Katy Perry Debuts Retro Pop Flair at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2010

Held on June 6, 2010 (with Perry’s appearance documented on June 7), the event marked the second edition of Capital’s mini-festival, drawing tens of thousands to London for a lineup that included Rihanna, Usher, Justin Bieber, and Cheryl Cole. But Perry’s outfit—red and white polka dots, white lace trim, and a high-waisted skirt—was pure pop theatre.

Styled like a modern-day Bettie Page, Perry wore a halter crop top with scalloped lace edging, paired with a matching skirt that hit just above the knee. The silhouette was playful, flattering, and unmistakably hers. She completed the look with sheer tights and black ballet flats—practical for stage movement, but still polished.

Her hair, jet black and softly curled, was pulled into a half-up style, while her makeup leaned classic: winged liner, flushed cheeks, and a cherry-red lip that echoed the polka-dot motif. The backdrop—branded with Capital FM, Barclaycard, and T-Mobile logos—framed her like a pop icon in a press-ready tableau.