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Kacey Musgraves Accused of ‘Sexualizing’ The Áo Dài

Kacey Musgraves Accused of ‘Sexualizing’ The Áo Dài

October 14, 2019
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Social media users are accusing American country singer Kacey Musgraves of cultural appropriation after wearing áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese outfit, without any trousers.
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The 31-year-old six-time Grammy Award-winning artist sparked immediate controversy during her concert in Dallas on October 10, according to The Daily Dot.
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The same outfit was also shared on the artist’s Instagram Story but was later removed.
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Aside from the outfit, some Twitter users also pointed out the headpiece Musgraves wore with the dress and many do not know what it was.
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The áo dài has been an icon of Vietnamese culture as the outfit highlights the graceful beauty of Vietnamese women, VN Express reported.
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The dress comes with a slit on both sides and paired with an undergarment.
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Some users pointed out how other artists wore the dress and respected it by not removing the pants.
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Musgraves has yet to respond to the backlash.
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