Even our favorite and most glamorous celebrities sometimes miss the mark when it comes to red carpet fashion. The press jumps on these fashion faux pas immediately, and it’s intriguing to wonder what the stylists were thinking.
- Charlize Theron
- Event: 82nd Academy Awards
- Year: 2010
- Estimated Cost: $8,000*
Charlize Theron rarely makes a fashion misstep, so when she does, it becomes a topic of widespread discussion. Many felt that the gown she wore to the 2010 Oscars, designed by John Galliano, wasn’t up to her usual standards.
- Zendaya Pinkett Smith
- Event: 94th Academy Awards
- Year: 2022
- Estimated Cost: $15,000*
It can be said that Zendaya Pinkett Smith had quite a remarkable Oscar appearance in 2022. Not only did her husband slap someone in her honor (leading to controversy), but Pinkett Smith also made it to the list of worst-dressed for the night.
- Celine Dion
- Event: 71st Academy Awards
- Year: 1999
- Estimated Cost: $5,000*
Critiques from the 90s singled out Celine Dion for her infamous white tuxedo worn at the 1999 Oscars. Created by Dior, this attire was considered a massive fashion disaster by many.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Event: MTV Video Music Awards
- Year: 1998
- Estimated Cost: $500*
In recent years, we’ve seen quite a few poorly dressed celebrities, but let’s not forget about Jennifer Love Hewitt’s look, which she revisited in 2018. She and Carson Daly’s photo brought back memories of this red carpet failure, featuring a fantastic mix of gothic and glam.
- Bjork
- Event: 73rd Academy Awards
- Year: 2001
- Estimated Cost: $1,000*
Known for her unique music and style, Bjork’s “Swan Dress,” worn at the 2001 Oscars, has been infamous ever since. The dress, shaped like a swan, was more of a tribute to Esther Williams and Busby Berkeley according to Bjork.
- Rihanna
- Event: Grammy Awards
- Year: 2015
- Estimated Cost: $12,000*
Rihanna’s fans were divided on whether they loved or hated this particular outfit. It was undoubtedly bold, and we are still amazed at how the business mogul and singer managed to grab attention with this unique look.
- Florence Pugh
- Event: 95th Academy Awards
- Year: 2023
- Estimated Cost: $10,000*
Entertainment Tonight labeled Florence Pugh’s gown at the 2023 Oscars as an “unlikely choice,” while People called it a “fashion risk.” Trust us; some publications were not as forgiving, as this look was a clear fashion miss.
In the world of fashion, even the most celebrated stars sometimes miss the mark, creating unforgettable moments on the red carpet.
