I'm not talking about a dress with a high hemline or some seriously short shorts; starlets everywhere are going out in little more than their underwear.
Lady Gaga and Rhianna are two of the biggest culprits of this fashion offense. Performing pants-less is how Gaga first got the attention of a crowd. In an interview that was posted on Perez Hilton's website, she claimed that she played a show in her underwear simply to get the audience's attention.
Style is undeniably used in order to get the attention of the world; people dress in flashy clothes, bright colors, or in a complete lack of clothing in order to garner the attention of the general public. This trend of going out in little more than boy-short styled underwear is definitely an attention getter.
Leotards and unitards have also been on the rise as this growing trend has surfaced. Various performers, including Ke$ha and Beyonce, have worn leotards in music videos and life performances. Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video, which is arguably one of the most acclaimed music videos of all time, features the singer wearing a high cut leotard and dancing vicariously.
From a performance standpoint, leotards can be considered practical attire. One of the best things to wear while performing a dance routine, it is definitely functional. Using leotards as general attire, however, is something I find puzzling. Camel toes and too much leg can be a bit overwhelming when you're just trying to go grocery shopping.
As a whole, I think this trend may be something that we should leave to the stage and the professionals. Let's face it; your professor is hardly going to take you seriously when you show up to class in something resembling your undies.
