This year, we’ve seen many questionable celebrity outfits on the red carpets of award shows and other prestigious star-studded events. While some netizens have focused on the groundbreaking nature of the designs, praising their wearers for pushing boundaries and taking risks, others simply felt that certain styles should never have left the atelier.
From deconstructed ballerina looks to outfits inspired by the Power Rangers and medieval warriors, let’s take a look back at what were considered some of the worst celebrity looks of 2024.
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Addison Rae At The Video Music Awards
For the September event, Addison wore a ballerina look consisting of a sculpted bra with boa feathers, high-waisted panties, a tulle tutu, and peep-toe heels. Her white set was custom-made by Miss Claire Sullivan.
“God I wish Joan Rivers was alive,” one Redditor said of the look, while another added: “This looks like what Kanye’s wife would wear to her own wedding.”
Looks like a bra bought at a dollar store and incontinence underwear. That is shockingly ugly.
You know you've done it wrong when even someone beautiful can't make it look half good.
Load More Replies...Time enough to have boobs shaped like this when you're old! Someone should've told her!! :D
Tacky, cheap, extremely unflattering. It somehow even manages to look as though it could use a wash.
Chappell Roan At The Video Music Awards
The Hot To Go! singer opted for a dramatic cape look by Y/Project. Channeling a medieval warrior queen, Chappell also wore a velvet robe, an armored manicure, a cross necklace, and a sword.
“Honestly, it just seems costume instead of fashion,” one Redditor wrote, adding that the young star looked like she was heading to the “Renaissance Fair.”
Ariana Grande At The Oscars
Ariana attended the Academy Awards back in March wearing a pink custom Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. The strapless, fitted dress, a nod to her Wicked character Glinda, featured dramatic details such as a long train and puffy sleeves.
With all that fabric in her hands, one netizen quipped that Ariana looked like she was “mid-struggle to fold a fitted sheet.”
This dress seems really practical. If you get cold, you can pull the puffy part around you like a thick comforter. If your seat is uncomfortable, you can fold up the puffs under your butt for a cushion. If you fall out of an airplane, you'll probably make it safely to the ground.
I think it's rather pretty. I wish she didn't always look as though she's about to pass out from hunger though.
It looks like they got a great deal on fabric and didn't want to throw the excess away.
The dress by itself would've been enough. The wrap needs a black catsuit, and done. Otherwise, Ariana needs to be a foot taller to pull it all off.
Katy Perry At The Video Music Awards
Before performing a medley of her biggest hits, Katy walked the red carpet in an edgy white look by Who Decides War. The ragged one-shoulder crop top and low-waisted skirt led many to say she looked “shipwrecked.”
Ellie Goulding At The Fashion Awards
Ellie commanded attention at the awards, held in December at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a massive white puffer jacket. She wore a simple white dress under the coat and matching white pointed-toe heels.
“Why's she wearing a duvet?” one confused netizen asked.
In this weather and the price of heating she's on to something
Chet Hanks At The Video Music Awards
Chet sported a red, black, and white motorcycle jacket and matching pants. The son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson accessorized the look with a chunky silver necklace and tall, lace-up sneaker-boots.
“This is what 5-year-old boys think looks cool,” one Redditor wrote.
“I feel like this outfit is so close to looking okay,” a separate user wrote. “Had he tucked in that ridiculously long black muscle tank and worn shoes that weren't so comically oversized it would be a fairly solid motocross outfit!”
And don't forget tasteless, that's some tacky, hideous clothes
Load More Replies...Emma Stone At The BAFTAs
Emma wore a custom peach Louis Vuitton gown with a massive puff on one shoulder, reminiscent of the designs worn by her character Bella in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things. The one-shoulder top and textured chiffon skirt reportedly took 450 hours and 20 meters of fabric to create.
“I think it’s terrible. 80s prom but not the fun kind,” said a fashionista on the r/whatthefrock subreddit.
It was a perfectly lovely dress...until I scrolled down to the bottom edge. But honestly, you could put her in a potato sack and she would look amazing.
The bottom is awful but also is the fabric used for the sleeve. If the sleeve had the same fabric as the skirt of the dress and it, the skirt, continued to the floor and didn't have what looks like a huge towel from TJMax/Marshalls, it would be a great dress.
Load More Replies...The dress for the most part looks great, until you get to the grandma's favorite comforter bit at the bottom. Could be a lot worse.
