Sabrina Carpenter may have named her last album Short n’ Sweet, but it could’ve easily been called Sugar n’ Spice . After all, she’s the leading expert in fusing the two. Despite her lyrical double entendres and PG-13 adlibs onstage (her “Juno” positions come to mind), the “Espresso” hitmaker still manages to make it playful and tongue-in-cheek.
That said, her wardrobe is an extension of her mischievous disposition. Last year, itty-bitty pantsless bodysuits with cutesy heart cutouts were practically her concert uniform. Meanwhile, on her Short n’ Sweet Tour , she’d pair babydoll dresses (read: lingerie) with showgirl-style T-strap shoes, delicately balancing risqué and saccharine. Coquettecore sleaze is an art form, and she’s mastered it, alright. Even when she’s not performing