Has a fictional character’s piece of clothing ever had a greater social impact than Elphaba’s chunky knit sweater in Wicked: For Good?

The item of clothing has become known by fans as the “sex cardigan,” after Cynthia Erivo’s character sported the relaxed-fit shrug atop black lingerie before getting intimate with Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero in the film. In the scene, Elphaba and Fiyero belt out an enchanting rendition of “As Long as You’re Mine” before doing the deed, but her outfit choice is pretty much all anyone can talk about since the film’s Friday, November 21, release.

The look certainly drummed up mixed reactions from fans on social media, with some explaining that they were fully on board with Elphaba’s cozy attire, referring to it as “the fashion moment of the year.”

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