Dua Lipa is proving that the hot pants trend is here to stay, even as the temperatures dip. The pop sensation, known for championing leg-baring looks over the summer, has mastered the art of reimagining this bold style for every occasion—and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
During her Radical Optimism Tour, after wrapping up the first of her two shows at Tokyo’s Saitama Super Arena, Lipa shared a fresh take on her signature hot pants style with her Instagram followers. In the post-show photos, she paired black leather hot pants with a matching silver-grommet belt, cinching her high-waisted look for a flattering and edgy silhouette. But it wasn’t just the leather shorts that made the look stand out—it was the unexpected preppy touch she added on top.
Lipa threw on a butter-yellow cardigan, wearing the cozy, distressed knit partially unbuttoned to reveal a lacy layer underneath. The soft, pastel shade of the cardigan contrasted beautifully with the tough leather and added a playful, feminine touch to the overall outfit. To balance out the mix of textures, she completed the look with sheer black tights and slouchy black leather boots, creating a perfect juxtaposition of edgy and sweet.
The ensemble was accented with matching gold and diamond jewelry, including several rings, a colorful stack of friendship bracelets on her left wrist, and a chunky diamond-encrusted chain necklace that added an extra layer of sparkle. Gold hoop earrings completed the look, making her outfit glisten with every move. A small red purse added a final pop of color to the otherwise monochrome leather-heavy look.
For makeup, Lipa kept things bold and graphic with black winged eyeliner, while her dark brown hair was styled behind her ears for a sleek, polished finish. The singer captioned the Instagram post with excitement for the crowd in Tokyo: “TOKYO TOWER RECORDS!!! I LOVED MEETING YOU GUYS LAST NIGHT AND I’M SO READY FOR NIGHT 1 OF 2 IN YOUR CITY!!!!!”
Whether she’s on stage or off, Dua Lipa continues to show how to effortlessly mix edgy and preppy, proving once again that she’s the queen of versatile fashion.
