The Worst-Dressed Celebrities Of 2026 So Far

Plenty of us were excited to usher out 2025 and make way for 2026. Yet it didn't take long for the new year to prove it would be equally as weird as 2025. And, yes — that's just as true from a fashion perspective as any other. The worst-dressed celebrities of 2025 certainly raised a few eyebrows. It was quickly clear, though, that the bad 'fits of last year can't hold a candle to what 2026 has in store.

From movie premieres to award shows to Fashion Week, 2026 quickly brought about plenty of red carpets. What better place to show off celeb style? Interestingly, though, many stars took these opportunities to take fashion risks. And some of those risks were swings and misses. From bizarre silhouettes, to quite a bit of bare skin, the worst-dressed stars dared to be different in ways that made us more confused than impressed. We're hoping these celebs get their wild outfit ideas out of their systems by the time 2027 rolls around. 

Every new year starts off with award season. What better way to see what the year will bring when it comes to fashion? Of course, this includes an early preview of who will be the worst-dressed of the year. Charli XCX kicked the year off strong as one of the worst-dressed stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.  Her evening gown was made up of a sleek white skirt and a top covered in black fur. The bizarre look reminded cat parents everywhere of the hair that gets collected from their dirty laundry. 

Later, she appeared at "The Gallerist" premiere in an odd layered frock. The nude Simon Carle mini-dress with a hooded, see-through cape over the top made the star look like Saran-wrapped leftovers that were just put in the fridge.

The "Brat" star followed this ensemble with a wild gown at the "Wuthering Heights" world premiere in late January. Charli XCX arrived at the premiere in a tan-colored dress that was almost as wide as it was tall, thanks to its big, structural details at the hips. Paired with a corset top and undone styling in the hair and makeup department, this bold look felt odd and mismatched. In all fairness, though, she did appear at the "Wuthering Heights" UK premiere in February in a truly show-stopping look. So, perhaps there's hope for her wardrobe yet.

Miley Cyrus really burst onto the scene in 2026. The year seemed to bring about a new style era for the "Hannah Montana" alum. And she had some great looks right off the bat, though she also had some looks that had us asking: "What was she thinking?" Like many big stars, she kicked off the year on the Golden Globes red carpet. For the occasion, Cyrus wore all-black in a truly odd way. Her sequin-covered dress featured massive ruffles up top, and she took it a step further, styling the ensemble with big, black sunglasses. Cyrus definitely seemed to have a vision for this look, but it was hard for us to fully understand. 

The star started February off on the Grammys red carpet in Celine. She wore black pants and a leather jacket layered over a white collared-shirt. She paired the exaggerated silhouette with gold brooches that included her initials. This getup was certainly a fashion statement, but the overload of details didn't make it a good one.

Heidi Klum is no stranger to revealing outfits, but she put some surprising twists on showing skin in 2026. It all started with the "Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir" world premiere in L.A. in January. Klum went braless in a sheer button-down and matching sheer skirt. This outfit was odd and didn't seem to have anything going for it except, maybe, the shock factor of baring it all. While this outfit wasn't quite as wild as some of the things she wore as the year progressed, it did seem to set the tone for the outfits to come.

Next up was her pre-Grammy Gala outfit. She matched the red carpet in an all-red look with a plunging neckline. She paired her evening gown with a matching fur coat. The look was definitely eye-catching and felt a bit costume-y. The red matching gown and coat reminded us a bit of something Miss Piggy might wear. And, of course, Miss Piggy is a fashion icon, but this look had some overdone and over-the-top vibes for the occasion. Of course, the pre-Grammy Gala was followed by the Grammys, and this event made way for the most perplexing outfit of all. Klum made waves in a skintight latex dress with every tiny detail of her body imprinted into the piece. This dress was definitely risky, and for us, this risk didn't pay off.

It didn't take long for Teyana Taylor to make her fashion plans for 2026 known. The actor and singer kicked the year off with some seriously over-the-top looks, proving that for her, 2026 is all about making a serious splash. And apparently, it didn't matter whether this splash was good or bad. Taylor started off her reign as queen of the wackiest wardrobe when she was one of the worst-dressed stars at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. She wore an olive green suit with big, over-the-knee boots and an odd asymmetrical feather shawl detail that overwhelmed her.

She followed this up with a somehow even more extravagant ensemble at Paris Fashion Week. She arrived at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show looking equal parts barely dressed and overly clothed. She wore a sheer lace, knee-length dress with nothing underneath but a pair of sheer underwear. She styled this already risky piece with sky-high platform heels, fishnet gloves, and a long, black coat. She threw on what looked to be a heavy brooch at her neckline and an even more eye-catching tiara for a look that felt totally all over the place.

