Debbie Gibson is still celebrating one of her biggest hits nearly four decades later. The 56-year-old pop star recently took the stage in Australia to mark the 39th anniversary of “Shake Your Love.” Her revealing stage outfit also got plenty of people talking online.
According to a recent Instagram post from Debbie Gibson, she performed at the Sounds of Rock music festival in Rockhampton, Australia. She thanked the crowd for “shakin’ it with us” and asked fans to share a dancing emoji representing every decade they had been enjoying the song.
Meanwhile, 62-year-old Bridget Fonda looked happy and confident in a rare LA outing.
Debbie Gibson Turns Heads in Her Festival Look
Before taking the stage, Debbie Gibson gave fans a closer look at her festival outfit in another Instagram post. The singer shared several photos while announcing that she was “Festival ready!!!”
The centerpiece of the look was a powder-blue romper with thin straps and a scoop neckline. The outfit had a retro swimsuit-inspired silhouette and showed off plenty of skin.
Debbie Gibson added an oversized statement necklace featuring colorful pearls and beads. The dramatic accessory covered much of her upper chest and included shades of pink, green, yellow, purple and blue.
The singer completed the look with a cream-colored wide-brim hat. She also wore mirrored sunglasses and mint-green heeled sandals.
The pastel ensemble was the same outfit Gibson wore during her performance of “Shake Your Love.” The singer danced and performed the 1987 hit while celebrating its 39th anniversary with Australian fans.
Critics Question Debbie Gibson’s Revealing Outfit
Not everyone was impressed by the singer’s fashion choice.
As reported by Parade, some Instagram commenters quickly criticized the revealing outfit. One person called it a “Hideous outfit!” Others questioned why she was not wearing pants.
One commenter even suggested that Gibson needed “retirement.” Another person wrote, “What do ppl have against pants?!?!”
The comments sparked a heated debate under the post. However, many of the singer’s supporters quickly pushed back against the criticism.
One fan responded to the negative comments by writing, “These mean comments hurt my heart.” The supporter said she admired Debbie Gibson and praised how the singer looked at 56.
The same commenter also raised a bigger question about criticism aimed at women over 40. “Why are women over 40 expected to dress like nuns,” the fan asked, while defending the pop star’s confidence.
Another supporter argued that Debbie Gibson’s outfit was similar to stage looks worn by younger performers. The fan said it was “crazy to see the double standards” and added, “Debbie looks fantastic.”
One supporter also asked critics whether they could perform a three-hour show under bright stage lights. The fan concluded, “She looks fantastic quit hating.”
A Hit That Still Has Fans Dancing
The debate over Debbie Gibson’s outfit came as she celebrated an important milestone in her career.
According to Parade, “Shake Your Love” was released in 1987, when the singer was just 17 years old. The song later reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The milestone also comes shortly after Gibson celebrated her 56th birthday on August 31.
Nearly 39 years after “Shake Your Love” was released, the song still has audiences dancing. And despite the criticism over her bold stage look, Debbie Gibson had plenty of fans ready to rally behind her.
For the pop star, the Rockhampton performance was another chance to celebrate a hit that has remained part of her career for almost four decades.
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