Sabrina Carpenter Defends Lingerie Tour Outfits: 'Femininity Means Corsets and Garter Belts'

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has clapped back at critics who have taken issue with her lingerie-inspired tour outfits, declaring that femininity for her includes "corsets and garter belts."

Sabrina Carpenter is unfazed by the backlash she has received over her risqué stage costumes. The 25-year-old pop star has taken the stage in revealing bodysuits and lace fits during her ongoing Short n' Sweet Tour, drawing criticism from some who believe her attire is inappropriate.

However, Carpenter is standing her ground, asserting that her outfits are a reflection of her embrace of femininity. "But you'll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing," she told TIME magazine. "And to that I just say, 'Don't come to the show,' and that's OK."

Sabrina Carpenter Defends Lingerie Tour Outfits: 'Femininity Means Corsets and Garter Belts'

Carpenter argues that her stage attire is an integral part of her performance, as it empowers her to overcome the inherent fear associated with performing in front of a large audience. "The scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it's nothing," she explained. "If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that's what you've got to do."

The "Taste" singer emphasizes that her definition of femininity is fluid and multifaceted. "Femininity is something that I've always embraced," she said. "And if right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy robes or whatever the f---, then that's what that means."

Sabrina Carpenter Defends Lingerie Tour Outfits: 'Femininity Means Corsets and Garter Belts'

Carpenter acknowledges that she has faced criticism on social media for her provocative outfits. However, she has found solace in the support of her close friends, who she says do not encounter the same level of negativity. "Someone told me this, whenever I would get upset or feel like I'm the only one getting criticized for something other people are able to do seemingly so freely: I'm the one that's seeing all the negative s--- about myself. My friends don't see that," she told TIME.

As Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour continues, she remains committed to expressing herself authentically through her wardrobe. "I'm the one that's getting to have the experience and to get to live in it," she said. "So, I'm not going to let anybody ruin that for me."

Sabrina Carpenter Defends Lingerie Tour Outfits: 'Femininity Means Corsets and Garter Belts'

Carpenter also noted the double standard that often exists when women's bodies are scrutinized. "It's unfortunate that it's ever been something to criticize, because truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it's nothing," she said. "If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that's what you've got to do."

Carpenter's tour has been met with critical acclaim, with critics praising her energetic performances and infectious stage presence. Her latest album, "Short N' Sweet," has also been a commercial success, with three songs charting in the top 10 of the Billboard 100 for five consecutive weeks.

Sabrina Carpenter Defends Lingerie Tour Outfits: 'Femininity Means Corsets and Garter Belts'