Olivia Dunne Faces Backlash For Her “Overexposing” Outfit Choice At SI Swimsuit Party
Olivia Dunne had a week most 22-year-olds can only dream of. She officially became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, attended the high-profile launch party in New York City, and celebrated a career milestone that only a few athletes ever reach. But by Thursday night, the internet had already shifted focus from her historic achievement to her outfit choice.
At the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch Party held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Manhattan, Dunne showed up in a mint green mini dress that immediately stirred up reactions on social media. What should’ve been a celebration of her rising stardom quickly turned into a debate about her wardrobe.
Fans Sound Off On Instagram
The LSU gymnastics star and NIL trailblazer stunned on the red carpet, but not everyone was impressed with her look. Some fans on Instagram felt the dress crossed a line, with comments rolling in within minutes of photos hitting the feed.
“Why even wear clothes at that point,” one follower wrote, echoing the sentiment of several others.
Another questioned, “Dawg where yo underwear at.”
While a third bluntly added, “That’s half a dress.”
One more chimed in with, “You’re overexposing yourself.”
Dunne hasn’t responded to the criticism directly, and it’s unlikely she will. The former gymnast thrives in the limelight and has handled intense scrutiny before. She rose to fame in 2023 with her first SI Swimsuit photoshoot in Puerto Rico and has since become one of the most recognizable faces in college sports and digital media.
SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day offered insight into Dunne’s impact beyond fashion or Instagram fame. “She’s not just a social media sensation; she’s a pioneering force,” Day said in a statement earlier this week. “She’s created opportunities for herself and, by extension, countless other athletes.”
For Dunne, this week has been more about legacy than labels. She’s stepping into a new chapter post-retirement with a cover feature that marks her as more than an athlete or influencer- she’s a brand in motion.
Critics might have plenty to say about what she wore Thursday night, but Dunne is still riding the high of a moment that, in her words, is a “dream come true.”
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Olivia Dunne Faces Backlash For Her “Overexposing” Outfit Choice At SI Swimsuit Party
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