Avril Lavigne’s Sophisticated Look at Album Launch: A Style Transformation

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Wow. We wouldn’t have been able to tell if the person we spotted was Avril Lavigne if it weren’t for the dead-giveaway skull ink on her arm, among her other tattoos.

Avril Lavigne wearing a dress by Vivienne Westwood Red LabelAvril Lavigne wearing a dress by Vivienne Westwood Red Label (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

The 29-year-old Canadian artist traded her usual sneakers, studs, and plaid shirts for a more sophisticated glamazon look at the release party of her self-titled album a few weeks ago. It seems the blushing bride aesthetic hasn’t quite left the newly married singer just yet.

Avril Lavigne exudes elegance with her long, loose waves and flawless makeup, accentuated by a delicate pendant necklaceAvril Lavigne exudes elegance with her long, loose waves and flawless makeup, accentuated by a delicate pendant necklace (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril wore a Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress paired with nude platform pumps.

Avril Lavigne stuns in a Vivienne Westwood Red Label strapless dress paired with nude platform pumps at her self-titled album release partyAvril Lavigne stuns in a Vivienne Westwood Red Label strapless dress paired with nude platform pumps at her self-titled album release party (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Her neck accessories were kept to a minimum, while she generously frosted her arms and hands with graceful yet heavily encrusted jewels. Her waist-long hair was kept in mermaid-like loose waves.

Avril Lavigne generously frosted her arms and hands with graceful yet heavily encrusted jewelsAvril Lavigne generously frosted her arms and hands with graceful yet heavily encrusted jewels (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne kept her waist-long hair in mermaid-like loose wavesAvril Lavigne kept her waist-long hair in mermaid-like loose waves (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne showcases her elegant jewelry at her album release party, wearing a sparkling statement ring and a delicate braceletAvril Lavigne showcases her elegant jewelry at her album release party, wearing a sparkling statement ring and a delicate bracelet (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne rocking nude platform pumpsAvril Lavigne rocking nude platform pumps (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne showing off the skull and crossbones tattoo below her “Abbey Dawn” inkAvril Lavigne showing off the skull and crossbones tattoo below her “Abbey Dawn” ink (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne turns heads with her shimmering Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress and nude platform pumps at her album release partyAvril Lavigne turns heads with her shimmering Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress and nude platform pumps at her album release party (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne showcases her stunning makeup with bold eyeliner and soft pink lips, complementing her long, loose waves and shimmering Vivienne Westwood Red Label dressAvril Lavigne showcases her stunning makeup with bold eyeliner and soft pink lips, complementing her long, loose waves and shimmering Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Avril Lavigne smiles brightly, highlighting her flawless teeth and glowing makeup with subtle pink blush and nude lips, complemented by her long, loose wavesAvril Lavigne smiles brightly, highlighting her flawless teeth and glowing makeup with subtle pink blush and nude lips, complemented by her long, loose waves on November 5, 2013, in New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

We’re huge fans of Vivienne Westwood, but we’re a bit troubled by the fit of this strapless cow dress — it doesn’t seem to sit well around the hips because of the waist ruching.

Also, the black version looks like trash bag couture. Sorry, Mrs. Westwood. We still love you, though. The bow is adorable, and Avril’s metallic wine color is perfect for her punk-meets-lady image.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Lamé Strapless Cow DressVivienne Westwood Red Label Lamé Strapless Cow Dress, £755