean “corsets and garter belts and fluffy dresses or whatever.” Sara Feigin for Page Six

The Broadway star called femininity something she has “always embraced” in her style selections.

“If right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy dresses or whatever, then that’s what it means,” she said.

Carpenter’s international tour is scheduled to conclude in March 2025.