Every year, the Academy Awards are the biggest night in movies.
And in many ways, this event is also the biggest night of award season.
This year, though, award season has had some wackier, wilder looks than seasons past.
Like all red carpets, there were great choices and not-so-great choices.
Yet in the case of the 2025 Academy Awards, the worst choices were actually simple ones.
His embroidered leather suit jacket was certainly a statement, and it wasn’t a great one.
Yet Yang made the baffling choice to pair this jacket with a pale pink ruffled shirt.
And an artistic ensemble like this certainly could have worked for another occasion.
On the Oscars red carpet, though, it just looked out of place.
As it is though, it looked better suited for another event.
Unfortunately, her red carpet look wasn’t a winner, either.
For starters, this disco ball-inspired gown didn’t feel quite formal enough for the Oscars.
That said, it could have been dressed up with the right accessories.
Instead, Sennott opted for pared-down styling that didn’t work with the dress.
Her un-styled bob and lack of jewelry made the look fall short.
For Goldberg, on the Oscars red carpet, it felt a bit out of place.
The gown’s babydoll cut paired with a tiered bubble skirt was certainly unusual.
And this could have been an interesting look styled down for Fashion Week or even on another red carpet.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor looked like she could barely see over her oversized sleeves
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is that you?
We could barely see you there over your enormous sleeves!
With smaller puffy sleeves, this could have been an interesting choice.
“Locke was clearly making a fashion statement with his extra-long jacket, complicated vest, and white bowtie.
Yet, this fashion statement didn’t quite work.
This seems to be a lesson that Omar Apollo has yet to learn.
There were elements of his look that we loved.
The cut of his suit was interesting, and the polka-dot shirt was a welcome pop of print.
Interestingly, though, what she wore wasn’t really the problem.
Instead, Cyrus' look proved that sometimes styling really is everything.
Her black gown could have looked simple and elegant.
And not in a chic “Wicked”-inspired way.
This ensemble felt a bit spooky and would have worked better with different hair, makeup, and accessories.
Yet, this particular all-gold look wasn’t our favorite.
’s bulky belt was an outfit ruiner
H.E.R.
looked undeniably stunning in her golden gown.
So, why, oh why, does this gown have an early aughts chunky belt on it?
This belt detailing was a clear attempt to add some edginess to an otherwise classic gown.
Yet, instead of being an interesting juxtaposition, it clashed with the rest of the look.
Choosing to take this risk meant thatEmma Stone deserved to land on the worst-dressed list.
But for the night of her first Oscar nomination, it didn’t feel elevated enough.
With Madison’s coloring, the pale pink and black washed her out.
