Ellie Goulding Hits Out At Female Pop Stars Dressing Like ‘Skanks'
Ellie's Not A Fan Of Dressing Like A 'Skank'
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Ellie Goulding has made some pretty bold statements about the way female pop stars dress, declaring that it’s possible to be successful without “dressing like a skank”.
The 27-year-old is keen to emphasise that celebs wearing raunchy clothes don’t bother her too much, but goes on to note that plenty of female singers don’t feel the need to sex things up.
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Body confident Ellie isn't afraid of daring outfits
"I don't have anything against being sexy. If a pop star exposes herself or doesn't wear a lot, it doesn't really bother me the way it bothers other people,” she tells Hunger magazine.
Ellie isn’t a stranger to cut-out panels or saucy sheer garments, however the Hertfordshire-born singer is adamant that “dressing provocatively” isn’t a requirement for chart-topping female singers.
"Some of the most successful girls don't portray themselves as sex symbols. Lorde is doing exceptionally well - she's been number one in America for ages and she doesn't dress like a skank,” she adds.
“Lily Allen is doing really well and she doesn't dress provocatively. If you make good music, then that's all you need."
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Ellie's show-stopping ELLE Style Awards ensemble attracted a lot of attention
The ‘Burn’ singer credits her healthy lifestyle with giving her the confidence to rock daring ensembles.
"I think I feel more confident with how I look and my body in general,” explains Ellie. “I've always exercised and eaten fairly well, and I've given up eating meat and fish. I feel like I've matured - I can wear what I want now and be confident.
"The awkwardness of my teenage years and early twenties has passed. You just become comfortable and everything falls into place.”
Ellie Goulding performs during the filming of the Graham Norton Show at the London Studios, south London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. (credit:PA)
Elle Style Awards 2014 - London(02 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at The Elle Style Awards 2014, One Embankment, London. (credit:PA)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Ellie Goulding attends the Roberto Cavalli show as part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2014 on February 22, 2014 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brit Awards 2014 - Show - London(04 of12)
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Ellie Goulding on stage during the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)
Ellie Goulding Photocall - Las Vegas(05 of12)
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Ellie Goulding attending a photocall for a meet and greet at Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:PA)
Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball 2013 - Saturday(06 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performing on stage during the 2013 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)
Ellie Goulding performs at G-A-Y Heaven - London(07 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performs on stage at G-A-Y Heaven in London. (credit:PA)
MTV Europe Music Awards - Arrivals - Amsterdam(08 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands. (credit:PA)
Q Awards 2013 - London(09 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving for the Q Awards, at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, central London. (credit:PA)
Unity: A Concert for Stephen Lawrence - London(10 of12)
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Ellie Goulding performs on stage at Unity: A concert for Stephen Lawrence at the 02 Arena in London. (credit:PA)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals - New York(11 of12)
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Ellie Goulding arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards 2013, The Barclay Centre, Brooklyn, New York. (credit:PA)
Capital FM Summertime Ball - London(12 of12)
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Ellie Goulding attending the 2013 Capital FM Summertime Ball, Wembley Stadium, London. (credit:PA)