Worst Oscar dresses
Cher
No one can come close to touching Cher for the most over-the-top, extravagant and mostly horrific Oscar outfits. She wore this subtle piece to the 1986 Academy Awards and later took home the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Castorini in 'Moonstruck'. (Photo Julian Wasser/Wire Image)
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Geena Davis
It's dresses like this that make us glad the early '90s are long behind us. Geena Davis wore this white satin gown with a ginormous train to the Academy Awards in 1992. