Chappell Roan Defends Her Daring Grammy Outfit as 'Not Outrageous'

Wed Feb 04 2026 03:55:45 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent Instagram post, pop star Chappell Roan addressed the reactions to her revealing outfit at the Grammy Awards, asserting that it was merely 'awesome and weird' rather than shocking.

Following her appearance in a striking Mugler ensemble that featured nipple rings and minimal coverage, Chappell Roan responded to criticisms by stating she found the outfit fun and not particularly outrageous. Her look, which garnered much attention, has sparked discussions about fashion norms and body positivity, with supporters calling her a style icon amidst mixed opinions.

Chappell Roan has laughed off the reaction to the revealing outfit she wore on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday. The US pop star removed her red chiffon cape to reveal a matching draped dress hung from nipple rings, leaving virtually all of her top half exposed.

The Mugler ensemble was one of the most talked-about outfits at this year's ceremony. Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit, the star posted on Instagram. The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D.

Some fans praised Roan's style, describing her as a goddess and an icon in response to her Instagram post. Referencing Justin Bieber's performance on Sunday wearing just boxer shorts, one fan wrote: If Justin can perform in his underwear without anyone batting an eyelid, you can rock pierced pasties diva. Misogyny.

However, not everyone appreciated her bold fashion choice. Some comments on social media questioned the appropriateness of her outfit, with one user stating, I love her but this is too much. Is she gonna get banned? Another added, I don't know what people have against wearing clothes.

Fashion writer Alex Fullerton commented on Roan's outfit, noting Mugler's legacy of working with transparent designs since the 80s, yet acknowledging the daring nature of Roan's look. Roan was nominated for two Grammys on Sunday for her work, but left the event empty-handed.

Known for her individual style and hits like Pink Pony Club and Good Luck, Babe!, Chappell Roan is an alter ego for Kayleigh Amstutz, described as a more flamboyant and rebellious persona. In an earlier interview, she mentioned the challenges of maintaining such a vibrant character constantly.