Little Mix insist their sexy stage image is FEMINIST as they discuss sexism in the music industry

The Little Mix girls have defended their racy stage ensembles as ‘feminist’.

Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards hit back at criticism of their titillating costumes as they discussed sexism on the music scene in a new interview. 

Gracing the cover of Attitude magazine, pop princesses showcased their phenomenal figures in scanty bras and high-waisted trousers. 

They’ve got the Power: Little Mix discussed sexism in the music industry and the controversy surrounding their stage costumes in a new interview with Attitude magazine

Jade declared: ‘Being a feminist doesn’t mean you have to wear a polo-neck jumper and a pair of trousers. Anyone can be feminist. Feminism is just believing in equality.’

Jesy weighed in on the subject, saying the pop group encourage women to feel good about themselves and be self-confident.

She told the magazine: ‘You should be able to be whatever kind of woman you want to be. You should be able to wear what you bloody want to wear and rock it with confidence.

Speaking out: Jesy Nelson (pictured), Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perry Edwards hit back at criticism of their titillating costumes

Speaking out: Jesy Nelson (pictured), Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perry Edwards hit back at criticism of their titillating costumes

Saucy: Gracing the cover of Attitude magazine, all of the pop princesses showcased their assets and phenomenal figures in their scanty bras (Pictured: Leigh-Anne)

Saucy: Gracing the cover of Attitude magazine, all of the pop princesses showcased their assets and phenomenal figures in their scanty bras (Pictured: Leigh-Anne)

‘As long as you feel good about yourself, that’s all that matters. It just annoys me. We’ll wear a leotard and they’re like [pulls a face]. 

‘But I’m thinking: “Do you say that to the people at the Olympics: that they’re too provocative? No, you don’t, but because we’re dancing, ‘Oh, you’re too sexy!’”

Touching on the sexism still prevalent in the music industry, Perrie claimed some people think women’s opinions don’t matter.

She said: ‘When women have a voice, some people think that opinion is invalid.’ 

Glamorous: Jesy commanded attention as she exhibited her toned tummy in her bralette and her sexy snakeskin trousers

Glamorous: Jesy commanded attention as she exhibited her toned tummy in her bralette and her sexy snakeskin trousers

Beyond beautiful: Leigh-Anne got pulses racing as she displayed her assets in her microscopic bra which she paired with trendy electric blue flares

Beyond beautiful: Leigh-Anne got pulses racing as she displayed her assets in her microscopic bra which she paired with trendy electric blue flares

Cute: Jade flashed a glimpse of her lean stomach as she only wore a bra when she received a cheeky piggyback from her male companion

Cute: Jade flashed a glimpse of her lean stomach as she only wore a bra when she received a cheeky piggyback from her male companion

Glamorous Jesy commanded attention as she exhibited her toned tummy in her bralette and her sexy snakeskin trousers.

Leigh-Anne got pulses racing as she displayed her assets in her microscopic bra which she paired with trendy electric blue flares. 

Jade flashed a glimpse of her lean stomach as she only wore a bra when she received a cheeky piggyback from her male companion. 

Meanwhile, Perrie uncharacteristically covered up by wearing a loose-fitted top and a sexy split skirt for her own personal cover.

Different look: Meanwhile, Perrie uncharacteristically covered up by wearing a loose-fitted top and a sexy split skirt for her own personal cover

Different look: Meanwhile, Perrie uncharacteristically covered up by wearing a loose-fitted top and a sexy split skirt for her own personal cover

Explained: The Little Mix girls defended their racy stage ensembles as 'feminist' when they stripped down to their bralettes for a sizzling photo shoot

Explained: The Little Mix girls defended their racy stage ensembles as ‘feminist’ when they stripped down to their bralettes for a sizzling photo shoot

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