Rita Ora At The Fashion Awards
For the London event, Rita sported an oversized gray blazer from Primark, styled over a pinstriped shirt and polka-dot tie. The 34-year-old singer completed the look with chunky jewelry.
“She looks like she’s about to host the Hunger Games,” an X user wrote about the singer’s look.
I think the outfit is perfectly fine. It's the jewellery that gets me.
Wow, I didn’t realise the power shoulder pad phase was back already
Doja Cat At The MET Gala
Doja left little to the imagination when she wore a wet, white t-shirt gown by Vetements at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Agora Hills rapper paired the outfit with glittery makeup that included painted teardrops falling from her smoky eye look.
“She’s not always trying to look beautiful and snatched even though she is truly beautiful. But this?? I don’t even know what she is going for,” one fan wrote, while another said the look was “giving wet t-shirt contest.”
That's Kylie Jenner 😂 I remember thinking how ridiculous she looked.
Load More Replies...Having to cover one's nipples all evening seems a recipe for no fun.
Probably not fun for the staff who have to keep dumping water on her all night lest she dry out. And the other staff who have to follow behind with mops. This is just stupid.
Load More Replies...Why wear a transparent dress then use your hands like that? Change ofvheart?
Hello, is this the NYC Coroner’s office? Have you checked all the draws in your morgues? You seem to be missing one…
IOf one has to use hands to cover up to avoid shame, maybe the fashion choice wasn't the best.
Right? It appears Doja Cat and Katy Perry got caught in the same storm
Load More Replies...It's the Met gala for Pete's sake. People are supposed to be out there.
Erika Alexander At The Oscars
The American Fiction star made a statement with her bold look. The multi-colored ensemble featured a strapless white gown with a train, a black tulle peplum, and vibrant purple, pink, and green ruffles.
“Erika Alexander could have left the tutu on the bathroom floor and slayed,” one fashionista wrote.
With all of the glorious fashion available in Hollywood she wears this kindergartens prom dress?
I love all things tulle ... so I like this BUT the under dress would have been better in a very pale color to pick up one of the colors I the ruffle
I think if the underdress was a very pale pink, it would have worked
Emma Corrin At The BAFTAs
Emma hit the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, in a unique ensemble by Miu Miu.
The Crown star, known for pushing the boundaries of fashion, wore blue tights underneath high-waisted panties and a black tulle skirt with bows. On top, she kept it simple with a boxy long-sleeve shirt, and accessorized the look with a black veil.
I thought the mesh pants looked a bit like window screens.
Load More Replies...Nicola Coughlan At The Emmy Awards
The Bridgerton star didn’t go unnoticed in her silver off-the-shoulder gown featuring a structured corset construction and a long skirt. For the September event, held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, Nicola opted for a half-updo and rosy eyeshadow and blush.
TV Dinner. Old school Swanson Hungry Man. Because she is a snack.
The shape is fine, it just needed a corset waist and some pleating. It's the flatness of the metallic that's giving problems. Peplums aren't supposed to be that stiff.
Overall beautiful dress, nice cut and style for her. That’s a LOT of sequins though, sooo shiny.
Lil Nas X At The Video Music Awards
Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, channeled the Pink Power Ranger for his red carpet look at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 25-year-old rapper made a memorable appearance, turning heads in a pink and white leather moto suit paired with a helmet with cone-like ears.
I absolutely 1000% knew someone was going to mention the Pink Ranger. I never got into Power Rangers, but I know what/who they are and thought the same thing.
Load More Replies...Before seeing this was Nas, I thought, "Ooooo, she's giving Pink Ranger vibes!" After seeing this was Nas, I thought, "Ooooo, he's giving Pink Ranger vibes!" This is totally acceptable.
Lenny Kravitz At The Video Music Awards
The four-time Grammy winner wore an all-black leather ensemble by Yves Saint Laurent, featuring a bomber jacket with a tie, boot-cut pants with a studded belt, black shades, and white boots.
The only thing I don’t like is the string tie. It it was a regular tie, 10/10
the only reaaally ugly part of this outfit honestly is the neck strap -or lack thereof- on the tie
Dan Levy At The Emmy Awards
Dan, who hosted the ceremony alongside his father, Eugene Levy, wore a Loewe suit with a white blouse top featuring a scarf neckline.
