Harry Styles’ Fans Are Divided on the Former One Direction Singer’s Rugged Look at LIDO Festival

All grown up! Harry Styles was once known — and to some, will always be considered — One Direction’s resident heartthrob, but his latest look has fans doing a double take.

On Tuesday, June 10, DeuxMoi shared photos of Styles, 31, at LIDO Festival in London. In one set, the “Watermelon Sugar” singer rocked a blue sweatshirt under a blue jacket, and a dark hat alongside a group of friends as they walked the grounds in Victoria Park.

In another set, taken at night, Styles was spotted in the crowd taking off his sweatshirt to reveal a gray shirt with a smiley face while sharing a glimpse of his multiple tattoos.

Like most things that involve the former boy bander, fans couldn’t help but share their opinions on Styles’ rugged appearance — which included tousled hair and a mustache/ beard combo — and the comment section seemed divided.

“If I saw this man at a gas station, I wouldn’t look twice,” one person wrote, while another commented: “Blimey, he’s aged about 20 years! Although I’m not complaining.”

A third shared, “Not a fan of his My Name Is Earl look.”

Meanwhile, some fans admitted they found Styles more attractive now than ever before.

“I’m gonna be the outlier here and say he looks 1000 percent hotter with this rugged man look,” shared one Instagram user.

“I think he looks amazing,” another wrote.

Many declared they were happy to see the Don’t Worry Darling actor enjoying the festival — although there were a few who expressed their hope that Styles would be inspired to get back to making music himself.

“Prayer circle today at 3 p.m. to pray that he remembers he’s a singer and needs to drop an album,” one fan quipped.

Styles’ appearance also drew comparisons to Jason Sudeikis — who, ironically, was previously engaged to Styles’ ex Olivia Wilde — Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) and Twilight’s Charlie Swan (played by Billy Burke).

Styles has been keeping a low-profile since wrapping his Love On Tour in July 2023. However, the outing at LIDO Festival marked Styles’ second public appearance in recent weeks. On May 8, fans went wild after he was spotted in the crowd at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City during the announcement that Pope Leo XIV would be taking over for Pope Francis.

The Grammy winner has been quiet on social media as well. Last October, Styles shared a fitting tribute to his former bandmate Liam Payne, who tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony — and has yet to post on his Instagram grid since.