Teyana Taylor Revives a Contentious Aughties Trend
Introduction
Forget method dressing—Teyana Taylor is all about mullet dressing. Last night, at the Hallmann Entertainment Oscar Dinner, Taylor abided by the “business in the front, party in the back” brief. The actor and singer—who earned heaps of praise for her performance in last year’s A Thousand and One—celebrated the forthcoming end of awards season in the most thrilling way possible: with a whale tail.
The Outfit
Taylor revived the early aughts look for the dinner, wearing a mock neck gray and black patterned bodysuit. While the front left her totally covered, a cutout on the backside revealed a matching gray and black thong, complete with a few piercings. The metal-detailed thong created some cohesion with her pointy-toed Balenciaga boots, which were riddled with barbells and rings. Leaning into the leather, she added a black paneled moto jacket from Acne Studios. Tying the look altogether, Taylor accessorized with a chunky silver choker and black sunglasses with metallic silver arms.
The Trend
The whale tail saw its heyday in the early 2000s, as stars including Halle Berry, Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton, and Mariah Carey all championed the look. But the exposed thong trend has seen a comeback in recent years, with the likes of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Demie, and Kim Kardashian all giving it a whirl. Taylor is the latest to make a case for the whale tail. And honestly? We’re listening.
Conclusion
Teyana Taylor’s bold choice to revive the contentious aughties trend of the whale tail at the Hallmann Entertainment Oscar Dinner has certainly turned heads and sparked conversations. Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Taylor’s fearless fashion statement has once again put this trend in the spotlight.