Kylie Jenner recently shared a series of poolside photos on Instagram, featuring herself in a micro bikini and tiara, shortly after receiving online criticism for her outfit at a friend's wedding. In the social media post, Jenner, 29, showcased a black two-piece swimsuit and used a queen emoji to caption the images.
One photo captured a close-up selfie where she appeared to be wearing lime green earphones. Another image was a mirror selfie, highlighting her physique and a jeweled phone case. The carousel also included a point-of-view shot of her phone and a lighter with her image printed on it resting in her lap.
The new photos emerged following backlash concerning the dress Jenner wore to the wedding of her friend Jordyn Woods to Karl-Anthony Towns. Jenner attended the event in Malibu wearing a black halter-neck gown with midriff cutouts and a thigh-high slit, an ensemble that drew mixed reactions from social media users.
Online comments on platforms like Reddit criticized Jenner's fashion choice, with some describing it as "gaudy and cheap" and others suggesting it was inappropriate for a wedding. Some users commented on the perceived lack of style among celebrities despite their resources, while others defended the choice, noting the event was a celebrity wedding with potentially different sartorial standards.
Jenner and Woods's friendship has a notable history. The two had a falling out approximately seven years ago following a scandal involving Tristan Thompson. Their relationship was reportedly severed in February 2019 after Woods claimed Thompson kissed her after they had both been drinking. This incident led to Woods moving out of Jenner's guest house, and the friends were not seen together for several years. They were later seen together in July 2023 and appeared on social media in September 2024, indicating a reconciliation. Jenner also publicly supported Woods's engagement in December 2025 with an Instagram comment.
Despite the criticism, some social media users expressed support for Jenner's recent photos and her enduring friendship with Woods. One user marveled at Jenner's look, exclaiming, "Kylie!!! Wow." Another commenter suggested that while the dress might be considered "too much" by some for a typical wedding, celebrity events may operate under different expectations.
