If the last time you saw singer Lily Allen was as a baby faced 21-year-old singing her hit “Smile”, you may have missed the fact that the 38-year old is now a serious theatre actress appearing in 2:22 A Ghost Story – for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award – and, most recently, The Pillowman.
But the real story is the singer-turned-thespian’s fashion renaissance. For the last few months, Allen has been leaving London’s Duke of York theatre in a series of jaw-dropping outfits – and fans and fashion editors alike can’t get enough.
“The role that I’m doing is pretty harrowing,” Allen wrote on her Instagram, referring to the part of Katurian in The Pillowman. “It’s nice to come offstage and transition into something glamorous, it really helps me to separate from what’s happened on stage.”
Here are eight of Lily Allen’s best looks so far.
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1. Barbiecore with Magda Butrym
2. Self-Portrait two-piece
This floral-embroidered lace cropped shirt and shorts co-ord was one of the starkest reminders yet that Allen is in a new phase of life. The actress kept the look ultra-modern with a pair of white Christian Louboutin stilettos, slicked back hair, and a single finishing touch: a pair of pastel Bond Street fan earrings by Lebanese L’Atelier Nawbar.
3. Ethereal in Erdem
This August post-show outfit is up there as one of our favourites. From Erdem’s spring 2023 collection, the coral midi dress’ sheer white corset made the petite star look gorgeous and ethereal – and just screamed summer.
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4. Queen of the night in Armani
The ultra-wide leg trousers formed the perfect contrast to her matching bolero with three quarter-length sleeves, which she wore with nothing underneath to enhance the silhouette further.
5. Pretty in pink with VB
Some of Allen’s best looks have been her simplest, and this delicate Victoria Beckham design is no different. The pale bubblegum pink dress had drape sleeves and a boat neck, and the actress opted for a pair of sky-high Louboutins to finish the look.
6. Tay Tay take 2
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