The biggest awards night of the year brought us some truly stunning gowns on the red carpet, but unfortunately, there were also a few fashion missteps. In addition to Heidi Klum, who wore an unflattering tulle Marchesa gown, we spotted five other celebrities who made disappointing style choices.
1. Kerry Washington’s Confusing Versace Ensemble: Fierce or Flop?
Kerry Washington takes a bold fashion risk in a two-toned Atelier Versace gown with a structured black leather bodice and a flowing white skirt at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
Party at the top, boring at the bottom? We’re puzzled by the mix of a black leather bodice and a classic white skirt in this Atelier Versace gown. It seems like Kerry couldn’t choose between fierce and sophisticated, so she attempted both—with mixed results.
Kerry Washington attempts to balance fierce and classic elements in a two-toned Atelier Versace gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
2. Amy Poehler’s Overwhelming Embroidery: A Springtime Miss
Amy Poehler brings a touch of spring to the red carpet in a vibrant, embroidered André Gn gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
Amy Poehler likely aimed to celebrate the spring season with her Andre Gn dress, which featured vibrant garden embroidery. However, with its heavy embroidery and caped sleeves, the dramatic design overwhelmed her petite frame, making the outfit feel overly excessive.
Amy Poehler embraces a springtime vibe in an André Gn gown with bold garden embroidery at the 88th Annual Academy Awards (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
3. Mindy Kaling’s Constricting Gown: A Fit That Missed the Mark
Mindy Kaling opts for a sleek, off-the-shoulder Elizabeth Kennedy gown with a dramatic blue train at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
Comedienne Mindy Kaling chose a two-toned Elizabeth Kennedy gown with potential, but the fit missed the mark. The design looked overly constricting on Mindy’s shoulders and arms, making the gown awkward and uncomfortable.
Mindy Kaling pairs a black Elizabeth Kennedy gown with a bold blue train at the 88th Annual Academy Awards, creating a striking yet slightly restrictive look (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
4. Sofia Vergara’s Underwhelming Marchesa: Where’s the Wow Factor?
Sofia Vergara exudes elegance in a midnight blue Marchesa gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
Sofia Vergara opted for a midnight blue Marchesa gown featuring a cleavage-baring sweetheart neckline, draping accents, and sequin embellishments. While the dress isn’t unattractive, it falls short of expectations for someone like Sofia, who usually stuns in bold and fiercely sexy outfits.
Sofia Vergara dazzles in a midnight blue Marchesa gown with subtle embellishments at the 88th Annual Academy Awards, though the look feels a bit understated for her usual bold style (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
5. Whoopi Goldberg’s Vintage-Inspired Gown: Classic or Not Chic?
Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to vintage Hollywood in a custom gown inspired by All About Eve at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on February 28, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)
Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscars dress comes with a charming backstory—it was designed by the Dames in NY, drawing inspiration from Bette Davis’ iconic gown in the Oscar-winning film All About Eve. However, while the silhouette is a classic, the cut and style didn’t flatter Whoopi as well as it could have. She would have shined more in something chic and structured.
Whoopi Goldberg channels vintage Hollywood glamour in a custom gown inspired by All About Eve at the 88th Annual Academy Awards, though the fit and style could have been more flattering (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision)