Sabrina Carpenter teases new song in 'micro' shorts, fans are in awe
Some are saying the shorter the shorts, the better.
"Micro" shorts are officially making a comeback this summer after going away for a year or two, and it is all thanks to Sabrina Carpenter.
The "Espresso" singer's new look, which consists of a white button-up, baby blue heels and denim cutoffs, continues to turn heads on social media.
The discussion, mostly admiration, surrounding the outfit began June 2, when Carpenter posted a short clip of herself hitchhiking on the side of a highway.
Carpenter later revealed that the video was tied to the release of her new single "Manchild."
"this one’s about you!!" Carpenter wrote in a separate social media post. "'Manchild' is out this Thursday 6/5 (at) 8pm EST. special 7 (inch) vinyl available now."
Here's what people are saying about Carpenter's look, including a look back at the "micro" short trend.
'Micro' shorts are back, thanks to Sabrina Carpenter
While Carpenter did not start the trend, she certainly revived it with her most recent social media post (And her fans are eating it up).
Free People, on the other hand, did not see the same success when they promoted their own version of the "micro" denim shorts on social media in March 2024, about five months before Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet" album was released.
Customers of the high-end retailer weighed in on the length of the shorts in the social media post's comments, joking about how the length of the shorts would not work for the average adult woman.
"Everybody relax with these rude, aggressive comments. I bought them for my hamster and she loves them!” one user wrote. Those who chimed in bonded over their mutual dislike of the shorts.
The response to Carpenter's outfit was completely different, with brands, fans and even haters showering her with compliments.
"My brake pads would’ve popped off by how fast i would have stopped my car," one user wrote in the comments of her recent social media post.
Sabrina Carpenter sparks frenzy with cheeky outfit, new music
Carpenter, who has a penchant for all things glitter and lace, has been rocking babydoll negligees, blazer dresses without pants, corsets with garters, nightgowns, ballgowns, mini-skirts and of course hotpants even before the release of her sixth studio album "Short n' Sweet."
"Femininity is something that I've always embraced," Carpenter told TIME in an October 2024 interview. "And if right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy robes or whatever the (expletive), then that's what that means."
The Grammy-award winning singer is leaning into that for her new single as well, donning casual garments, such as a pair of denim shorts and a long button-up shirt like a true girly girl would.
While there has been some commotion, or a frenzy if you will, about the outfit, fans have also taken to social media to express their support and excitement for Carpenter's new song: