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What to Wear to Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Concert
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What to Wear to Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Concert

Sabrina Carpenter is, Finallyand got her flowers. Ever since she demurely (I don’t use that word lightly!!!) performed the song of the year 2024 as part of her Coachella set—no, literally, “Espresso” just won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year—all eyes have been on ‘Brina. And exactly one month after the date she kissed the world with her sixth studio album, Short and sweet (it seems like she planned it that way or something…), she kicks her off Short and sweet Tour in Columbus, Ohio on September 23rd.

As if answering our prayers, her team just posted an official mood board for Short and sweet Tour outfits. The vibe? Pastel colors, platform shoes, baby doll dresses, glitter 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 (shoutout to @styleforsabby on Instagram), some Amazon finds because I to know you’re doing some last minute shopping for your tour look, and last but not least, ideas to make your “makeup look as beautiful as possible”, thanks to Cosmos beauty editor Beth Gilette.

Read on for Short and sweet Tour outfit ideasand if all else fails, just buy this Jesus Was A Carpenter T-shirt.

One problem: I don’t have any tickets!

Okay, so here’s the deal. Ask for Short and sweet Tour ticket prices have only gone up since they first went on sale… Not great news, considering the entire June tour sold out in nine days. It’s meager (heh) for most major cities, and you’ll be paying nasty resale prices.

Please note: If you Are mentally prepared to splash (the shall the night of your life, after all!!!) StubHub is your best bet. ICYMI, StubHub’s resale processing fee (10%) is slightly lower than Ticketmaster’s (12.5%)which can definitely make a difference if you’re buying multiple $100+ tix! Here are some of the resale prices I’m seeing on StubHub at the time of publishing:

  • New York on September 29, from $301
  • Brooklyn on September 30, starting at $215
  • Boston on October 3, starting at $272
  • Chicago on October 13, starting at $238
  • Nashville on October 16, from $154
  • Houston on October 27, from $207
  • Denver on November 1, from $245
  • Seattle on November 6, from $172
  • Los Angeles on November 15, from $216
  • Inglewood on November 18, from $213

100% washable silk slip dress
Quince 100% washable silk slip dress
Kyrie Longline Corset Top
Princess Polly Kyrie Longline Corset Top
Mini plaid pleated skirt
ZARA Mini Plaid Pleated Skirt
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Retro Rectangular Sunglasses for Women

BUTABY Retro Rectangular Sunglasses for Women

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Puff Sling Heel in Chocolate
Arch NYC Puff Sling Heel in Chocolate
Nylon Cargo Bag with Pockets
Mango Nylon Cargo Bag with Pockets

Is It so sweet? I think so, when I’m wearing head-to-toe ~espresso~ brown. The song of summer is ironically the perfect fall mood board, especially when you can raid your closet for an unmistakably themed look for the Short and sweet Tour.

The key to creating a successful monochromatic brown look? Texture. Think mix-and-match suede, knits, mesh, canvas, and silk fabrics. And while we’re partial to a rich chocolate hue, don’t be afraid to layer it with different shades of brown like camel, tan, khaki, maroon, or even plaid to create depth.


Mini dress with bow at the front
ASOS Bow Front Mini Dress
Emerson Maxi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Maxi Dress
Gingham top with bow
ZARA Gingham Top with Bow
Monki Cut Out Heart Mini Top
Asos Monki Cut Out Heart Mini Top
Medusa Platform Pump
Versace Medusa Platform Pump

Now 60% discount

1/4 inch pink ribbon
LilyRin Pink Ribbon 1/4 Inch

Sabrina, certified arbiter of the coquettish aesthetic, has made babydoll dresses and platform heels so much her signature silhouette that you might not even notice it right away. But after one scroll through her recent performance looks (Coachella! Gov Ball! Outside Lands!), you’ll notice a theme. Take this opportunity to delve into all things frivolous, ornate, lacy, and romantic, and please, please Please Finish it off with a bow.

The official tour mood board made it clear that pastels are the way to go if you’re going this route. Opt for pale pink, baby blue, and buttery yellow. And to take your look to the next level, consider Sabrina’s signature platform shoes. Bonus points if they’re a pair she’s actually worn, like the Versace Medusa or Marc Jacobs Kiki (expensive, sure, but you’ll have them forever!).


