Lily Allen has shared a series of sizzling backstage photographs from her West End Girl tour on Instagram, posing provocatively in black lace lingerie and fishnet tights. The 40-year-old singer and actress posted the images on Wednesday, offering fans a glimpse behind the scenes as she prepared for her performances.
Backstage Frolics in Lace and Fishnets
The collection of photographs shows Lily Allen frolicking backstage in a matching lace bra and thong set, complemented by fishnet tights and a lace cropped dressing gown. In one image, she is seen sitting in this revealing ensemble while checking her phone, with her dark hair styled in a neat updo by her hairstylist in her dressing room.
Another photograph captures the star standing on a chair in her dressing room, cheekily flashing her bottom in a mirror behind her. She later transitioned to her stage look, donning towering white platform heels and a long spotted cape with fur edging before taking to the stage. Allen simply captioned the post: 'backstage moments'.
Album References to Acrimonious Breakup
The West End Girl album serves as an ode to her ex-husband David Harbour, 50, and their acrimonious breakup. During her performance of the track 4Chan Stan, which addresses discovering a partner's infidelity, Lily wrapped herself in a long fabric printed with lyrics and receipts.
Fans at the first two shows in Glasgow and Liverpool last week noticed that these receipts were from tequila bars and Bergdorf Goodman, detailing items her ex purchased for other women. The Bergdorf reference directly nods to the song lyrics: 'Never been Bergdorf's, but you took someone shopping there on May 24. You bought her a handbag. It wasn't cheap. I was in London. Probably asleep.'
On-Stage Fashion and Performance Details
Lily Allen unraveled the receipt dress during the song to reveal a custom Self-Portrait ruffled sheer lace bodysuit and burgundy patent hot pants underneath. The stage show includes multiple references to the album's cheating themes, including during the track Pussy Palace where she sings from a bed with a Duane Reade bag beside her, mirroring lyrics about discovering sex toys at her husband's second apartment.
The new album received three nominations at the 2026 BRIT Awards, though Allen did not secure any wins during last week's ceremony. Throughout the 45-minute West End Girl tour show, Lily changes into six different looks, including a sheer Valentino negligee, a tweed Valentino skirt suit, and a black leather bullet-bra bustier dress by 16Arlington, the design house she walked for last year.
Styling and Audience Reactions
The show's striking looks were styled by Interview magazine editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, who revealed on Instagram that his long-time friend Lily 'got me out of tour styling retirement 20 years after I first styled her.' Following Lily's first show, some fans expressed confusion about the format and the relatively short 45-minute performance time.
While many delighted in hearing the new album performed from beginning to end, some took issue with the show's first half. A string trio entertained the audience with a 55-minute instrumental performance of some of Allen's biggest hits, including Not Fair, The Fear and Smile. This segment received mixed reviews, with some branding it 'funny and camp' while others compared it to a 'primary school assembly sing along'.