“I don't like it. It looks like a napkin blowing in the wind on his face,” one critic commented.
Helen Mirren At The Golden Globes
Helen made a splash in a purple cape dress with bell sleeves by Dolce & Gabbana. The look featured a ruched top and different shades of “blue-violet,” as described by the English actress, who said it was one of her favorite colors.
She is one of the few people alive who can get by with wearing anything she wants and still look extremely classy.
Too much fabric, and doesn't fit right. She has a great figure for someone her age, and this just isn't flattering.
This is Dame Helen F*****g Mirren. I will NOT allow ANY negative comments towards her. She absolutely owns this outfit, just like any other outfit she chooses to put on her body, you ungrateful peasants.
Bella Ramsey At The Golden Globes
Bella wore a custom-made two-piece suit by Prada. The Last of Us actor’s look featured a blue boxy jacket, gray slim-cut pants, and black boots, which were considered too minimalistic for the occasion.
The event marked their first Golden Globes nomination, received for the post-apocalyptic drama show.
The outfit is a little minimalist, but I do want to give credit to the author of this article for properly recognizing Bella's pronouns as a non-binary person. Good on you.
Is this the chick promoting the use of AI to lie to people and escalate unreasonable social standards?
Very nice suit (at least with different shoes). Absolutely not up to Golden Globes ‘dress code’ or expectations. Dresses not mandatory, but at least go dressier than that.
Troye Sivan At The MET Gala
The Australian pop star sported a cropped suit vest styled over a light blue shirt, black pants with a butterfly pendant attached to the waist, and black dress shoes. His look was designed by Prada.
Dwayne Johnson At The Oscars
The Rock’s Dolce & Gabbana graphite suit wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. The wrestler-turned-actor added a Hollywood touch to the bold look with aviator sunglasses.
Overall nice, beautiful colors. Satin dresses and lapels are the norm, maybe even satin jacket, but satin pants are very rarely becoming.
Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton At The Academy Of Country Music Awards
Gwen wore a brown leather jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, which featured gray, white, green, and brown feathers.
Meanwhile, Blake kept it simple with a pair of jeans, a black shirt, and a controversial black jacket with brown leather patches on both shoulders.
Are those feathers? Cultural appropriation of native America fashion? Well Blake does look like a drugstore cowboy
Rachel Sennott At The Independent Spirit Awards
For the 39th Independent Spirit Awards, which took place in February at the Santa Monica Pier in California, the Shiva Baby actress donned an all-black sequined design by Balenciaga. She styled her hair in an up-do and accessorized her look with a matching clutch and pointed-toe shoes.
She looks as though she's about to have a tantrum and storm off upstairs yelling about how no-one understands her.
Neckline is too low. A few inches higher would look classy, change the shoes, wear a pendant or a choker, change the hairstyle. She would have been a Glam Goth.
Load More Replies...I see nothing wrong with it. I'd wear it ... to the right occasion.
She's probably thinking, "I REALLY wish I had taken a s**t before putting this f*****g outfit on"
She’s probably hoping she doesn’t have to pee anytime during the awards show.
Load More Replies...Sarah Paulson At The Emmy Awards
The Golden Globe winner attended TV’s biggest night in a blue Prada gown featuring a black train and a big white bow at the bottom. She accessorized the look with dainty Marco Bicego drop earrings, a white clutch, and matching heels.
And continue the blue to bottom, regardless of length.
Load More Replies...Sara Paulson is a goddess amongst us. She can wear whatever she wants
All that mishigosh at the bottom is unnecessary because she is so gorgeous and that blue is stunning.
It's like they combined two totally different dresses into a complicated mess.
Bobby Berk At The Emmy Awards
Interior designer and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk walked the Emmys red carpet in a blue textured suit created by Maltese designer duo Charles & Ron.
They look like a very creased pair of dark blue pyjamas and he doesn't exactly look awake yet.
Bryce Dallas-Howard At The BAFTAs
Bryce donned a silver, sparkling backless gown adorned with sequins and a cut-out at the waist.
The glitzy, long-sleeve gown featured a black rose attachment at the center, which was also shimmering. To put the focus on her dress, she styled her hair in an up-do and opted for minimalistic makeup with rosy lips.
I rarely give an opinion on fashion, but those shoes! I thought she looked good until I scrolled to the feet.
They are not as good looking as the ones she ran all over the place in Jurassic World.
