Highlights
- Billie Eilish appears in a plunging polka-dot tank top in a holiday Instagram Story shared by a friend
- The look marks a shift from the oversized streetwear she is known for
- The singer has spoken openly about choosing clothes on her own terms
A holiday snapshot sparks style talk
Billie Eilish shows a different side of her personal style in a recent holiday Instagram Story shared by musician Lucy Healey. The 23-year-old singer wears a navy-and-white polka-dot tank top with a plunging neckline, paired with jeans and a delicate pendant necklace. The image, taken in a cozy kitchen setting, features Eilish posing casually with a bottle held to her mouth.
The look stands out as a contrast to the oversized streetwear that has defined her public image since her breakout in 2015.
Why baggy clothes mattered to her
Eilish has long explained her preference for loose-fitting clothes as a way to stay comfortable in her body. In a 2024 interview with Complex, she says wearing baggy silhouettes helped her feel “not tied to how my body looks,” even as the style became part of her identity.
That philosophy has guided much of her fashion during her rise to fame, especially in her early years.
She wears a navy-and-white polka-dot tank top with a plunging necklineInstagram/ lucyhealeymusic
Experimenting with femininity over time
The singer is no stranger to shifting aesthetics. During her 2021 Happier Than Ever era, Eilish embraces more traditionally feminine looks, debuting platinum blond hair and pinup-inspired outfits. That same year, she attends the Met Gala in a pale peach Oscar de la Renta tulle gown with a dramatic train.
Speaking to E! on the red carpet, she says the moment reflects her personal growth and confidence, adding that she feels excited and proud of the change.
Pushing back against criticism
In 2023, Eilish addresses online criticism of her evolving style in an Instagram Story. She writes that she was heavily mocked early in her career for dressing in an androgynous way, only to be labeled a “sellout” later for wearing more fitted or feminine clothes.
Her message underscores a recurring theme in her career: choosing how she presents herself, regardless of public expectations.
What’s next for the singer
Eilish recently wraps her Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour after setting attendance records in cities including Sydney and Prague. In October, she announces a $11.5 million donation from the tour proceeds to charity while accepting the Music Innovator Award at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards.
She is also set to release a 3D concert film co-directed with James Cameron, scheduled to arrive in theaters in March 2026.
