In places like New York City, the “pop of red” styling trick is typically reserved for adding a bold burst of color to an otherwise neutral outfit palette. But when you’re a pop star down in the tropics, there’s no need for restraint. Dua Lipa used the color to get the most out of an already eye-popping party dress.

In between stops on the South American leg of her Radical Optimism tour, the pop star made the case for bold seasonal dressing in São Paulo, Brazil. Instead of bland beiges and creams, she went wild in a micro-mini dress done in a re-worked leopard print. It featured a scooped neckline with spaghetti straps, layered sheer panels at the sides, and a flouncy skirt with an asymmetric hem. To turn up the volume even more, Dua abided by the “pop of red” theory. She styled her par

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