25 Red Carpet Looks That Missed The Mark In 2024
Red carpet looks that made viewers cringe this year.
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According to what I’ve learned from watching KUWTK, Red Carpet looks are planned well in advance with many fit-ons and a lot of thought going into creating that final look. The designers, the celebs and the entire team spend a lot of time and effort creating something they hope will stun and impress viewers while creating a lasting mark. However, not everyone makes a good impression and some outfits are downright disappointing to behold. This year has been no exception, with many famous folks pulling off styles that left audiences cringing, as you can see for yourself in the gallery below.
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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.”
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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!”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
#1 Addison Rae At The Video Music Awards
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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.”
#2 Chet Hanks At The Video Music Awards
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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!”
#3 Bryce Dallas-Howard At The BAFTAs
Image source: Mike Marsland/Getty Images
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.
#4 Rita Ora At The Fashion Awards
Image source: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images
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.
#5 Chappell Roan At The Video Music Awards
Image source: Gotham/Getty Images
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.”
#6 Ariana Grande At The Oscars
Image source: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
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.”
#7 Doja Cat At The MET Gala
Image source: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
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.”
#8 Katy Perry At The Video Music Awards
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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.”
#9 Emma Stone At The BAFTAs
Image source: Samir Hussein/Getty Images
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.
#10 Emma Corrin At The BAFTAs
Image source: Mike Marsland/Getty Images
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.
#11 Ellie Goulding At The Fashion Awards
Image source: Karwai Tang/Getty Images
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.
#12 Lil Nas X At The Video Music Awards
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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.
#13 Bella Ramsey At The Golden Globes
Image source: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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.
#14 Simone Biles At The Country Music Awards
Image source: Jason Davis/Getty Images
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.
#15 Nicola Coughlan At The Emmy Awards
Image source: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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.
#16 Dwayne Johnson At The Oscars
Image source: John Shearer/Getty Images
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.
#17 Helen Mirren At The Golden Globes
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#18 Erika Alexander At The Oscars
Image source: Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images
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.
#19 Bobby Berk At The Emmy Awards
Image source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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.
#20 Rachel Sennott At The Independent Spirit Awards
Image source: JC Olivera/GA/Getty Images
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.
#21 Lenny Kravitz At The Video Music Awards
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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.
#22 Troye Sivan At The MET Gala
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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.
#23 Sarah Paulson At The Emmy Awards
Image source: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
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.
#24 Dan Levy At The Emmy Awards
Image source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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.
#25 Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton At The Academy Of Country Music Awards
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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.DE
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