Paloma Faith uses clothes as "armour".
The 'Picking Up the Pieces' singer says getting dressed for a show gives her extra "confidence" for her performance and she believes fashion is "empowering".
She said: "Fashion should be fun and empowering. It gives me confidence, it's like armour for me.
"I love getting dressed up before a show - psychologically it's really powerful."
Paloma insists she has no fashion regrets and always "forgives" herself when she makes a sartorial mistake.
She said: "Fashion regrets are bad for the soul. I forgive myself for the odd fashion faux pas.
"Don't put pressure on yourself to fit into certain clothes. Embrace who you are. Everything is a celebration of individuality now . I'm excited by it - it's my time."
The 32-year-old singer favours vintage stores and looks to Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Monroe for style inspiration.
She said: "Clothes from the 50s suited my shape better."
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