Hold Up, They Wore *That*?! The 31 Most LOL-Worthy Oscar Outfits of 2026

Chloé Zhao showed up like she was ready for a spooky movie premiere instead of the Oscars. Rocking a black ruffled gown with bell sleeves topped off with a black veil, viewers couldn’t decide if she was mourning the Oscars or throwing shade at the whole event. One person even asked, "Is this a funeral or an award show?" Classic.

Is it business? Is it fashion? Tania Fares rocked a blazer top with a swirly black-and-white striped skirt that had everyone trying to figure out if she was late for a meeting or ready to party. Definitely a conversation starter, that’s for sure.

Auli'i gave us a gown with a skirt fit for a princess but that top? Oh, that crazy oversized rosette stole the show for all the wrong reasons. Some folks said it looked like a sad face or even a throwback to a toilet roll cover Barbie. Tough crowd!

Glitter, crystals, shiny everything! Jihoon Kim was a walking disco ball with that crystal-covered gown. But some folks quickly got distracted asking the oh-so-important question: "Where's the underwear?" Red carpet mishaps, anyone?

Nicole went for peachy-pink vibes with feathers flying everywhere. Some thought she looked like the 'good feather bird' on a carpet dominated by fluff. Others wondered why her dress blended in with her skin and background. But hey, she’s glowing and possibly feeling fab post-divorce!

Arden Cho’s olive green puffy sleeve situation had everyone asking, “What’s going on with her arms?” She rocked a gorgeous hand-embroidered gown but those extra long sleeves kind of stole the spotlight – and maybe not in a good way.

Laura’s look had folks wondering if she just woke up and threw on the first thing she found. One comment summed it up perfectly: it looked like a craft project gone wrong. Not exactly Oscars red carpet vibes, but hey, at least it made people talk!

Li Jun Li came in a bold red gown with sculptural vibes that some loved and some just didn’t get. The dress screamed 'Look at me!' but kinda left people asking, 'Why though?'

Lola’s black outfit was a total snooze-fest. Weird proportions, strange textures - it kind of forgot to show up as a star. If the dress had a voice, it’d probably just whisper 'I give up'.

Teyana showed up in a sleek black and white feathered Chanel gown that had style but maybe not enough pizzazz for Oscar night. Fans expected jaw-dropping, got 'meh.' Still, she looked amazing and ready to slay!

Beca was "Oscar ready" but her dress looked like someone threw too many fashion ideas into a blender. Snatched waist? Check. Too much happening all at once? Also check. The internet politely said, "Maybe pick just one vibe next time."

Misty’s mix of a tutu-like skirt with an oversized blazer top confused just about everyone. Plus, that million-dollar diamond blinged up her finger like a spotlight. Stylish or ‘What is she wearing?!’? Depends on who you ask.

Alice’s jute-and-mauve dress had an awesome eco-story but sadly, the style made it look like a boho burlap table runner. Story points don’t always make a fashion statement, right?

Alice kept it sleek and simple in a deep V black gown. But some fans were left wondering if it was chic or snooze-worthy. Sometimes less is more, but sometimes less is just... less.

Anna’s black-and-white Dior combo had fans scratching heads. Was it one dress, two, or just a fashion experiment gone sideways? Comments ranged from 'ugly' to 'time to retire.' Ouch!

Janet showed up wearing what looked like she wrapped herself in a bouquet and a curtain at the same time. Oversized flowers and a dramatic cape? Totally extra, totally fabulous.

Ginnifer’s all-black sheer dress had the Internet scratching their heads. Maybe the hairageddon distracted viewers, but her train-steadying hubby Josh Dallas totally won hearts. Relationship goals much?

Julia’s gold dress, full of overlapping metallic discs, made her look more like a fancy fish than a red carpet queen. Shiny and bold, but perhaps a little too close to costume party territory.

Jayme turned heads with a bright blue dress that some said gave off Cookie Monster energy. The bulgy midsection wasn’t for everyone - one even said she looked like "an angry onion." Fashion critique or fun roast? You decide.

May Hong aimed for a sizzling mermaid-style gown, but viewers just weren’t having it. Some thought the skin-baring panels were a fashion no-no for the Oscars. Maybe next time keep it classy, May!

Renate left little to the imagination in a custom Louis Vuitton dress showing off her legs like a boss. Minimal accessories and bare neck - some said she gave ‘nothing’ and called it ‘horrible style.’ Red carpet rebellion or fashion faux pas?

Kelly Ripa showed up looking like a literal golden statue in a strapless sequin-covered gown. Some loved the sparkle, others thought she looked like she stuffed herself into a bag. Either way, she definitely shone brighter than the competition!

Rei Ami and her crew looked like they coordinated outfits... but nope, it was a happy accident! She wore a gold mini dress with a super long shrug that had some calling the dress a miss and others calling her cute but the dress not-so-much.

Gracie rocked a navy two-piece look with sequins and a sheer scarf that some thought was a bit 'classless' for Oscars night. Plus, her messy hair had some folks wishing for a redo. But hey, she was there supporting her boyfriend, and that’s what counts!

Alana’s deep plunge and high slit looked fierce on paper. But in the sea of sparkly gowns, hers kinda blended into the background. Still, sometimes subtle wins too!