Fans of "The Parent Trap" know that when Lisa Ann Walter played Chessy in the classic flick, she basically became a laidback, casual fashion icon. But would Chessy approve of her 2026 red carpet looks? We don't think so. The "Abbot Elementary" star kicked off the year with several award shows, but she didn't exactly do it in style. First, she hit the Critics Choice Awards in a dress that looked a bit like what would happen if you bedazzled the Genie from "Aladdin." The color combined with the sequins felt like overkill. Next, she arrived at the Golden Globes in a much more classic color palette. Yet, this black and white gown was still a bit strange and managed to wash her out.

After committing fashion crimes at two consecutive award shows, we hoped Walter would knock it out of the park at the next event. Unfortunately, the third time was not, in fact, a charm and was instead the worst look of the bunch. Walter was one of the absolute worst-dressed stars at the 2026 Actor Awards thanks to her head-to-toe green look. Between the color and the massive bows on her arms, she really looked like a Christmas gift here. Unfortunately, her presence was not a present in this look.

We all loved her in "The White Lotus" in 2025 but we doubt most people are loving Parker Posey's 2026 fashion statements. At the Golden Globes, the star's Rodarte gown was caught somewhere between a golden bell and Belle from "Beauty and the Beast." While her color of choice may have matched the evening's theme, it was hard to ignore how out-of-place she looked among the other guests thanks to this intense ensemble. We love a good dress-up moment but with all the frills, the big skirt, and those long, black gloves, this look was a bit of a mess that was all wrong for the occasion.

While this look may have been Posey's first offense of the year, it wasn't her last. She showed up at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations in head-to-toe brown, with a matching fur coat. Dare we say this may have been the other half of her "Beauty and the Beast" cosplay? Between the color and the unfocused vibes, this just wasn't her best look.

Kirsten Dunst has been out and about making the red carpet rounds in 2026. Unfortunately, Dunst's duds have been total duds this year. In all actuality, unlike some other folks who've made this year's worst-dressed list, Dunst has sported some great style moments — like her stunning, effervescent Film Independent Spirit Awards look. Yet, when you attend plenty of events, you have plenty of opportunities for fashion fails. And she's had more fails than wins in 2026.

In January, Dunst committed her first fashion crime of the year on a particularly bad occasion: Paris Fashion Week. She attended the Valentino Haute Couture show in an oddly ruched, bizarrely bow-covered Valentino mini-dress. Not only was the dress, itself, peculiar, but the baby blue tone washed her out. While weird, this look wasn't nearly as perplexing as her BAFTA 'fit. In Valentino once again, Dunst wore a black and white ensemble that was wrecked by her pink jacket with big puffy sleeves. This pink shade was another color that washed her out. For 2027, Dunst needs to focus on making better color choices (and wearing smaller sleeves).

Demi Moore hasn't been out and about quite as much in 2026 as she has in past years. When she has been spotted, though, birds seem to be her main fashion inspiration. She started the year off in a peacock-like color palette at Kérastase Power Talks, where the star wore an asymmetrical mini-skirt and royal blue turtleneck with a green blazer. While the silhouette here wasn't the worst, the color-blocking made it look like she borrowed pieces from entirely different ensembles to make this outfit. 

Next came Moore's Oscars dress (above), which was covered with green and black feathers and featured a feathered crumb-catcher neckline. This look totally overwhelmed Moore, and she looked like she was involved in some sort of shelf-toppling incident at a craft store. And if, somehow, anyone felt as though this just wasn't enough feathers for Hollywood's biggest night, she followed it up with a feather-covered cape at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The cape, itself, was massive and totally buried Moore. Paired with black leather gloves and over-the-top jewels, she looked a bit cartoonish. 

Sydney Sweeney has been one of the most talked-about stars of 2026. Some people love the "Euphoria" actor, and some people hate her. And the same surely goes for her clothes. This year, however, her tacky looks have been giving major Mar-a-Lago vibes, and it seems that it's definitely time for a wardrobe refresh.

One of Sweeney's most discussed looks of the year was likely her "Euphoria" Season 3 premiere outfit. She wore a white minidress with a long train and corset that seemed so tight, just looking at it made us grateful to be at home in sweatpants. Sweeney also wore an odd look to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. While there's surely no specific dress code for this occasion, a tight denim minidress with corset detailing and knee-high black boots definitely didn't feel like the right vibe. 

Sweeney also got attention when she sported her lingerie brand, Syrn, at Stagecoach. The light blue corset showed off quite a bit of cleavage and its fit left folks online questioning whether this was the best way to represent her new brand. "Sydney sweeney wear clothes that fit challenge level IMPOSSIBLE," one X user commented on photos from the music festival. "[I'm] bored lets buy tops that fit girl," joked another.

