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When Nelly Furtado took the stage at Manchester Pride 2025, she wasn’t just performing—she was delivering a message. With style as her medium, she confronted body-shaming head-on. Her outfit: an oversized T-shirt emblazoned with a cartoon hourglass figure wearing a crop top, mini skirt, and a glittering “Whoa Nelly” belt—an homage to her debut album—sent a crystal-clear statement against aesthetic scrutiny.
The back of the tee featured the phrase “Better Than Ever,” a nod to her 2024 track. It was a clever visual retort that fused commentary with celebration, and served as a bridge between her musical past and present. Layers of Y2K flair completed the ensemble: fishnet tights, bright pink fingerless gloves, a high ponytail braid with silver barrettes, and statement-making boots.
This was not her first act of defiance. Earlier in 2025, Furtado posted a makeup-free bikini photo on Instagram, along with a heartfelt message about self-love, acknowledging the aesthetic pressures she had felt—and expressing a newfound confidence rooted in love, not perfection. She also broke her silence on cosmetic rumors—revealing she’d only had dental veneers and initiating legal action against false beauty claims being made in her name.
At Pride, every element of her outfit became a layer in her narrative: the cartoon silhouette echoed decades of public obsession with thinness, while the slogan and nostalgic imagery reclaimed the conversation. She made it clear: bodies evolve, art reigns, and confidence is the ultimate comeback.
In a single performance, Nelly Furtado reaffirmed her artistry, resilience, and influence. At Manchester Pride, her look wasn’t just fashion—it was armor, statement, and self-affirmation rolled into one. It was a reminder that style has power, and confidence never goes out of style.
