--- description: Katy Perry's 2019 Grammy dress was designed by Balmain, not Hostess. title: Katy Perry’s Grammy Dress Made Everyone on Twitter Hungry image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2ef3eb856c6556c6/698944eab21a9c33aa500128/dolly-parton-tribute-grammy-awards.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # People Thought Katy Perry’s Confectionary Pink Grammy Dress Looked Like a Pastry by [Melissa Locker](/author/melissa-locker/) ## Melissa Locker Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Feb 11, 2019 2:54 PM CUT  Katy Perry, Dolly Parton and Kacey Musgraves perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019 in Los Angeles. Katy Perry, Dolly Parton and Kacey Musgraves perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019 in Los Angeles.Kevork Djansezian—Getty Images by [Melissa Locker](/author/melissa-locker/) ## Melissa Locker Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Feb 11, 2019 2:54 PM CUT Katy Perry wore Balmain couture when she performed with Dolly Parton at the [2019 Grammy Awards](http://time.com/5526160/grammys-2019-best-worst-moments/ "undefined")—but on Twitter people were wondering if she perhaps was wearing Hostess? Or maybe Duncan-Hines? Or was that artisanal cotton candy? The [artist](http://time.com/longform/artists-through-the-ages/ "undefined")’s bell-shaped, confectionary-pink, voluminous, micro-ruffled dress from Balmain’s spring 2019 couture collection had people buzzing online. While Perry’s hair and makeup were widely praised by [Grammy](http://time.com/5526725/lady-gaga-grammys-meme-2019/ "undefined") watchers, the French fashion house’s design reminded people of Hostess Sno Balls, pop-up party decorations a pastry, a [tumbler](https://twitter.com/HiMyNameIsAngie/status/1094818167585554432 "undefined"), Barbie’s dream birthday cake, Squidward from _Spongebob Squarepants_, a paint roller, [cupcake liners](https://twitter.com/mustangbranco/status/1094765049258876929 "undefined"), and more. The singer has been known to make bold fashion choices in the past, so she is undoubtedly well aware of the risks in pushing the boundaries of fashion.  Katy Perry attends the 61st GRAMMY Awards on February 10, 2019\. 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