‘Wicked‘ Fans Debate Elphaba‘s Wardrobe Choice in Viral Scene
NEW YORK -โ A โseemingly โฃinnocuous cardigan worn by Elphaba in the new film Wicked: For Good has sparked a fervent debate among fans, quickly becoming a โขviral topic on social media. The scene, occurring as Elphaba attempts to seduce โขFiyero, features a deliberately unflattering, oversized knit that has been widely interpreted as a intentional stylistic choice meant to subvert expectations ofโ romantic โpresentation.
Theโ discussion centers on whether the cardigan is a commentary on Elphaba’s rejection of conventional beauty standards, a practical garment for her clandestineโข activities,โฃ or simply a fashion misstep. Some viewers have expressed confusion or โdisappointment, while others have laudedโ the choice โas a powerful โstatement about self-acceptance and challenging societal norms. The scene’s impact is amplified by the film’s broader themes of prejudice and defying expectations,adding layers โฃofโฃ interpretation to theโ garment’s significance.
The moment occurs when Elphaba,attempting to swayโข Fiyero to help her,intentionally presents herself inโ a deliberately unglamorous manner. Socialโ media platforms like tiktok and X are flooded wiht reactions,ranging from humorous critiques of the cardigan’s aesthetic to thoughtful analyses of โขits symbolicโข weight.
“Its so engaging that she chooses that โฃcardigan,” one user postedโ on X. “It’s like she’s saying,’I’m not going to try and be what you want,I’m going to be me.'”
Theโค film, a prequelโค to theโข beloved โฃbroadway musical, has already generated considerable buzz, with some parents expressing โฃconcerns about its darker themes and possibly frightening scenes, asโ reported by โฃ USA TODAY. However, the “sex cardigan”โ debate demonstratesโค the film’s ability to provoke conversation and engage audiences on multiple levels, extending beyondโฃ concerns about age appropriateness and into the realmโ of fashion and feminist interpretation.