Kerry Skort Romper in Black
Amanda Uprichard Kerry Skort Romper in Black
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2-piece halter set with tie closure for women

Verdusa Women’s 2 Piece Tie Back Crop Halter Set

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Bill One Piece Swimsuit

Norma Kamali Bill One Piece Swimsuit

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Sequin Halterneck Crop Top

Nasty Gal Sequin Halterneck Crop Top

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Sequin disc micro mini skirt

Nasty Gal Sequin Disc Micro Mini Skirt

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Fall sunglasses
Warby Parker Val Sunglasses
35” Silk Scarf with Liquid Pattern
AWAYTR 35” Liquid Pattern Silk Scarf
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Ellie Shoes Women's Gogo Boot, White, 10 M US

Ellie Shoes Ellie Shoes Women’s Gogo Boot, White, 10 M US

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Clear colored plastic sun visor
Nicky Bigs Novelties Bright Colored Plastic Sun Visor

Sabrina loves a reference (*see next section*), and her personal style throughout this era has pulled from every corner of the retro universe. Whether it’s a specific moment in pop culture history—say, Madonna at the VMAs—or a throwback to an iconic decade of style—her ’70s curtain bangs or ’50s-style swimwear from the “Espresso” video—these looks are A) easy to recreate and B) So portable for repeated use after your tour date is over.

Honorable mention goes to this romper that’s nearly identical to the tube dress Sabrina wears in the “Espresso” single artwork, but with built-in shorts for comfortable dancing all night long. Also, these $27 gogo boots on Amazon with over 10,000 reviews.


Robe with feather decoration in black
Coquette feather dress in black
50s Fascinator Veil Headpiece and Gloves
Geyoga 50s Fascinator Veil Headpiece and Gloves
Adult Kill Bill Halloween Costume
Fun Costumes Adult Kill Bill Halloween Costume
Hospital patient gown
Gownies Hospital Patient Gown
For sale

Thigh High Lace Stay Up Stockings

DORALLURE Thigh High Lace Stay Up Stockings

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Stage Blood Make-up
Mehron Stage Blood Make-up

In a spooky SZN special edition with pop culture references, Sabrina recently released the music video for “Taste” (you know, the one with Jenna Ortega, the new-age scream queen we deserve?!) filled with classic horror references. I think it would be so much fun to play on the campy horror theme and take inspiration from this video since the tour falls around Halloween.

Go the Death adorns her route and pay tribute to screen icons Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. Or make your life easier with a look that you can repurpose as your Halloween costume this year, like the Kill Bill nurse. If you are reading this just days before your show date (felt), place a one-two punch Amazon order of a pink hospital gown and fake blood and call it a day. If I were to go on the tour *sigh* This is the section where I would shop.


Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutral Shades
Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The neutral shades
Sparklestik Eye Pencil
Half Magic Sparklestik Eye Pencil
Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
Liquid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter
Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter
Artist Color Pencil Extreme Waterproof Lip Liner
Make Up Forever Artist Colored Pencil Extreme Waterproof Lip Liner
Hydrating lip balm
Prada Hydrating Lip Balm

Sabrina is always serving face (and singing about it too). So I consulted beauty editor Beth Gillette on how to create the perfect makeup look to Short and sweet fantasy.

“Humble bragging, but I shall attending the tour and absolutely going for a ~sexy~, glam goth vibe a la the “Taste” music video,” she said. “Makeup By Mario’s Master Mattes Neutrals palette is the perfect choice for a cool, gray smokey eye, IMO. Apply the deep gray shade to your upper and lower lash lines and the outer corner of your eye, then blend out the edges and finish with a few coats of waterproof mascara (because yes, I will absolutely cry to “Dumb and Poetic,” it’s a rite of passage).”

Here are some more tips from Beth:

  • Eyes: A sparkly, light blue, Y2k-inspired eyeshadow is the perfect way to channel all those Short N’ Sweet vibes. I’m a big fan of this Half Magic shade: it’s super sparkly (if you’re a crowd-pleaser) and easy to blend with a brush or your fingers. Sweep it all over your lid, or if you want a more subtle look, try one of Sabrina’s favorite looks and simply place it in the inner corner of your eye for a winged liner moment with the ultra-waterproof Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner.
  • Sight: The star of any Sabrina Carpenter makeup look should be a rosy blush that glows with the power of a thousand sparkling suns. Insider secret: Her makeup artist often reaches for Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter to add that sheen without any OTT chunky glitter.
  • Lips: You definitely need a chocolate brown lip moment to match. But you don’t have time to reapply lipstick while you’re singing your heart out, so try the Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Extreme Waterproof Lip Liner instead of lipstick. They seriously don’t budge or transfer (sry, no kiss tattoos with these), even when you top them off with a gloss or lip balm, like the Prada Beauty version that ‘Brina wore in the “Please, Please, Please” music video.

Main photo by Heath Owens

Heath Owens is Senior Commerce Editor at Hearst Magazines, where he writes about home, fashion, technology and gifts for Good housekeeping, House Beautiful, Squire, Delicious, Men’s Healthand more.