Cara Delevingne showcased two contrasting takes on corsetry during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, wearing one look inspired by menswear and another built around lingerie.
The model and actress appeared on the show to discuss her debut studio album, Not Normal, and upcoming film Club Kid, before performing her single 'Crazy, Baby'. For the appearance, she first wore a pinstriped ensemble with a necktie and corset, before changing into a more revealing look featuring satin, garters and underwear emblazoned with Fallon's name.
The two outfits offered sharply different interpretations of the corset, pairing the traditionally lingerie-inspired garment with both tailored menswear and playful boudoir dressing.
Dark Academia, With a Cinched Waist
For her interview with Fallon, Delevingne arrived in a light-blue pinstripe shirt with the sleeves rolled up, paired with wide-leg, pleated grey pinstripe trousers.
A deep burgundy underbust corset belt transformed the combination into something a little more rebellious. That small detail alone showcased the power that styling and accessorising hold over the wardrobe. Its pointed front sharpened her waist, while a matching necktie ran down the centre, bringing the colours together without making the outfit feel uptight.
The silhouette borrowed from officewear, but the styling pushed it towards dark academia. The shirt and tie supplied the scholarly uniform, the oversized trousers brought a relaxed menswear proportion, and the corset interrupted the traditional suit silhouette. Rather than replacing the tailoring, it gave the familiar pieces a new shape that dares you to question its authority. Each piece gives the power suit its stripes without needing the blazer.
Her tousled brunette hair, heavy fringe, and smoky eye makeup kept the look from becoming too polished. If the outfit belonged in a university, we can definitely picture Cara Delevingne as the heroic rebel with a cause.
Lingerie Dressing Gets a Fallon Makeover
For her performance, Delevingne abandoned the pinstripes in favour of an almost entirely white ensemble with a rather unexpected personalised detail.
She wore a ribbed corset-style top with garter straps extending over pastel-blue ruffled underwear emblazoned with 'FALLON'. A flowing, floor-length satin robe framed the outfit, while thigh-high ribbed socks and a brown leather cap introduced contrasting textures.
Where the interview corset brought structure to loose tailoring, the performance version exposed the mechanics of lingerie dressing. The garter straps were no longer hidden beneath clothes, and the robe became outerwear rather than something reserved for getting ready. The 'FALLON' underwear also gave the host a playful fashion credit he probably wasn't expecting.
The Versatility of the Corset
Delevingne also discussed her pre-show headstand ritual and shared a story about Stevie Nicks attending one of her concerts, something that's extremely on-brand for the quirky triple-threat. Always refreshing to see a beautiful woman willing to take herself a little less seriously every now and then.
But her two outfits supplied their own little performance. The interview look used a corset to discipline menswear proportions. The second let lingerie details escape into full view, with satin and knitwear softening the structure. One corset went to university. The other skipped class, skipped pants, then joined a band.
