Sabrina Carpenter Tastes the Food-Inspired Fashion Trend With a Cherry Red Dress and Espresso-Hued Loewe Puzzle Bag

Of course, her dress was short n' sweet.

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Sabrina Carpenter at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in a gauzy white Vera Wang dress with a crystal bustier
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It's rare to find Sabrina Carpenter without her signature stacked platforms or curve-hugging corsets. But earlier today, the pop star's lingerie-inspired wardrobe took an unexpected turn for the cozy.

On May 22, Carpenter was photographed while taking a casual stroll through Hollywood Hills Park. She was delightfully over dressed, traipsing through the grassy lawn in a pair of criss-cross stiletto sandals (like Rihanna on a New York City subway grate circa 2016).

Carpenter's overall look, while simple in nature, was the physical embodiment of her 2024 record. The "Busy Woman" juggled both her designer handbag and a live puppy, while balancing on a pair of precarious pumps. She wore a cherry red cashmere sweater without pants, turning the boat-neck number into a makeshift mini dress—Short n' Sweet

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter was spotted at a Hollywood Hills Park looking radiant in a sheer red dress, cradling her adorable new puppy. Joined by friends for a laid-back afternoon, the singer completed her chic look with a Loewe handbag, effortlessly blending glam with casual charm. May 22

Sabrina Carpenter styled her red sweater dress with a Loewe Puzzle bag and stiletto sandals.

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From there, the "Espresso" singer added one of Loewe's most iconic bags in the same rich hue. She slung a $3,500 Puzzle over her shoulder for a hint of casual luxuriousness. Her outfit's only other details were a couple of diamond rings—one pear-shaped and the other taking the form of her initials, "SC."

While this 'fit feels laid-back, by Carpenter's standards (she usually prefers her outfits cloaked in a think blanket of lace and sequins), it does align with her deeply-held love of micro-mini hemlines.

Most of Carpenter's concert costumes require matching underpants to combat their shockingly short hemlines. And at the 2025 Met Gala she opted out of pants entirely, walking the famed museum steps in a suit-inspired onesie that was also the color of a rich caffeinated beverage.

Since Carpenter's hit song helped launch the food-themed fashion trend, it was only a matter of time before she tasted it herself.

Kelsey Stiegman
Kelsey Stiegman
Contributing Fashion Writer

Kelsey (she/her) is a freelance fashion editor and writer. At Marie Claire, she provides witty celeb style commentary, unpacking the style choices of stars like Zoë Kravitz, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and her fashion superhero, Rihanna. When she’s not tracking the personal style of Hollywood’s elite, Kelsey also covers designer collabs and industry news.

Before taking her talents to Marie Claire, Kelsey was the Senior Fashion Editor at Bustle, where she oversaw the site’s fashion coverage. Prior to Bustle, she came from a six-year stint at Seventeen. In her freelance era, Kelsey contributes to publications like InStyle, Cosmopolitan,and more. Follow @klstieg on Instagram for 'fit pics and travel recommendations.