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
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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#2 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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#3 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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#4 Megan Thee Stallion In Nicole + Felicia
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#5 GloRilla
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#6 Lenny Kravitz In Yves Saint Laurent
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#7 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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#8 Chet Hanks
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#9 Teddy Swims
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#10 Thalía In Harvey Cenit
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#11 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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#12 Suki Waterhouse In Dolce & Gabbana
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#13 Chappell Roan In Y/Project
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#14 Tyla In Area
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