Even celebrities make fashion mistakes. The red carpet is a place to shine, but sometimes stars miss the mark. From Rihanna’s UPS driver look to Emma Roberts’ camo pants, many A-listers have outfit regrets. Some choices were too casual, others too revealing. Young stars often styled themselves, leading to questionable results. Even style icons like Victoria Beckham cringe at past choices. This list shows that fashion missteps happen to everyone, even the rich and famous.
Rihanna
Even style icon Rihanna has fashion regrets. In 2017, she wore an oversized brown suit to an event in New York. At first, she loved it. But she quickly changed her mind. Rihanna told Vogue in 2024, “It was giving UPS driver.” She added, “That is not cute. Not for the red carpet anyway.” The singer realized her bold choice missed the mark. Sometimes, even superstars make fashion mistakes.
Emma Roberts
Little Emma, just 10 years old, strutting down her first red carpet. Sounds cute, right? Well, hold onto your hats! She showed up in the wildest outfit ever. We’re talking camo capris, leopard fur clogs, and get this – a tire purse! Emma thought she was the coolest kid in town. But now? She cringes at the memory. Can you blame her? I mean, who doesn’t have fashion regrets from their childhood?
Emma Watson
Emma Watson’s first movie premiere was for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in 2001. She wore a long gray dress with a black boa. She thought she looked fab! Fast forward to 2017, and she’s cringing on Ellen’s show. Can you believe she and her mom planned that outfit for weeks? Watson admitted, “It doesn’t look like it, but there was a lot of thought going into this.” She added humorously, “I thought I looked amazing, by the way. Bless me.”
Bella Hadid
Did you see Bella Hadid at Cannes 2016? She wore a red Alexandre Vauthier dress with a very high slit which was fire! But guess what? She actually felt super awkward in it. The slit was sky-high, and Bella told Vogue she felt “very sexual.” Not her style at all! She even joked about having an alter ego named Belinda for that night. Can you believe it? This gorgeous supermodel still gets embarrassed thinking about it. But hey, we all have those moments, right?
Eva Longoria
Oh boy, did Eva Longoria miss the mark at the 2001 Tomb Raider premiere! She wore a brown leather ensemble that was “very appropriate for Tomb Raider” but felt like a costume. Eva herself laughs about it now. She admits it was like going to a theme party. And get this – she couldn’t stop showing her tummy back then! “Must you wear a crop top to every event?” she jokes about her past self.
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson regrets his outfit from the 2005 “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” premiere. He wore leather trousers, cowboy boots, and a velvet jacket. He told GQ it looked like he’d raided a kid’s dress-up box. Can you believe it? Our vampire heartthrob wishes he could make this outfit vanish faster than you can say “Wingardium Leviosa”! We’ve all had fashion fails, but this one takes the cake. Poor Rob, I bet he’d rather face Voldemort than see those pics again!
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez’s early red carpet looks were a total fashion disaster! Can you believe she once showed up in skinny jeans and sneakers? Yikes! Her poor stylist must’ve been pulling their hair out. But don’t worry, our girl Selena learned her lesson. Gomez told Hollywood Life in 2013 that she’d never do that again. She admitted her stylist was “mortified” by those looks. Now, Gomez opts for more glamorous outfits on the red carpet.
Diane Kruger
At her first Golden Globes in 2005, Diane Kruger showed up in a Marchesa creation that’ll make your eyes pop. It had a tiny bandeau top and a long panel that somehow turned into a skirt. And don’t even get me started on her 1920s-style hair waves! You’d think a star like her would nail it, right? Wrong! Kruger herself told InStyle she totally regrets the look. Can you believe she and the designers actually thought this was a good idea?
Victoria Beckham and David Beckham
Remember that matching leather outfit she wore with David back in ’99? Well, Posh Spice totally regrets it now and said the look ‘haunts’ her! Can you believe it? The couple wore all-leather Gucci ensembles to a Versace dinner. Yikes! And get this – David’s not a fan either. He was like, “That’s one where I look back like, ‘What were we thinking?'” Despite the regret, Victoria added that she still loves the memorable fashion moment.
Thomas Ian Nicholas
American Pie star Thomas Ian Nicholas cringes at his 90s fashion choice. At the movie’s premiere 25 years ago, he wore this shirt that’s now giving him major cringe. Nicholas joked about it on social media, saying, “I also for some reason decided to wear this shirt to the premiere.”
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale’s red carpet choices are a wild ride! Remember that 2005 Ice Princess premiere? She rocked up wearing everything but the kitchen sink! Two T-shirts, jeans, AND a glittery skirt over her pants. She even joked about it on TikTok, saying she “decided to wear everything in my closet.” But wait, there’s more! The yaer before, she showed up at The Incredibles premiere in a pink camo skirt and furry top. Crazy, right? Ashley’s come a long way since her Disney Channel days!
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried’s early red carpet days were far from glamorous. In 2004, while promoting “Mean Girls,” she made a fashion faux pas. Seyfried wore a sheer black and white polka dot turtleneck dress. Poor Amanda had no stylist to help her out. She even spent $600 on that dress. Fast forward to 2022, and Amanda’s laughing about it on Jimmy Kimmel. She admits she didn’t know any of the fashion rules back then.
Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon
Kyra Sedgwick’s 1997 Golden Globes outfit is one she’d rather forget. She showed up in this crazy turquoise blue suit. And get this – her hubby Kevin Bacon matched her in a crushed-velvet number! Sedgwick jokes they “just kind of went wrong” that night. She admits making the worst-dressed list. Can you imagine? A Hollywood power couple looking like fashion don’ts? I bet they cringe every time they see those old photos!
Emily Ratajkowski
This stunning model isn’t immune to fashion mishaps. I’ve seen her rock some jaw-dropping looks, but even she’s had her “oops” moments. Emily Ratajkowski’s golden outfit at the Golden Globes After-Party fell short of expectations. The dress had these weird slits that were just asking for trouble. And trouble came knocking! Right in the middle of posing for the cameras, Emily had a major wardrobe malfunction. But our girl didn’t let it phase her one bit. Gotta give her props for that confidence!
Lady Gaga
At the UK premiere of “A Star is Born,” Gaga showed up in a dress that looked like it came straight from Queen Elizabeth’s closet. It was an Alexander McQueen gown with a huge ruffle collar and gold and pearl stuff all over it. Talk about over-the-top! Even for Gaga, this was too much. It was like she was wearing a costume, not a red carpet dress.
Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo made a splash at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards! But not in the way she hoped. Her see-through Aadnevik gown was a total miss. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a stunner. But for a country music event? It screamed “pool party” more than “cowboy boots and twang.” I mean, Olivia’s known for her killer style, so what happened? Maybe she got her events mixed up?
Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s 2019 Grammys outfit was a shocker. She wore a Balmain gown that looked like a giant cake. The dress was pink and ruffled with a silver top. It was way over-the-top. Katy added mismatched earrings and slicked-back hair. She usually loves bold fashion. But this time, she might have gone too far. Even Katy probably wondered what she was thinking. It’s a rare miss for the pop star known for her daring style.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian’s 2013 Met Gala look was a flop. a pregnant Kim in a floral Givenchy dress. Sounds cute, right? Wrong! The print was so busy, it made my eyes hurt. People went crazy with memes. They said she looked like their grandma’s couch! Kim later admitted she cried after seeing the reactions online. She learned a tough lesson about red carpet fashion that night.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Let me tell you about Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2002 Oscars oopsie! She showed up in this Alexander McQueen gown that had everyone talking. And not in a good way! The dress had a see-through top and she went braless! But that’s not all. Her hair was all tight braids, and she piled on the black eyeliner. Gwyneth wanted a “little bit of punk” for the Oscars. Instead, she ended up on worst-dressed list.
Miley Cyrus
It’s 2011, and Miley’s trying to ditch her Hannah Montana image. She shows up at Justin Bieber’s movie premiere in this wild hippie outfit. I’m talking mismatched boho vibes all over the place. Miley later admitted to Marie Claire that it was a mistake. She joked that it looked more like Woodstock than a Hollywood event. Miley called her teenage fashion choices “shady.” She now cringes at her past red carpet outfits.
Kate Hudson
Remember Kate Hudson at the 2001 Oscars? She rocked up in this Stella McCartney number that… well, let’s just say it didn’t rock. The dress had a high neck and long sleeves. It also featured ruffles and a long train. Hudson later called it “a weird-ass dress.” Poor Kate was probably itching to get out of it. The actress admitted she should have worn something simpler. Despite the fashion misstep, Kate’s still a total style queen today, though.
Olivia Holt
Back in 2011, during her “Kickin’ It” days, Olivia Holt made a choice she’d later regret big time. She wore a white lace dress with black leggings and knee-high boots. Olivia herself called the outfit “scary” – and she’s not wrong! She even told PEOPLE, “I’m so sad that I did that to myself.” Poor Olivia! Clearly, this red carpet look is one she wishes she could forget.
Eva Mendez
Back in 2007, at the Ghost Rider premiere, Eva Mendez had a total fashion fail. She’s got this stunning purple dress that should’ve made her the belle of the ball. But things went south real quick! Eva had to do her hair and makeup in the back of an SUV. She ended up with this super high braid and way too many necklaces. It’s like she raided a jewelry store on the way! Eva admits she totally messed up a beautiful dress with her rushed styling.
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman’s 2004 Academy Awards outfit was a fashion disaster. Her Christian Lacroix dress looked more like a craft project than haute couture. I couldn’t believe my eyes! People were scratching their heads, wondering what Uma was thinking. But you know what? I kinda love that she took such a big risk. Gotta give her props for that!
Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco’s 2013 SAG Awards look didn’t go as planned. The Big Bang Theory star thought she’d nailed it with some clip-in bangs. At home, she was feeling herself. On the red carpet, doubts crept in. Those fake fringes turned into her biggest regret. Kaley herself called it her “worst decision ever.” She felt the fake fringe “looked so fake” and “just did not work.” Just goes to show, what looks good in your bathroom mirror might not cut it on the red carpet lights.
Red Carpet Regrets
There you have it! Our roundup of celebs who wish they could hit the rewind button on their red carpet looks. It’s kinda comforting to know even the rich and famous mess up sometimes, right? From wardrobe malfunctions to just plain weird choices, these stars prove that fashion can be a tricky beast. But hey, at least they gave us something to talk about! Next time you’re having a bad hair day or your outfit feels off, remember: even Hollywood’s finest have their oops moments. So rock what you’ve got and own it – who knows, you might just start a trend.
