Gwen Stefani kicked off the holiday season with not one, not two, but three bold outfit changes during her live performance at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, and they instantly stirred controversy.
On Wednesday, December 3, the 56-year-old opened the iconic New York City event, performing some of her greatest hits alongside Brad Paisley, Laufey, Marc Anthony, and more.
Highlights
- Gwen Stefani’s “inappropriate” and daring onstage outfit at the Christmas event sparked intense backlash on social media.
- Fans of the pop icon expressed disappointment, debating her age, the traditional nature of the event, and her fashion choices.
- Despite the criticism, some supporters defended Gwen, comparing her wardrobe to performers like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.
But instead of praise, social media lit up with criticism, with viewers deeming her wardrobe “inappropriate” for a family show.
“Outfit way too short and not appropriate for a family show… Wish this lady would wear clothes that were actually cute & covered her,” one critic wrote.
Gwen Stefani partook in the 93rd annual event, signaling the start of the holiday season alongside several notable names from the music industry
The annual tradition lit up Midtown Manhattan with a 75-foot Norway Spruce from East Greenbush, New York, decorated with 50,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski star.
The ceremony was hosted by country icon Reba McEntire, along with news anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie, drawing thousands of viewers in person and millions more watching live on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Gwen Stefani opened the show in a bright pink ensemble while performing her holiday original track, Shake the Snow Globe.
Her dress featured an off-shoulder, deep neckline paired with an asymmetrical skirt that rose high on her thighs in the front but flowed long and voluminous in the back.
For her second performance of the night, she switched into a pale pink, long-sleeved minidress that barely covered her legs as she performed Hot Cocoa, from her You Make Me Feel Like Christmas deluxe album.
This year’s performance marked Stefani’s fifth run at the beloved event, with her debut dating back to 2017
Gwen wrapped up her appearances this year in a dazzling green gown while singing the same holiday track from her 2017 album.
The gown featured another asymmetrical, flowy skirt that put her legs on display, especially as she moved along to the beat of the song.
Fans criticized all three of her outfit choices for being overly revealing, especially given the traditional and family-oriented nature of the annual event.
One viewer wrote, “I like Gwen, but she needs someone to help her dress more classy.”
Another added, “I thought she forgot her pants… She a mom she’s disgusting!”
A third chimed in, “Gwen Stefani is wearing the most inappropriate outfit for a family show!!! Disgusting how short her dress is.”
The 56-year-old put her legs on display in all three of her risqué outfit changes during the performance
However, not everyone played fashion police; some defended Gwen’s wardrobe choices, arguing that she “pulled off” the looks “better” than many younger stars.
One supporter even compared her to pop girlies like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, despite the decades-wide age gap between Stefani and her modern-day peers.
They wrote, “I enjoyed it. She wore as much, if not more, than most stars of any age. I mean, she covered more than most prom and hoco dresses I see on young girls. She’s covering more than Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.”ADVERTISEMENT
