Dua Lipa in Lace-Up Fishnet Pants for ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut

Training season is over, because Dua Lipa is officially a Saturday Night Live host. Freshly released from her brand new album, Radical album, the “End of an Era” singer took fans on a comedic journey with sketches shedding light on everything from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to penne alla vodka to red carpet fashion. While delivering jokes, the singer brought her effortlessly cool aesthetic to her hosting gig with outfit changes including fishnet-inspired black pants and lace-up pants that made Christina Aguilera look approximately “Dirrty” .

THE barbie The star delivered her opening monologue in a tight little turtleneck dress that featured a side slit that went up to her hip and sheer black tights. Wearing the fiery red locks she’s been sporting lately in loose, natural waves, Dua Lipa told viewers that her new album is about “looking on the bright side of any situation.” Later, when SNL Cast member Chloe Fineman showed up to perfect her best Dua Lipa impersonation, the “Don’t Start Now” singer showed up in a bold black tee with cutouts on the stomach, chest and the neck. She completed the piece with black cutout pants with lace-up detailing on the sides. Later, the “Perfect” singer donned another all-black ensemble, this time pairing a simple black tank top with crocheted black pants featuring a web-like pattern.

Dua Lipa’s hosting gig comes just days before her highly anticipated return to the Met Gala. The actress, who confirmed her attendance, told AP News in an April 30 interview that she couldn’t wait for this year’s event, which is themed “Sleeping Beauties: Awakening of fashion”. During this time, the dress code is “Le Jardin du Temps”. During the interview, Dua Lipa said she thought the theme would involve designers digging into their archives or even designing something that has been on their mind for a while, but they don’t have not yet created.

“I think there will be a lot of archive and vintage looks on the carpet this year,” she said, referring to pieces from “different eras.” “It’s going to be interesting. I can not wait to be there.”