Billie Eilish emerged onto the music scene in 2017 with a captivating blend of haunting vocals, sharp lyrics, and a distinctive personal style that defied expectations. Her streetwear-inspired fashion, featuring neon hues, oversized silhouettes, and a love for monograms and graffiti, stood in stark contrast to her heart-wrenching ballads and soft singing voice. This dissonance became a defining characteristic of Billie Eilish, setting her apart from her contemporaries.
Over the years, Eilish has evolved her style, transitioning from a sweet teen to a self-assured adult. Incorporating youthful elements into her look, she has donned outfits inspired by beloved cartoon characters such as Jessica Rabbit, the Powerpuff Girls, and Sailor Moon. Openly discussing her relationship with her body, Eilish has stated that it has influenced her clothing choices. “I only started wearing baggy clothes because of my body,” she revealed in 2021.
While Eilish predominantly favors her signature baggy look, she occasionally embraces femininity. Whether gracing the Met Gala in a frilly Simone Rocha dress, channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe, or attending the Oscars in a ladylike tweed skirt, Eilish’s forays into feminine attire have been met with both admiration and criticism.
In a 2023 Instagram story, Eilish addressed the backlash she faced for experimenting with her femininity through fashion. “I spent the first 5 years of my career getting absolutely OBLITERATED by you fools for being boy ish and dressing how i did & constantly being told I’d be hotter if I acted like a woman,” she wrote. “And now when I feel comfortable enough to wear anything remotely feminine or fitting, i CHANGED and am a sellout.” Despite the criticism, Eilish remains authentically herself, as comfortable in streetwear from Left Hand LA and ERL as she is in a Gucci monogrammed suit or a Willy Chavarria skirt. Regardless of her attire, Eilish始终忠于自我.
