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What to wear to Sabrina Carpenter's “Short n' Sweet” tour when it stops in Philly on Tuesday

When Sabrina Carpenter hits town on Tuesday for the homecoming stop of her “Short n' Sweet” tour, the pop star's fans will likely make the Wells Fargo Center look like the Met Gala with their playful, eye-catching outfits.

The Philadelphia show is the ninth stop on Carpenter's tour, which shares its name with her blockbuster summer album. At every concert so far, many fans have emulated Carpenter's feminine, daring tour wardrobe – this includes lots of glitter, platform boots and corsets.


MORE: Sabrina Carpenter talks about the success of “Short n' Sweet” in a new “CBS Sunday Morning” interview.


“Every now and then there’s still a mom who has a strong opinion about how you should dress,” Carpenter said TIME Magazine about her concert looks. “And to that I just say: Don’t come to the show and that’s fine. It's unfortunate that there was ever anything to criticize because, honestly, getting on stage in front of so many people is the scariest thing in the world.” And if the only thing that helps you is the kind and way is how you feel comfortable, then you have to do that.

Whether you feel most comfortable in a concert t-shirt and jeans or prefer a killer short n' sweet look, here are some recommendations for a complete outfit Carpenter's Philly show – or any concert on the tour.

Boots, bows and babydoll dresses… oh my!

When it comes to dressing like Carpenter, think of the modern Bratz doll. The Bucks County native often wears shirts and dresses with heart details – whether heart-shaped shirts or items with heart-shaped necklines. She also wears baby t-shirts and crop tops, babydoll tops and dresses, corsets, two-piece suits, and miniskirts with sequins or ruffles. As for coloring, she sometimes dabbles in black and darker colors, but on this tour she was mostly seen in pastels, particularly baby yellow, baby pink, and baby blue.

@erin._.keenan Everyone ate #fyp #sabrinacarpenter #shortandsweet #boston ♬ Bed Chem – Sabrina Carpenter

They could also embody one of Carpenter's recent music videos – beachy pastels or coffee designs for “Espresso”, mafia vibes for “Please Please Please” or bloodthirsty chic for “Taste”. Really running at the last minute? You can always opt for a Phillies t-shirt – Carpenter is a fan – or make your own t-shirt inspired by a shirt Carpenter wore, like this “Jesus was a Carpenter” t-shirt, that she wore at Coachella.

Based on photos from her previous concerts, Carpenter's tour merch fits the theme perfectly. So you can always show up in a plain t-shirt or tank top and purchase concert merch to wear to the show.

In her song “Taste,” Carpenter begins by saying, “I leave quite an impression, five feet to be exact.” To complement her “Short n' Sweet” statue, the singer often wears platform boots and heels. On this tour, she wore sparkly boots with heart-shaped patterns and cutouts. However, fans seem to have chosen white boots as their footwear of choice.

When it comes to accessories, hair bows are a popular addition to Carpenter's flirty aesthetic. Tights and sheer or lace socks work well for fans who wear dresses or skirts — and Carpenter usually writes sassy lyrics on hers. To highlight the cover of the Short n' Sweet album, you could apply a kiss of red lipstick to your shoulder, shirt, or nails. Complete the look with a bouncy blow-dry, sparkly jewelry, and lots of glitter spray, and you're ready to go!

@arronjustin outfit check! 💋❤️ @Sabrina Carpenter #shortnsweet ♬ Kind regards – Sabrina Carpenter

Before the tour began, Team Sabrina's Instagram account (the “official home for all things Sabrina Carpenter”) released a style guide for fans that included many of the suggestions above. They also recommend bringing a clear handbag. If you're bringing a handbag to the Philly show, keep in mind that Wells Fargo Center guidelines allow bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches.

Show off your outfit at these photo ops at the Wells Fargo Center

If you're going to Carpenter's sold-out show at the Wells Fargo Center – and there are still some (expensive) resale tickets available on Ticketmaster and secondary markets – there are plenty of opportunities to show off your perfectly crafted outfit on Instagram (with the official hashtag #PhillyShortnSweet, of course).

The Wells Fargo Center will be lit pink in honor of the singer's first headlining performance there, and Carpenter's face will be projected onto the LED video boards outside.

Inside, here are the photo ops that will be available:

• East Food Hall: A “stage setup” by Sabrina Carpenter consists of a stage with the SC logo as a floor sticker. It features a spotlight and a dazzling microphone stand.
• 11th Street Accordion Doors: A “Feather Photobooth” has a backdrop of a white feather wall and red and pink lip-shaped LED lights.
• Premium entry: A “Taste” music video setup includes a lace bed frame and mattress, pink sheets and ruffle-style pillows.
• 11th Street Atrium: A “Red Heart Cut Out” consists of an 8-by-8-foot piece of plywood with a heart-shaped cutout surrounded by red roses for photos to be taken within.
• Gritty command: A graphic from the “Espresso” music video includes a snapshot of Carpenter and her dancers from the music video on the beach. There are themed props such as beach chairs, a pink heart-shaped children's pool, pink beach balls, sand castles and a pink striped umbrella.
• Section 108/109: The “Vanity Display + SC Marquee Letters” includes a vanity display that is available for concert-goers to take photos with. On the mirror there are kissing lips as well as a velvet mannequin and a feather robe. Pink and blue feather boas and red kissing lip tattoos are distributed here.

By Vanessa

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