The Worst Red Carpet Outfits at the Oscars

Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, international newspapers are revisiting a series of fashion disasters at the event in recent years.

Florence Pugh swallowed up by what looked like a Valentino chest cup dress, resembling a bedsheet, at the 95th Oscars. While Yahoo criticized the outfit for drowning the wearer’s figure, The List found the combination of black shorts and towering heels added further confusion, with many details not harmonizing well. (Image: AFP)

Zoe Saldana’s variation of streetwear seemed out of place at the Oscars, earning her a spot on the worst-dressed list. The elaborate embroidered lace dress appeared wrinkled, diminishing the Avatar star’s appearance. Additionally, the subdued makeup made Saldana’s look less radiant compared to other actresses. (Image: Cosmopolitan, Hollywood Reporter)

Rickey Thompson aimed to stand out with a bold design from the Ready-to-Wear GCDS Fall 2022 collection at the 94th Oscars red carpet. The outfit was deemed unprofessional with careless rhinestone details, distracting mesh fabric with unsuitable colors. (Image: Eonline/Spy)

According to SCMP, Crocs sandals, though popular, are not suitable for the red carpet. The magazine commented, “Questlove’s gold-plated Crocs surprised everyone. He paired them with purple socks and casual pants, looking out of place at the annual film industry event.” (Image: Vogue/Refinery29)

Both wearing daring outfits, Halle Bailey was praised for her elegance while her sister Chloe received criticism for her bold choice of a deep purple LVDF dress with a high slit. The deeply cut dress created a sense of discomfort. (Image: WP)

“Why is Blac Chyna dressed like this at the Oscars?” reads the headline on Fox News, criticizing the TV personality’s attention-seeking and provocative attire despite not being nominated. The V-neck high-slit dress with feather accents received backlash, while Chyna’s expression was described as stiff and unnatural. (Image: Yahoo/Glamour)

Maya Rudolph embraced the barbiecore trend but made a mistake in endorsing oversized, heavily patterned outfits. The ruffled details on the dress were criticized as tacky. (Image: IMDb)

Andra Day lay flat on the Oscars red carpet in 2018, posing in a billowing dress likened to curtains. This image quickly spread across newspapers, with some Hollywood magazines questioning both her aesthetic taste and the singer’s attempt to attract attention. (Image: Harper’s Bazaar)