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2008 Emmys: Worst Dressed

Filed under: Celebrity Fashion Mistakes, Red Carpet Trends



We had a blast live-blogging the Emmys last night, dishing about the good, the bad, and the ugly. There were some great looks last night -- Mary Louise Parker, Debra Messing, Olivia Wilde -- but that's no fun.

No, our favorite part of any award show is discussing the fashion disasters. Check out our gallery of "Worst Dressed" celebs and leave your thoughts in the comments!

Worst Oscar styles EVER: Cher, 1986

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends




Cher and Bob Mackie are a match made in kooky, crazy, red carpet fashion fashion heaven. Or hell. It's a toss-up. But that's nothing new -- she has sported a number of, well, unusual ensembles to awards shows over the years.

At the 1986 Academy Awards, Cher showed up in full glory sporting this costume (I call it a costume because how many gowns come with a crazy headdress like this? And is that a cape?).

Other than the obvious first question, which would be a startled "What the ...?" the next question has to be, "How is that skirt staying up?" But you have to hand it to her -- she looks totally composed while wearing it, a feat I'm sure most women would not be able to pull off, no matter how phenomenal her acting chops might be.



Worst Oscar styles EVER: Melanie Griffith, 2005

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends




In 2005, Melanie Griffith was confused. She thought she was going to a Golden Girls: Thank You For Being a Friend Reunion audition (she wanted to play the part of Blanch Devereaux's feisty sister). However, it turned out she was actually on her way to the Academy Awards. Whoops!

If you're thinking the dress isn't so bad, you know, once you get past the ridiculous sequined paisley print, look closer. Melanie isn't showing skin -- that's nude colored fabric, like ice skaters have on their costumes so they don't flash naughty bits while doing a camel spin. To my knowledge, she wasn't doing any sort of ice skating moves, so she gets no points from the judges. This one is a ZERO.

Her date, however, he rates a bit higher ... HELLO, Antonio Banderas. I mean, really, even he knows it's bad -- look at his face!



Worst Oscar styles EVER: Bjork, 2001

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends




You know, I almost didn't include Bjork's infamous Swan Dress from the 2001 Academy Awards on this list of worst Oscar styles ever, and I'm sure you want to know why. It's not because I think wearing swans around our necks is the new hot thing -- however, we are talking about Bjork (have you listened to her music? She's not exactly one to follow the crowd), and to be honest, I'd be totally disappointed if she showed up in a chic, sophisticated black gown.

Plus, she donated the dress to be auctioned off to benefit Oxfam, so I feel like that somewhat exonerates her from the fashion crime. That being said, it was still a swan, not a real dress. It makes me curious to know what she'll wear every time she hits the red carpet, though!



PETA's worst dressed celebrities

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Celebrities with Style

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) just announced its picks for the worst dressed celebrities of 2006. This annual list targets prominent celebrities who choose to wear animal furs.

Topping this year's list is Nicole Richie, followed by Ashley Olsen, Christina Ricci and Eva Longoria. (Who called Eva Longoria with her reprehensible yeti jacket?)

But why isn't Kate Moss on this list? Hasn't she become the animal rights movement's punching bag du jour over the past few weeks?

So much for no surprises...

How You Voted

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    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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