05/25/2026
NEW EPISODE!!! For some reason, there’s been a huge controversy surrounding the babydoll-style dresses worn by pop-star Olivia Rodrigo, so in this episode, Madigan goes through the history of the “babydoll” dress; the history of the objectification of performers; a look into sexualization and objectification of women; and lastly, a look other female musicians who took chances with their style.
Photos:
1. Olivia in “drop dead”
2. Olivia on stage in Barcelona
3. Sylvia Pedlar’s babydoll design
4. Cristobàl Balenciaga babydoll design
5. Kat Bjelland
6. Courtney Love
7. Carroll Baker in Babydoll
8. Degas statue Little Dancer of Fourteen
9. Jenny Lind
10. Madonna in Like a Prayer
11. Britney Spears Baby One More Time
