From a dissolving couture gown to combat boots and graphic tees, the singer’s opening night wardrobe blends theatrical reveals with casual signatures.
On September 25, Olivia Rodrigo launched her Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, delivering a series of visually striking outfits that mirrored the event’s theme. The opening performance of “The Cure” featured a custom Hussein Chalayan white gown that dissolved under a stage rain effect, unveiling a bright red minidress beneath. Stylist sisters Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo acknowledged the designer’s contribution on Instagram. The creator previously drew praise for comparable dissolving garments during Paris Fashion Week in 2015, cementing the surprise garment swap as a defining tour moment.
Beneath the dissolving exterior, Rodrigo wore ultra-sheer Wolford tights and Dr. Martens leather knee-high boots. The sturdy footwear balanced the romantic cut of the dresses, injecting a combat-inspired edge into an otherwise soft silhouette. Later during the set, she transitioned into a white babydoll number for “Drop Dead,” which closely resembles a custom iteration of Dilara Findikoglu’s The Girl in a Room Dress. The garment’s lace and ribbon accents align with her stated aesthetic preferences. “my Pinterest is all babydoll dresses and ’70s necklines. I want it all to feel fun and laid-back,” she noted in April. The Delgadillo sisters previously told British Vogue that her aesthetic is “effortless, feminine, with a slightly undone feel.”
For a lighter moment, the performer paired a graphic T-shirt with micro hot-pink shorts and “orchid” pink checkerboard Vans. The casual outfit echoed her past concert wardrobe while introducing a vivid color palette. During “Deja Vu,” she opted for a minimalist composition consisting of a fitted white ribbed tank and loose blue jeans, providing a relaxed counterpoint to the production’s heavier costume changes. The evening featured a darker segment where she wore a black leather mini dress and coordinating choker for “Traitor” and “Cigarette Smoke.” The sleek outfit, which shares design cues with an R&M Leathers piece featuring silver sleeve hardware, underscored the rebellious undertones present throughout her new material.