Lily Allen delivered a sensational performance in Manchester on Thursday evening as part of her West End Girl tour, captivating the audience with a series of bold and revealing outfits. The 40-year-old singer shared behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram, showcasing her playful backstage antics before taking the stage.
Striking Stage Attire
One of her standout looks featured a sheer lace mini dress that highlighted her pink lingerie and impressive figure. She paired this with a faux fur-trimmed silk robe, which she let fall open as she confidently performed. Later in the show, Lily slipped into a figure-hugging leather cone bra dress that accentuated every curve of her lithe physique.
Album-Inspired Performances
The West End Girl album is famously an ode to her ex-husband, David Harbour, 50, and their acrimonious breakup. During her performance of the track "4Chan Stan," which deals with discovering a partner's infidelity, Lily wrapped herself in a long swath of fabric printed with lyrics and receipts.
Fans at earlier shows in Glasgow and Liverpool noted that these receipts included details from tequila bars and Bergdorf Goodman, referencing items her ex purchased for other women. This directly ties to the song's lyrics, where she sings about never visiting Bergdorf's but her partner shopping there for someone else.
On-Stage Revelations
As she unraveled the receipt dress, Lily revealed a custom Self-Portrait ruffled sheer lace bodysuit and burgundy patent hot pants underneath. The album's themes of infidelity were further emphasized during the track "Pussy Palace," where she performed from a bed with a Duane Reade bag nearby, mirroring lyrics about finding sex toys at her husband's second apartment.
Tour Details and Fan Reactions
Lily captioned her Instagram post: "Two nights in Manchester. Nottingham see you tonight x." The new album received three nominations at the 2026 BRITs, though she did not win any awards during last week's ceremony.
Throughout the 45-minute set, 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—a design house she walked for last year. The tour's styling was handled by Interview magazine editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, who came out of retirement for the project.
Mixed Audience Feedback
Some fans expressed confusion over the show's format, particularly the 45-minute duration. While they enjoyed Lily performing her new album in full, the first half of the show featured a string trio playing a 55-minute instrumental of her hits like "Not Fair," "The Fear," and "Smile." This segment received mixed reviews, with some calling it "funny and camp" and others comparing it to a "primary school assembly sing along."
