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CARRIE Underwood appears headed for unprecedented success as an American Idol judge if she continues her fashion and fitness endeavors, a stylist says.
She claimed that Katy Perry’s replacement on the hit ABC music show would exceed expectations, given her “more authentic” approach to celebrity style, and would even outshine her “flawed” predecessor.
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Carrie, 41, shared a clamp on Instagram on Monday, showing her on stage in Cleveland.
The mother of two was dressed in gold hot pants, a black top and a glittering silver top.
“Super sexy in sparkly silver and gold,” one fan commented, while another called her “sexy Carrie.”
Famous stylist Lalla Bronstein suggested that Carrie felt confident in hot pants because of her “killer legs.”
“Carrie wants to wear these hot pants to show off her best side,” she told The US Sun.
“She has such amazing legs and wears all kinds of styles at 40.
“Carrie shows off her fantastic legs, so the choice of hot pants could show that she enjoys working out.
“These fashion looks are also about Carrie being an authentic star and showing her best side.”
Carrie was announced as a new judge on American Idol on Thursday.
She will join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie in the eighth season, which will air on ABC in spring 2025.
She will replace 39-year-old Katy, who reportedly left the series in May to revive her music career.
“But I need to get back into my own rhythm,” the Roar hitmaker told Jimmy Kimmel in February.
STAY REAL
According to Lalla, Carrie’s “unique” style will resonate well with the Idol audience.
“Carrie’s style will work well on a show like American Idol,” she said.
“Carrie will be a successful judge because she is so true to herself.
When stars are not true to themselves and don’t have a unique look, things can get difficult.
Lalla Bronstein
“Carrie is authentic, without following trends like Katy Perry.
“This will go down well with the show and the audience.
“She dresses authentically, while Katy dresses with the trends of the moment.
“If stars aren’t true to themselves and don’t have a unique look, things can get difficult.”
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KATY’S PROVOCATIVE PERSONALITY
Katy’s recent foray into the fashion world took place in Paris in June.
The Firework singer struggled after the weak reactions to her pop comeback.
Professor Carolyn Mair told The US Sun that Katy did not look like “her authentic self” during Paris Fashion Week.
Katy is approaching 40 and is all about fashion, but Carrie will have a refreshing role in the show.
Lalla Bronstein
“We can see that Katy tried to rise to the musical challenges and look resilient and tough,” she said.
“The person in all those provocative outfits did not meet expectations.
“These clothes were also Katy’s armor, chosen to protect her and represent a stronger personality than her authentic self.”
Suits you
Bronstein claimed that Katy’s “big fashion” attempts contrasted with Carrie’s “refreshing” style.
“Katy loves statement pieces and takes them off the runway,” she said.
“These are bold and distinctive pieces.
“Katy can also exhibit a quiet sophistication, depending on the occasion.
“Katy is approaching 40 and is all about big fashion, but Carrie will have a refreshing role in the show.
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“When you’re forty, you can wear anything as long as you have confidence.
“Carrie wears what suits her figure.
“She has so much confidence wearing all those hot pants and boots.”
Following Carrie’s announcement, she appeared on Good Morning America on Friday.
The country star paired denim hot pants with boots and a multi-colored cropped jacket, showing off her underwear on set.
STRIKING STAR
According to Bronshtein, Carrie has become “smart” with her appearance.
She indicated that she can combine hot pants well with striking tops and boots.
“She wears her cowboy boots, tops and hot pants in a modern way,” she said.
The hot pants also show off all that Carrie has achieved in the gym.
Lalla Bronstein
“Carrie looks unique and shows a sophisticated twist.
“In general, she likes rhinestones, lace, silk, glitter and textured fabrics.
“She’s pretty smart with everything, and she styles it in a unique waynot adhering to trends.
“When you wear glitter, sparkles and fabrics like this, it’s all about standing out.
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“But without looking at trends and still getting attention.
“It’s also about how she combines elements with the hot pants to distract from them.”
Interestingly, Carrie launched a fitness app, fit52in 2020 and continues to show her workouts on Instagram.
Lalla suggested that the star used style to promote her healthy body.
It took Carrie years to find her style.
Lalla Bronstein
“The hot pants also show off all Carrie’s achievements in the gym,” she added.
“They are short hot pants, but that is possible because she has very muscular legs.
“She’s been spending a lot of time in the gym. She wants to show off her legs.”
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The Before He Cheats singer and Idol host Ryan Seacrest is sharing Idol flashbacks on Instagram.
In a 2005 photo, the country star wore a long, flowing dress when she won the show.
Her blonde hair was curled and she wore neutral makeup.
FINDING FAME
Lalla said this as she now looked at Carrie; it was as if they were “two different people.”
“It took Carrie years to find her style,” she said.
“She discovered it in her forties and is only now fully embracing it.
“Since her first appearance on American Idol, we’ve seen two different people.
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“When she first started on American Idol, Carrie didn’t have her own style; she wore plaid shirts and jeans.
“Her appearance is so different now, but that’s all because Carrie is in her forties now.
“She has finally found a style that reflects her true personality.”
The Oklahoma native rose to fame after winning Idol season 4 over Bo Bice.
Carrie later won eight Grammy Awards and twelve Billboard Music Awards, among others.
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In 2015, she launched a fashion line called CALIA by Carrie and headlined a successful residency in Las Vegas.
When her residency was extended, the star began unpacking rhinestones and tassels.
Interestingly, Carrie once claimed that Reese Witherspoon was her fashion icon.
“Reese Witherspoon is just one of my favorites,” she said We weekly from 2011.
“She just seems so normal, and I’ve had the pleasure of being in her company, and she’s just so sweet.
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“I feel like we have pretty much the same body shape… we’re both smaller and can wear the same things,” the Cry Pretty singer added.
PERFECT PINS
“Carrie has legs like that and adds other things to them so she doesn’t look older,” Bronshtein added.
“She’s not trying to look younger.
“She doesn’t look old in hot pants because she exercises and takes care of her body.
“In her twenties, Carrie had no unique style and she didn’t experiment.
“She turned 40 and started wearing different clothes.
“Wearing these hot pants is a perfect way for Carrie to show off her legs and figure.”
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