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The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night (September 11) at the UBS Arena in New York. The show featured performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, and Eminem, and it had another record-breaking moment for Taylor Swift, who dethroned Beyoncé as the most-awarded artist in VMA history.

Celebrities turned up in their most eye-catching looks, fully embracing the more relaxed vibe of the award show compared to the formality of the Grammys or Oscars.

Outlandish style has defined the VMAs since the very first show in 1984 when Madonna wore a corseted wedding dress with a “Boy Toy” belt and continued in 2010 with Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress.

This year, we’ve also seen some questionable fashion choices, ranging from deconstructed bridal gowns to a Power Ranger-inspired look.

Here are our picks for the worst outfits from the 2024 VMAs.

#1

Addison Rae In Claire Sullivan

Addison Rae In Claire Sullivan

The Diet Pepsi singer wore a deconstructed ballerina look consisting of a custom white bra and high-waisted panties with a tulle tutu that covered her back.

It’s safe to say the 23-year-old missed the mark with her oddly shaped bra with boa feathers.

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Otto Katz
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This - this was the worst. Her boobs look like they just came out of the mammogram machine, and didn't re-inflate. Her underwear look like ones my grandmother wore, and she was born in 1899. The shoes look like Lucille Ball wore them in 1952. The entire look is awful.

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#2

Chanel West Coast In Alexis Bittar

Chanel West Coast In Alexis Bittar

The Ridiculousness alum sported a chaotic metallic look featuring a racy top with silver hearts over her nipples and a matching miniskirt. She opted for white pantyhose under her skirt, a classic element that contrasted the rest of the look.

Her boyfriend, Dom Fenison, left little to the imagination as well, arriving shirtless with a white vest and black leather pants.

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Squilmo ️‍️️
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a RuPaul's Drag Race design challenge using unconventional materials and she's not a sewer.

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#3

Megan Thee Stallion In Nicole + Felicia

Megan Thee Stallion In Nicole + Felicia

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Otto Katz
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How the hell did she walk with her legs cinched together?? It looks silly

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#4

Katy Perry In Who Decides War

Katy Perry In Who Decides War

Katy received the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award, a recognition of her career and contribution to the music industry.

She also performed a medley of her biggest hits, including California Girls, Teenage Dream, I Kissed a Girl, and Firework.

However, her ripped red carpet look wasn’t as memorable as her performance, with many agreeing that the hitmaker looked as if she had survived being cast away just the day before the show.

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Weasel Wise
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the "stoned out of my mind" look supposed to be sexy? Mouth agape like a fish, lifeless eyes, greasy from being unable to find the shower....

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#5

Chet Hanks

Chet Hanks

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Weasel Wise
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can appreciate an outfit that let's me know to avoid all contact with the person wearing it.

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#6

Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims

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Weasel Wise
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like the fabric was sent through a printer that's running out of ink.

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#7

Anitta In Dolce & Gabbana

Anitta In Dolce & Gabbana

The Brazilian superstar, who won Best Latin for her hit Mil Veces, joked that she was manifesting a new chapter in her life with her sexy bridal look.

She wore a bustier-style mini dress with thigh-high stockings and a tulle skirt, which she paired with a hooded cape. While we were not fans of her look, we hope her dream of walking down the aisle is fulfilled.

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Becca not Becky
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the skirt came all the way around and the lower half of the cups weren't so low, this wouldn't be a bad look at all

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#8

Lenny Kravitz In Yves Saint Laurent

Lenny Kravitz In Yves Saint Laurent

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Suki Waterhouse In Dolce & Gabbana

Suki Waterhouse In Dolce & Gabbana

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The Phantom Stranger
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have a problem with either of these individually, but the jacket doesn't really go with the dress.

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#12

Chappell Roan In Y/Project

Chappell Roan In Y/Project

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NoNicknamePanda
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do some women feel the need to bare it all? Maybe I'm too modest and too old to appreciate the look? I remember back when even the tiniest hint of cleavage was taboo. It was disrespectful to others, but mostly it was dishonorable and disrespectful to oneself. Today, half of their body is exposed, but they don't want anyone gawking, staring, ogling, or commenting. I miss the old days.

Rhiannon Jane
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What days were those? Because comments exactly like yours were made regarding women exposing their ankles too.

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Weasel Wise
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's a witch! Burn her!! Before she can turn us all into newts!

Leila Jones
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my heavens! Call an exterminator for that thing attacking her!

SkippityBoppityBoo
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better supportive underwear... A full black Bustier Corset Top? Along with a mens type style of boxer lycra shorts?

Karen Krause
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is she wearing Amour knee pads? The whole outfit is trying too hard.

Roos Dillema
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only know 4 of them. And of those for I only know real songs from Katie Perry and Lenny Kravitz

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#13

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X

Known for his show-stopping looks, Lil Nas X channeled the Pink Power Ranger with a pink and white leather moto suit, complete with a massive helmet with cone-like ears.

At the 2022 VMAs, the 25-year-old rapper wore a bold sculptural outfit by Harris Reed, which consisted of a feathered ball gown skirt frame and an enormous headdress.

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