It’s not always the ugly-looking gown that puts celebrities on the worst-dressed list.
All it takes is lacklustre outfits and unflattering silhouettes (that should have been spotted by stylists!) to go from fab to drab.
We give our verdict on this year’s red carpet fashion fails at the 88th Academy Awards which were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
1. Heidi Klum
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There was a lot of fabric in Heidi’s billowing Marchesa gown. And those gaudy chiffon flowers didn’t help either.
2. Kate Winslet
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After hitting a high note in fashion at the Golden Globes this year, we expected Kate to be bang on trend. Sadly, her Bolsa de Basura number looks more latex than couture, not to mention its unflattering silhouette.
3. Amy Poehler
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Amy’s over-embroidered Andrew Gn gown stands out for all the wrong reasons.
4. Mindy Kaling
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This Elizabeth Kennedy ensemble looks ill-fitting around Mindy’s shoulders. And the blue curtain-like train adds nothing to it.
5. Adepero Oduye
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Adepero’s Sophie Theallet dress is a little heavy-handed with embellishments. And what’s going on with those sleeves?
6. Charlotte Rampling
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This Armani Prive dress is also over-embellished and looks unflattering on Charlotte.
7. Rooney Mara
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Rooney’s Givenchy gown is made up of masses of lace and embroidery, and with the diamond cut out about her midriff, there’s just too much going on.
8. Whoopi Goldberg
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The sleeves, the pleats along the waistline, the slight off-shoulder neckline – there’s nothing right about this dress. Whoopi takes the fashion faux pas a step further with a rather hideous-looking octopus ring.
9. Orlando Jones
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Orlando’s stylised tuxedo jacket seems to be made of up ALL the colours from the metallic palette. Too shiny and better suited for a 70s disco party.
10. Diane Warren
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Looks like Diane got the wrong memo. The sequin jacket thrown over an unflattering trouser suit at the Oscars red carpet – did she just lose the plot?
11. Kerry Washington
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This gladiator-cum-dominatrix inspired Versace ensemble just looks plain weird on Kerry.
12. Andra Day
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Andra’s SAFiYaa dress is a beautiful colour but incredibly unflattering on the bust.
13. Sandy Powell
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We don’t know what to make of costume designer Sandy’s billowing, shiny trouser suit and flaming red hair.
14. Deniz Gamze Erguve
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There’s a lot happening in this over-embellished number – with layers of fringe, beads and fabric. We think ‘less is more’ would have been the way to go.
15. Jennifer Jason Leigh
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Jennifer’s Marchesa number looks washed out and a bit on the drab side as it envelops her pale skin.
16. Sarah Silverman
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Who doesn’t love a classic black gown? But unfortunately for Sarah, this one has got a really unflattering silhouette.
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