Recently, actress Elizabeth Olsen shared on her personal TikTok page about a motto that her family often repeats at home: “No” is a complete sentence. Inspired by the famous twin sisters, Elizabeth Olsen emphasized that sometimes “you just need to say no.” Her video has already garnered 8 million views.
The sultry singer Shakira also agrees with this perspective. During the Viktor & Rolf fashion show in Paris, she wore a white coat from the brand’s Fall-Winter 2008 collection, adorned with bold three-dimensional letters spelling out “No” across the chest.
She paired this outfit with yellow high heels and a small matching handbag from the Italian brand Aquazzura. In the event photos, she raised her thumb as if to say, “No.”
“Everyone is saying ‘Yes’ to everything, and agreeing is being overvalued. I understand the significance of refusal. ‘No’ is a powerful word,” Shakira shared about the meaning behind her choice of clothing.
Using clothes to express inner thoughts is not something new; it has long been used as a celebrity’s communication tool. Bold slogan t-shirts like Hailey Bieber’s “Nepo Baby” worn earlier this year after she faced criticism for an easy path to fame. Even politicians, presidents, and royal members convey messages through their attire.