When Lauren Sánchez Bezos tied the knot in 2025 during the most extravagant nuptials of the year, she showed that if there's one thing she loves as much as Jeff Bezos, it's a very, very cinched-in waist. Throughout the wedding weekend, she made headlines thanks to her uncomfortable-looking corset collection. Surely no one expected Lauren to abandon her obsession with an exaggerated hourglass figure in 2026. Interestingly, though, she has changed how she gets her body shape to look like that. Rather than the cringe-inducing corsets, she's opting for another waist cinching strategy: peplum.

From the the Chanel pre-Oscars dinner, to the Vanity Fair Oscar party, to her suit on "Today," Lauren has been using a peplum silhouette to give her the cinched-in waist she's so crazy about. In all fairness, this is a step up from her corset craze of 2025. Even so, the way she's been rocking peplum feels a bit dated and shows she's still stuck in a loop of going for the same silhouette again and again. Besides said plethora of peplum, Lauren had some flops at Paris Fashion Week with a red-hot outfit that went up in flames and a fashion fail that had major mob wife vibes.

Teddy Swims may be known for his song, "Lose Control," but after what we've seen in 2026, our advice would be: "give control over to a stylist." The star made the rounds at the major music festivals this year and while fans may have loved the opportunity to see him perform live, they surely didn't love his fashion statements quite as much. Swims was definitely one of the worst-dressed stars at Coachella, performing in two similarly bad outfits at the famous festival.

Swims sported a monochromatic light blue shorts set and matching tie, which he accessorized with a long, blue jacket and combat boots. This look was bad, but it was made even worse when he wore the same look in bubblegum pink with a red jacket. And Swims' weird Coachella looks weren't a fluke. The next weekend, he arrived at Stagecoach in an ensemble that was arguably even worse. He performed in denim shorts and a denim jacket with a bolo tie, denim cowboy hat, and cowboy boots. Country-inspired? Definitely. A good outfit? Definitely not.

Chappell Roan's fashion sense is anything but ordinary, and in the past, that's exactly what fans have loved so much about her style. The star definitely didn't stop taking fashion risks in 2026. Yet, time and time again, this year's risks didn't seem to pay off. At the Grammys, the singer matched the red carpet in a long, flowing look that left little to the imagination. When she removed her dark red cape, the star wore nothing but a see-through skirt that was only held up courtesy of her totally exposed nipple piercings.

While this look made enough of a splash to last her the whole year, it wasn't the only worst-dressed list-worthy 'fit she sported in 2026. During Paris Fashion Week, she headed to the Fall 2026 Acne Studios show in an all-grey ensemble with her usual bold makeup and a sculpted hairstyle that fell a bit flat, proving not every bold outfit makes for a good look.

Anyone can see that Ariana Grande's style has changed in recent years. Whether you're nostalgic for her old signature look of big hoodies and over-the-knee boots, or you enjoyed her "Wicked" era penchant for pink, most of us can likely agree this just hasn't been her year in terms of style. From some boring, lackluster award season looks to an aesthetic for her Eternal Sunshine Tour that doesn't feel particularly inspired, this era's fashion simply isn't Grande's best, as it lacks the creativity and cohesive nature of years past. Perhaps she's in limbo as she workshops her future vibe?

While she still dabbles in the pale pink hue that defined her wardrobe while promoting both "Wicked" installments, in 2026, it's been overwhelmingly eclipsed by black. She dons bespoke designer looks on her tour, but even some of the most statement-making pieces feel a bit stale. We'd love to see Grande move toward some bolder colors and more experimental looks to really make her pop and look elevated.

With a name like "Styles," it's really no surprise that Harry Styles has always loved fashion. This year, though, his fashion sense seems to have taken an unexpected nosedive. From questionable streetwear, to award show ensembles that left us scratching our heads, we simply don't understand what's gotten into Styles' style in 2026.

The former "One Direction" member is known for experimenting with clothes. And for folks who treat fashion as a creative outlet, the occasional flop is par for the course. This year, though, we've seen weird look after weird look from the pop star. From an oversized striped suit at the BRIT Awards that was reminiscent of "Beetlejuice," to his cropped, sparkly blazer paired with jeans and green ballet flats at the Grammys (above), Styles has looked more like a parody of himself at some high-profile occasions in 2026. Perhaps all the star needs is to reconnect with his fashion-forward side in 2027.

The budding romance between "Summer House" stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson has been one of 2026's biggest pop culture events, and the duo has gotten plenty of negative attention online for their relationship. Yet it's not just her shady behavior that's been earned Batula backlash. She's also getting flak for her fashion statements. In the past, the reality star earned praise for her unique, effortlessly cool style. These days, though, Batula's style choices aren't going over quite as well with fans.

