Christina Aguilera dropped jaws when she stepped into the press night after-party for Burlesque: The Musical wearing what looked like lingerie turned style statement: a tiny distressed denim bodysuit with red embroidery, fishnet tights, and thigh-high black leather boots.
On top she added a cropped black leather jacket worn open to highlight her hourglass figure and play up her pin-up sensibility.
Right before, on the red carpet, she had given a gothic contrast, appearing in a bondage-inspired sheer black minidress that revealed her black lace bra and G-string beneath, with corset elements and metallic accents. But the after-party look felt like a reclamation of her bold Burlesque aesthetic.
Her denim bodysuit hugged tightly, plunging at the bust and cinched at the waist, with micro hot-pants attached, making it more provocative than casual. The red embroidery added a vintage flair.
She went full glam: slicked-back platinum hair, bold red lips, shimmering gold eyeshadow, dramatic eyeliner, and chandelier diamond earrings that glinted under the lights.
Critics and fans alike have called this look a daring move—even for Christina. Some praised her for embracing unapologetic sensuality, seeing it as a powerful statement about owning her body and legacy. Others questioned whether the outfit crossed into shock fashion, pushing too hard in a moment meant for promotion, not performance.
The outfit also underscores how Aguilera is leaning into method dressing. She’s not just promoting Burlesque: The Musical—she’s vivifying its spirit in her style choices.
Combining vintage denim, boudoir pieces, and accessorizing with leather and fishnet, she blurred the lines between costume and persona.
By choosing this bold, revealing look in a public, camera-filled setting, she invited comparisons. Some saw echoes of vintage pin-up models, others saw a throwback to her “Dirrty” era. Either way, the look is unapologetic, and that invites debate.
Her permission to wear something so explicit challenges norms around what is acceptable at promotional events. Several fashion watchers praised her fearlessness. Some questioned whether it distracts from the evening’s message or overshadows the production.
Nevertheless, the risk seems intentional. Aguilera showed she’s not here to sanitize her image. She’s revisiting her sensual roots, layering them with maturity and control. She controls the frame in which she displays herself, choosing when to shock and when to seduce.