Red Velvet Joy’s recent outfit is causing a stir online for its obvious alteration around her waist.
Photos from her latest schedule show Joy in a white blouse and ruffled denim skirt, looking flawless at first glance. But a side shot reveals strange folding—stylists clearly pinched the skirt to fit Joy’s tiny waist.
Netizens quickly noticed the awkward bunching and debated why the alteration was so visible.
“It’s a sponsored outfit → clothes that other celebrities also wear → If there was no size that fit her, they wouldn’t be able to alter it or even wash it.”
—Netizen comment
Others explained this is common for female idols with slim waists, especially when wearing sponsored outfits that can’t be fully tailored.
“Lots of female idols just pinch in the waist of oversized bottoms and wear them like that. Many have done it.”
Some also pointed out Joy’s height could make a smaller skirt size dangerously short, making pinning a practical choice.
Despite the awkward look, fans still agree Joy looks amazing. The noticeable alteration, however, is fueling ongoing talk about styling choices for idols.
