Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour officially concluded just a few weeks ago. Across 72 shows—and a revamp to incorporate the arrival of her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend —Carpenter firmly established a cheeky, super-femme stage style. Tour is now officially wrapped, and Carpenter has a bit more to play with. (Awards season has kicked off, plus, we’re firmly into gala and party season.) Last night reflected that sartorial seachange.

The pop star stepped out for Variety ’s annual Hitmakers event, accepting the Hitmaker of the Year honor. She wore a cream-colored archival Ralph Lauren spring 2003 gown , a strapless hourglass structure that featured a wallpaper-like fabric with floral finishings and embroidery. Carpenter wore her blonde hair in loose, tousled curls, with

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