Zhao Lusi is once again becoming a hot topic across Chinese social media after netizens accused her of copying Taylor Swift’s iconic stage styling from The Red Tour.
Following her recent concert appearance in Thailand, Zhao Lusi’s stage performance abilities and idol-style transformation have already been heavily debated online. While some fans praised her willingness to experiment with bolder concepts, others criticized the actress for lacking experience as a live performer.
However, the biggest discussion quickly shifted toward one particular outfit that many viewers believed looked strikingly similar to Taylor Swift’s famous Red Tour styling.
A viral Weibo post comparing the two looks reportedly attracted more than 40,000 views as netizens pointed out multiple similarities between Zhao Lusi’s concert outfit and Taylor Swift’s previous stage appearance.
Both stars wore fitted white shirts paired with black high-waisted shorts and oversized black fedora hats. Even the styling details — including neatly tucked shirts emphasizing the waistline, loose flowing hairstyles, and handheld microphones during performance — reminded many fans directly of Taylor Swift’s retro pop-star aesthetic.
According to online discussions, the similarities went beyond individual clothing items and extended into the overall performance atmosphere itself.
The black-and-white color palette, sexy retro styling, playful stage energy, and feminine-yet-bold image all contributed to accusations that Zhao Lusi’s look may have been heavily inspired by Taylor Swift rather than being purely coincidental.
Some netizens also pointed out differences between the two versions. Zhao Lusi’s styling reportedly leaned even bolder than Taylor’s original look, with partially unbuttoned shirts revealing visible lingerie details underneath.
Despite the criticism, many fans defended Zhao Lusi by arguing that stage fashion concepts frequently overlap within the entertainment industry and that retro-inspired concert styling has long been common among pop performers worldwide.
Recently, Zhao Lusi has increasingly experimented with more daring “idol-style” fashion concepts rather than maintaining her previously soft and feminine image.
During various stage performances, the actress has embraced tighter silhouettes, cropped outfits, corsets, bodysuits, and high-waisted shorts to emphasize her slim figure, long legs, and delicate frame.
Although reactions remain sharply divided, many viewers acknowledge that Zhao Lusi appears determined to reinvent herself with a more mature, charismatic, and performance-oriented image compared to her earlier career style.
Still, the latest controversy once again highlights how quickly celebrity fashion choices can become major online debates — especially when global pop culture icons like Taylor Swift are involved.
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