TikTok Star Swatosh Channels Dua Lipa in Stunning Tight Dress
Tabitha “Tabs” Swatosh channeled her inner Dua Lipa while trying to sit down in a tight-fitting dress.
On Wednesday, January 14, the 25-year-old took to TikTok to share a comedic clip of her experience attempting to sit in a Tess Mann Atelier structured dress at the Bridgerton season 4 premiere in Paris, France. As she stood before her chair, influencer twins Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight cheekily prompted her from behind the camera, “You’re gonna have to sit down.”
Swatosh then made her attempt to sit while adjusting her tiered outfit, which included a hoop skirt. She leaned back into the chair while cringing, then turned to give the camera a side profile before bursting into giggles.
Her pastel pink dress featured four hoop layers—one for her torso and the rest forming an elegant A-line skirt. The design was adorned with delicate 3-D florals. For her glam, Swatosh opted for soft makeup, showcasing dewy skin, blushed and contoured cheeks, long lashes, a hint of eyeliner, and pink lips. Her brunette hair was styled in a whimsical updo, with bangs swept across her forehead.
“Pulling a Dua Lipa at the premiere tonight,” she captioned her post. “This dress is impossible to sit in, but it’s so worth it ✨ #bridgerton AHH!!!” Her followers joined her in laughter in the comments.
“Honestly, it’s their fault for expecting you to sit in that beautiful dress 😍😍 how dare they,” one commenter joked, while another noted, “Masterful tackle, textbook execution!” Many others responded with laughing emojis.
The McKnight twins’ official account jumped in on the fun, commenting, “Me pretending to tell you to sit lol.”
@tabithaswatosh this dress is impossible to sit in but it’s so worth it ✨ #bridgerton AHH!!!
In her post, Swatosh mentioned Dua Lipa’s own difficulty sitting during the 2024 Golden Globes. The singer went viral for showing her candid struggle to relax in her chair while wearing a Schiaparelli corset gown.
In the video, Lipa, 30, was seen delicately leaning into her seat. While tilting back slightly, she managed a discouraged smile toward the camera. Eventually, she abandoned her efforts, slumping awkwardly into her chair. She playfully shrugged it off to the camera.
Lipa’s black strapless dress featured gold accents that formed a skeleton-like design. The fitted bodice flowed into a skintight skirt ending in a pleated hem.
Hailey Bieber keeps it real. The 28-year-old showcased the challenges of wearing a structured corseted gown at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, October 18. After the event, the Rhode founder shared behind-the-scenes photos on her Instagram, including a shot of her struggling to take a seat in her Schiaparelli attire.
She accessorized with a gold necklace and matching earrings. Adding a splash of color to her look, her bright red manicure stood out. Lipa completed her ensemble with a flawless makeup look featuring brown eyeshadow, rosy cheeks, well-defined brows, and long lashes. At that time, her red hair was styled in glamorous curls, parted to the side.
“Thank you @goldenglobes for such a beautiful night last night – the only thing missing was a reclining chair,” she playfully captioned her post, resonating laughter in the comments.
“The queen needs to sit down tho😂❤️🔥🫀,” one user quipped, while another joked, “🥰😂😂😂😂you made it! Now get back up. Lol.” A third comment read, “Globes looking stiff & golden.”
