Hailey Bieber is facing a wave of fashion criticism over her latest wedding guest look, but the backlash quickly turned into a larger conversation about body shaming as fans stepped in to defend the model.
After turning heads in an elegant black dress at Jordyn Woods’ wedding in August, Hailey attended Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski’s wedding in a striking archival Versace gown.
The lime green dress featured a halter neckline, plunging front, subtle ruching across the bodice and a pleated, flowing skirt that fell just above her feet. She paired the gown with strappy sandal heels, a black-and-gold clutch and diamond drop earrings. The Rhode founder completed the look with her signature slicked-back bun, a hairstyle some followers have recently said they are tired of seeing her wear. See her full look here!
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Although the 29-year-old appeared dressed for the occasion, some people online focused less on the gown and more on how her body looked in the fitted design. A few even speculated that she could be pregnant, though there is no confirmation that she is.
“Lots of stuff would look flattering on her but she’s making the worse choices possible,” one person wrote on Reddit.
Another commented, “Not loving Hailey's wedding looks - dress and hair styling miss the mark IMO. They don't do her body any justice.”
Others questioned whether her appearance on social media is heavily edited.
“I think she photoshops her pics like crazy,” one person claimed, while another speculated, “I think she’s pregnant but time will tell.”
Another added, “that’s how you’ll look when you edit your insta pics highly.”
Some commenters, however, said they were simply happy to see Hailey’s body looking more natural.
“Glad to see Hailey’s real body,” one person wrote.
One commenter took a more measured approach, writing, “Not the best dress to suit her body shape but yes she is beautiful.”
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The criticism prompted many of Hailey’s supporters to push back against the body-focused comments, arguing that there was nothing unusual or unhealthy about her appearance.
“You know a lot of people look like that right. The body shaming here is crazy,” one fan wrote on Instagram.
“Why are WOMEN leaving hate comments about her completely normal healthy body???” another asked.
A third person called out the broader conversation surrounding women’s appearances, writing, “The obsession with picking apart women’s bodies needs to stop. Calling someone’s body ‘masculine’ and publicly dissecting whether a dress is ‘flattering’ is just misogyny disguised as fashion criticism. Please find a hobby.”
Another fan came to Hailey’s defense, saying, “These comments are so mean. Imagine every second you’re in public a random person is taking a pic of you even when you’re having an intimate conversation with your HUSBAND. She looks fantastic, her body is relaxed and she’s clearly having an important conversation that is none of our business. Regardless, she looks fab. Leave her alone.”
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Hailey Flaunts Her Toned Physique On Instagram
The latest controversy comes after the mom of one recently shared several photos highlighting her toned physique on Instagram. On Aug. 2, she posted a bikini photo of herself posing in front of a mirror, showing off her beach-ready look and toned abs.
She also promoted Skylark’s new colored headphones in a series of selfies, including one in which she wore a sports bra while walking outdoors and appeared to have defined abs.
The contrasting reactions to Hailey’s recent social-media photos and her latest wedding appearance have once again sparked debate over the unrealistic expectations placed on celebrities and the way women’s bodies are scrutinized online.
