These *just* missed the mark.
The 7 Worst Dressed Celebrities at the 2026 VMAs

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Here are the Worst Dressed stars on the 2026 VMAs red carpet.
Chanel West Coast

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The streets are saying animal print is back in style, but this look feels a little too outdated for me. I think some leather or even a slickback could have added a more contemporary edge.
Tara Yummy

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Y'all know I love a textured skirt, but this ensemble feels a little too casual. Even adding a sheath underneath the existing skirt would have made it feel a little more elevated...that being said, I need this makeup tutorial STAT.
Chris Olsen

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Listen, I love Chris Olsen down BAD. But the same cannot be said for the shape of this vest. It elongates his torso and adds extra padding on his shoulders in a strange way I'm not a huge fan of.
Darlene Mitchell

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More animal print! This is another look that feels both outdated and casual. But then again, everyone knows the 2000s are back — and as a proud brown & blue gal, this color combo does scratch an itch in my brain.
Aimilios Arapoglou

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Okay I am loving the shades of green here, but if I could change one thing about the outfit, I would alter the waistline of the pants. It's just not working for me.
Jessica Golich

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There's a little too much going on here...I probably would have swapped the jacket for something more understated so the animal print could truly shine — or even ditched the jacket for some kind of sheer or studded shirt overtop of the bikini top.
Coco Mocoe

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I'm obsessed with these polka dots (it's giving Olivia Dean!!), but I would have loved to see a sheer fabric or a bow to add a different structure to the shape of the dress.
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