On December 13, Lily Allen donned a sleek black dress for her first SNL performance in 18 years. The British musician took the stage to perform two tracks, “Sleepwalking” and “Madeline,” from her new album, West End Girl.” For her performance of “Madeline,” she opted for a little black minidress, which has since become a trending topic among netizens.
Lily Allen wows in a black minidress for SNL
Take a look at Lily Allen stealing the show at SNL in a black minidress right here:
For her latest SNL appearance, the “Hard Out Here” singer wore a strapless black dress with a structured, body-hugging silhouette. The front bodice featured a series of small black bow accents arranged vertically, creating a corset-like effect with subtle cutouts between each bow. This lacing-style design not only added structure but also an edgy hint to the otherwise classic LBD.
This lacing-style design not only added structure but also an edgy hint to the otherwise classic LBD. At the end of Allen’s performance of her song “Madeline,” actress Dakota Johnson also emerged from behind the sheer curtains on stage as the fictional woman she sang about.
Meanwhile, fans online were in awe of Lily Allen’s performance, with one Instagram user commenting, “So stunning.” Another fan added, “That album is everything!! Love her and this performance.” Furthermore, a third user even complimented her dress and alluded to the musician’s recent split from her ex-husband, David Harbour. They wrote, “I can recognize a revenge dress when I see one.”
