Tems reacts to backlash over view-blocking dress she wore to the Oscars

Singer Tems reacts to backlash over view-blocking dress she wore to the Oscars
Nigerian singer Tems has reacted to the backlash that trailed the view-blocking outfit she wore to the Oscars.

 

The “Lift Me Up” co-songwriter caused a stir with the enormousness and perceived enormity of her Oscars gown. Specifically when glimpses of her seated mid-row in the Dolby Theatre set off spectators who sympathized with those who sat behind the view-obstructing garment.

 

The dress was showcased during fashion week in Tokyo last September and made a splash when Tems graced the champagne-colored carpet at Sunday’s Oscars in Hollywood.

 

While the show-stopping piece landed the 27-year-old on several best-dressed lists, it also took on a life of its own on social media, where the discourse focused on how it baldy affected Oscars viewers.

 

The discourse has been an assortment of sartorial praise, light-hearted memes and allegations of disrespect.

 

Reacting the criticism that trailed the outfit, Tems shared photos of her in same outfit with the caption “oops”. It also came with a blush emoji.

Oops.☺️ pic.twitter.com/en3XjAamhI

— TEMS (@temsbaby) March 13, 2023