Load More Replies...Its the hemline not the shoes, if the hem was long slit and flowing the shoes would work
Not to be a hater, but Argylle was without a doubt the dumbest movie I have ever seen
A lesson on how to make glitzy fabric look like trash. I just hope that "rose" is made of belly button lint.
Simone Biles At The Country Music Awards
The renowned gymnast, who brought her Olympic medal count to 11 this year, hit the CMAs red carpet in November wearing a silver off-the shoulder gown by Misha. She completed the ensemble with black heels, a smoky eye, and minimal accessories.
Agree. She isn't a fashion diva and this is actually a nice look on her.
Load More Replies...It's not really a fail. As a muscular person myself, I know how hard it can be to dress your body and women have more of a challenge as society demands that women look fem all the time. Bravo for trying!
That color is perfect on her, it’s very flattering! The fitting on the dress is off but the color is just gorgeous!
Barry Keoghan At The Golden Globes
The Saltburn actor attended the 81st Golden Globes in January wearing a custom red plaid Louis Vuitton suit.
Barry completed the eye-catching look with a matching red earring, a trouser chain, and a pearl necklace.
Wow, it works for him. Looks like somebody who has fun at events. An eye candy, something to look at for more than 2 seconds and finally another colour than black or blue without looking clownish. Even a pattern. And a little bling bling, neither too ostentious (fitting for a gala) nor too "penitent monk" (without anything) I don't know this guy but I wouldn't want to run for the hills.
Nicolas Cage At The Golden Globes
Nicolas attended the awards show, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, in a controversial metallic gold blazer paired with a bow tie and black pants.
The star, who celebrated his 60th birthday at the event, said he wore the jacket to mark the beginning of his “golden years.”
Bradley Cooper At The BAFTAs
The Maestro actor donned a custom Louis Vuitton double-breasted suit at the 77th British Academy Film Awards back in February. Bradley was nominated for three awards (Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Original Screenplay) for his work in the biographical film about composer Leonard Bernstein.
“When is he shipping out?” one social media user asked. Another user said the suit was giving “old policeman vibes.”
I think the pants should've had a slimmer leg...otherwise, it looks good.
That was my reaction as well, but apparently wide legs are the thing.
Load More Replies...Andrea Riseborough At The Oscars
Andrea sported a long-sleeved tartan print dress by Loewe that flowed down into a long black skirt. The Alice & Jack actress styled her hair in a slicked back bun and accessorized the look with one silver earring.
“Nice dress , but not for Oscar evening,” one netizen wrote.
It's different granted but not sure that's the ideal thing to wear for the Oscars. For starters, it doesn't look easy to move around in.
Load More Replies...That disembodied hand is creeping me out. Amazing cheekbones, tho.
Lauren Sánchez At The MET Gala
Lauren Sánchez, author, philanthropist, and fiancée of Jeff Bezos, attended the Met Gala in May wearing a gown inspired by Oscar de la Renta’s fall 2024 collection.
The strapless black-and-white dress, designed to resemble a shattered stained-glass rose, failed to impress many enthusiasts of fashion’s biggest night.
It's okay but the skirt is too flared and too long. Bring it in closer and raise the hem a few inches, so we can see your feet. Pouting at the camera though, is so last season.
Fashion is subjective right? I might not like it but maybe they feel super fly wearing it.
"I may not know fashion, but I know what I like." Ehh, not really. Y'all do y'all.
Entirely stupid and toxic article. I don't think the OPs realize that a lot of these events are all about wearing over the top outfits and looks. I would also love to see the author Marina Urman's top 30 fashion looks for the red carpet. Such a fvcking hypocritical article, Marina.
Oh let people have fun. This wasn’t hurting anyone and there are plenty of more serious articles (or at least articles that lead to serious discussions).
Load More Replies...Fashion is subjective right? I might not like it but maybe they feel super fly wearing it.
"I may not know fashion, but I know what I like." Ehh, not really. Y'all do y'all.
Entirely stupid and toxic article. I don't think the OPs realize that a lot of these events are all about wearing over the top outfits and looks. I would also love to see the author Marina Urman's top 30 fashion looks for the red carpet. Such a fvcking hypocritical article, Marina.
Oh let people have fun. This wasn’t hurting anyone and there are plenty of more serious articles (or at least articles that lead to serious discussions).
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