When it comes to celebrities walking the red carpet, they are usually dressed to impress. Unfortunately, sometimes celebrities make a misstep when it comes to choosing their outfits, proving that even the brightest of stars make a fashion faux pas now and then. From dress blunders to beauty gaffes, check out these unfortunate red carpet fashion disasters worn by some of the world’s best dressed stars.
1. Glamour: A Risky Affair
Glamour is an inevitable part of growing up, whether it’s teenagers wearing makeup or donning the latest fashions, or adults striving for the perfect home or career. But while it can bring moments of joy to our lives, it comes with a fair share of risk.
- Financial Risk – With so many ways in which we can express ourselves through appearances, often comes a hefty financial price tag. Window shopping, makeovers, clothes, jewelry, and home design can quickly add up. And if we’re not budgeting properly, the glamour can come at a heavy cost.
- Stress and Low Self-Esteem – Especially with the celebration of outward beauty made a huge part of our culture, it can be easy to fall under the spell of glamour and become overly obsessed with looks. This could lead to stress and can lead to thoughts of low self-esteem.
- Conflict – If someone firmly holds their beliefs in check but we insist on improving our appearance in order to gain favor with them, things could quickly become heated. It’s important to keep a level head when it comes to taking risks in the name of beauty because that’s when conflict can creep in.
Glamour may be hard to ignore but when we take the risks that come along with it, it’s important to stay cognizant of how it affects our physical, mental, and emotional health. Whether that means being frugal with our finances, mindful of our thoughts and feelings, or taking a step away from disaster, it’s important to not let the glitz and glamour own us.
2. Celebrity Style Blunders: The Sartorial Show-Stoppers
From bad hats and tacky headbands to millinery murderousness, celebrity style blunders cause us to take a step back and consider the looks we had been admiring so much moments ago. That misStep in glamour has created some truly unforgettable wardrobe blunders that have become show-stopping high-fashion faux-pas. Here are the worst celebrity style blunders to date.
- Lil Kim at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards
Lil Kim had all eyes on her for all the wrong reasons when she showed up in this daring purple ensemble at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The purple jumpsuit lined with fur was accompanied by a matching transformer-style hat surely a contender for the ‘most outrageous’ award. - Celine Dion’s White Ruffle Collar
At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, Celine Dion had the world doing double-takes as she strutted the red carpet in a bronze sequinned gown and a humongous white ruffle collar. It’s a wowza look with so many fabric details that it had people drawing their own conclusions – a gala-drama fashion statement or just a very bad move. - Kanye West in the Kilt
Although Kanye West is known for his creative and outrageous fashion choices, this one really sent shockwaves when Kanye stepped out in a plaid kilt teamed with combat boots in London in 2012. Was it a fashion-statement sartorial show-stopper or a faux-pas that needs to remain buried? Only time will tell.
It’s fair to say that sometimes celebrity fashion hits the nail on the head but other times it misses by a mile. However, when it misses, it usually makes headlines and is remembered in the world of fashion faux-pas for a long time to come. That’s why trendy is better than tacky and glamorous is better than gaudy when it comes to celebrity fashion.
3. From Outfits to Accessories: Where Fashion Goes Wrong
When it comes to fashion, one size does not always fit all. The same outfit that looks amazing on one person might not look as great on someone else. In order for your style to work for you, it’s vital that you take into account your body type, individual taste, and the occasion at hand. Not all trends will work for everyone and certain pieces that look good on the runway may not be the right fit for your specific body type.
As you start to build your wardrobe, it’s important to remember that outfits aren’t the only aspect of fashion. Accessories should also be taken into consideration as they can either amplify or detract from a beautiful outfit. Choosing the wrong accessories can make an outfit appear cluttered and sloppy, while the right accessories can take a look from okay to amazing. Here are a few things to keep in mind when adding on accessories:
- Scale: Make sure your accessories are in proportion to your body. Oversized pieces can be intimidating, while tiny pieces can be lost.
- Complementary Colors: Pick accessories that either match your outfit or offer a nice contrast.
- Keep It Balanced: If you have on a statement piece of jewelry, keep the other pieces minimal. Balance out bold pieces with more subtle items.
Your accessories should always complement, not compete with, your outfit. When in doubt, keep it simple and stick to the basics. Your goal should be to impress with the way you dress, not distract. Fashion can be a fun and creative way to express your individual style, but it’s important to keep these tips in mind as you assemble the perfect look.
4. When It All Goes Wrong: Outrageous Red Carpet Looks
Throughout the years, the fashion industry has proven to be nothing less than daring and unpredictable. From the latest trends to the most poignant statements, this world has seen a wide range of unique, sometimes outrageous ensembles on the red carpet. Here are a few of the most unusual looks ever to grace the event:
- Kanye West’s Leather Skirt and Kimono – one of the most talked about fashion statements of the 21st century, the look Kanye sported in 2011 had everyone talking. His leather skirt and matching kimono ensemble definitely made an impact that still resounds today.
- Gwen Stefani’s Light Up Dress – in 2015, Gwen showed up to the red carpet wearing an eye-catching number that seemed to be taken straight out of a sci-fi movie. Her dress featured glowing yellow flowers that lit up the darkness and caught many by surprise.
- Nicki Minaj’s Caftan – in 2017, Nicki made headlines with an eccentric design. Dubbed the ‘victory caftan,’ Nicki’s sheer, billowing garment was the perfect example of a daring fashion statement.
These outrageous looks might not be for everyone, but they definitely show that fashion can be as fun and adventurous as you want it to be. It all comes down to having the courage to take a risk and trust your instincts.
So if you’ve been hoping to make an impact with a unique red carpet look, remember that there are no limits to what you can achieve. Have fun with your design and let your creativity run wild!
5. Learning from the Mistakes: What Not to Wear on the Red Carpet
The stakes are high when it comes to red carpet fashion – it’s literally a make-or-break moment for a celebrity’s style icon status. Unfortunately, this means that the style blunders can be just as memorable, if not more than the successes. What not to wear on the red carpet? Let us count the ways.
- Shoes: Especially if celebrities have just stepped off a plane, dressy flats are a bad choice for the red carpet. Every dress-up moment from the Grammys to the Oscars oozes glitz and glamour, and that means that celebrities should finish off their look with a sparkly heel.
- Ill-Fitting Dresses: To squeeze into a dress sizes too small is a rookie mistake all around, as it doesn’t flatter the body – baggy dresses aren’t much better off. That’s why the best red carpet dresses are fitted and accentuate body features in an elegant way. This gives celebrities more style points from the fashion police.
- Too Sexy: Especially for the bigger events, some celebrities forget to bring a certain level of decorum… and it comes off as too sexy. The best advice? If you have to think twice about something being too naughty, then it probably is.
- Logo Overload: The catwalk has been infiltrated by too many celebrities wearing designer logos and branding from head to toe. But, when it comes to the red carpet, showstoppers should be about the overall look – sticking to piecemeal logos at most.
These tips should have celebrities on the A-list in no time! When it comes to red carpet fashion, it’s important to remember not to be too risqué, to keep things fitted and polished, and to remember that intricate details are what make for inspiring looks.
From unfortunate fashion choices to mis-matched colours and patterns, from disastrous cuts to bad makeup, the celebrities on this list of red carpet fashion disasters prove that even the most well-known stars can experience style faux pas. While any bad outfit can put a dampener on your night, thankfully these A-listers learnt from their mistakes and hopefully, so have we.