Batula has been opting for baggy sweats and lots of oversized tees and jeans throughout her scandal. Between rocking loungewear for most occasions to sporting her now-infamous signature bun, Batula seems to have lost a lot of her flair for fashion. We're all for staying cozy and comfy in any ensemble, but after a tumultuous 2026 full of interpersonal chaos and a chaotic wardrobe to match, Batula should aim to bring the chic vibes back to her closet next year for a full refresh.

Plenty of stars are destined to make a worst-dressed list or two over the course of their time in the spotlight. However, most stars don't find themselves defending their ensemble on television. This was exactly what journalist Gayle King found herself doing on "CBS Mornings" in July after she attended the World Cup. King sported an all-white 'fit to the sporting event. She paired a lace-y white tank top with white cargo pants and accessorized with all silver in the form of jewelry, a woven bag, and sneakers.

The outfit was both yawn-inspiring and disjointed — so much so that it earned her quite a bit of negative attention. "I didn't realize that the World Cup had become such a fashion show," she said on her morning show about the hate her fashion statement received, according to People. Fashion show or not, this outfit was better suited for errands than a big event.

Madison Chock may have cemented her place as one of the worst-dressed stars in ESPY Award history this year with one very interesting look. She walked the red carpet in a sculptural mini-dress that looked a lot like the loofah she may have hanging in her shower. The sea foam green shade worked for the ice dancer. The shape of the dress, on the other hand, did not. The high neck and unusual short sleeves totally overwhelmed her, and the flared skirt with an extra-short hemline was distracting.

Interestingly, from the Vanity Fair Oscars after party to the TIME100 Sports Gala, Chock wore some great outfits to kick off 2026. It's clear she chose to take a fashion risk at the ESPYs. Unfortunately, this was a risk that didn't exactly pay off.

Jake Paul walked the ESPYs red carpet, too. Unfortunately, he did so in a suit that left us scratching our heads. For starters, the navy and black combination subtly clashed and didn't feel elevated or sophisticated. The most glaring problem with this look was that it was just plain messy. The suit didn't seem to fit as the fabric was stretched and sagging all over. It also didn't seem to be pressed, with the wrinkles accounting for some of the messiness. And that just does not work for a red carpet. On many occasions, sunglasses don't exactly work for a red carpet, either, and this was one of those time. His whole look just felt a bit like he was trying too hard and flopping at the same time.

Jordin Sparks managed to be one of the worst dressed stars at Lollapalooza 2026 thanks to this ensemble that would have worked better for a trip to the grocery store. The main focal point of the 'fit is a t-shirt that says, "God forbid a girl crashes out" and, to be fair, we'd be lying if we said we can't relate to her tee's message. Yet, how she styled it felt all wrong for the occasion. 

It's clear Sparks' 'fit was giving a nod to the '90s with the short-sleeve tee layered over the long-sleeve tee. Sometimes we love seeing a look we haven't seen in ages get resurrected. In this case, though, the pale pink color didn't work for her. Then, she paired the tees with bulky cargo pants. The combination made for a boring silhouette that threw off her proportions. Keeping the pants tucked up over her boots only made matters worse. This outfit felt overly casual for the occasion, and while it definitely had pointed vintage vibes, it didn't feel special or fresh.

Lollapalooza 2026 had more than one performance with a totally bad outfit front and center. When Slayyyter took the stage, she definitely went with a theme for her look (as she often does). The star opted for "fisherman chic" in a cropped flannel shirt and micro shorts adorned with fishing lures. She accessorized with the apropos combination of a baseball cap, and fishing rod with a fake fish hanging off it. We're in support of a good theme, but this one felt a bit haphazard and made for a look that had too much going on. The fishing lures were a case of a good idea with bad execution. Had they been made into a trim on a slightly longer miniskirt that she paired with a flannel shirt of a different shape, this 'fit could have been fun and interesting, rather than overwhelming.

As "The Valley" Season 3 reunion approached, the cast's ensembles made the rounds online in late July. There were hits and misses among the reality series' key players, but no look got half the attention Brittany Cartwright's did. Netizens were buzzing about Cartwright's bizarre brown dress. The look's skirt was covered in brown and silver beading. On top, there was a somewhat misshapen satiny, strapless corset with bows and cutouts down the front. The bottom and top of this dress totally clashed with each other, and the top was visually confusing. 

There was no real way to salvage this particular dress, but pairing it with heavy hair extensions, hoop earrings, and a short diamond necklace seemed to add even more clashing elements to an already overly busy look. As far as Bravo reunion looks go, this 'fit inspired quite a bit of criticism online, and it's easy to see why.