Sabrina Carpenter has completely stolen the nation’s hearts. If her jaw-dropping Christmas special wasn’t enough to enamour us, her BRITs performance certainly did the trick. And now the moment all the Carpenters have been waiting for is here: The Short n’ Sweet tour officially lands in the UK on Thursday, 6 March.
Second to grabbing your tickets, planning a killer outfit is probably your top priority and we’re here to help. Her team posted an official mood board for Sabrina Carpenter tour outfit ideas back when Short n’ Sweet kicked off in September 2024. The vibe? Pastel colours, platform shoes, babydoll dresses, sparkles and heart and kiss motifs.
But IMHO, this is just a starting point! I combined this list with more themes from the album and era, Miss Carpenter’s recent looks, some Amazon finds (bc I know you're shopping for your tour look last-minute), and last but certainly not least, ideas for doing your “makeup so nice,” courtesy of Cosmo’s Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer, Clare Stephenson.
Read on for Short n’ Sweet Tour outfit ideas, and if all else fails, just buy this Espresso Martini Tee.
That's That Me Espresso
Public Desire Acquilla heeled knee boots
drawstring detail mesh top
Chimi Code Sunglasses
Khanums Backless Cropped Tee
Mango Suede leather bag
Is it that sweet? I guess so, when I wear head-to-toe ~espresso~ brown. The song of the summer ironically makes for the perfect mood board, especially when you can raid your closet for an undeniably on-theme look for the Short N’ Sweet Tour.
The key to building a successful monochrome brown look? Texture. Think: mix-and-match suede, knits, mesh, canvas, and silk fabrics. And while we’re partial to a rich chocolatey hue, don't be afraid to layer it with different shades of brown like camel, tan, khaki, maroon, or even plaid to create depth.
All Things Coquette
Quiz Sliver Platform Heels
Sister Jane Brambling Jacquard Mini Dress
Anthropologie Bardot Adoni Mesh Midi Dress
Abercrombie Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Sabrina, certified arbiter of the coquette aesthetic, has made babydoll dresses and platform heels so much her signature silhouette that you may not even immediately notice it. But after one scroll through her recent performance looks (BRITs! Oscars!), you’ll notice a theme. Take this opportunity to lean into all things frilly, dainty, lacy, and romantic, and please please please top it with a bow.
The official tour moodboard made it clear that pastel colours and ultra-romantic fabrics are the way to go when leaning this direction. Reach for light pink, baby blue, and butter yellow. And to take your look to new heights, consider Sabrina’s signature platform shoes. Bonus points if it’s a pair she’s actually worn, like the Versace Medusa or Marc Jacobs Kiki (obvs expensive, but you'll have them forever!).
Retro Bombshell References
Amanda Uprichard Kerry Short Romper
Topshop sequin bandeau in pink
ASOS DESIGN sequin disc mini skirt in silver
Le Specs Hypnosis
Sabrina loves a reference, and her personal style through this era has pulled a little something from every corner of the retro universe. Whether a specific moment in pop culture history—i.e. Madonna at the VMAs—or a callback to an iconic style decade—her ‘70s curtain bangs or her rodeo-inspired looks for tour performances of ‘Juno’ (cow print is SO in, BTW)—these looks are A) easy to recreate and B) so wearable for repeated use after your tour date has come and gone.
Honourable mention for this romper that’s practically identical to the tube dress Sabrina wears in the “Espresso” single artwork, but with built-in shorts for comfortable dancing alllll night long. Also, these £26 gogo boots on Amazon with over 300 reviews.
Serving Face
Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Contour Duo
Sabrina is always serving face (and singing about it, too). Our Senior Beauty Ecommerce Writer Clare Stephenson literally watched over two hours of Sabrina Carpenter videos (dedicated queen) to find out the exact products 'Brina uses. Now you can complete your Short n’ Sweet fantasy with the perfect makeup look to match.
Heath Owens (he/they) is the Deputy Editor for Hearst Magazines' central commerce editorial team, where he leads content strategy and production. He specializes in product testing and sales and deals coverage, with the ultimate goal of helping readers shop smarter. When he’s not at his desk or running around New York City to preview the latest product launches, he’s probably catching up on the Real Housewives of Everywhere™ and tending to his plant children, or, as of late, training for a marathon.
Shadé (pronounced sh-ah-day) is the Senior Fashion & Lifestyle Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. From what to shop in the latest Revolve flash sale to how to style the hottest new trends, she shares shopping advice, reports on new collabs and reviews your fave fashion brands.
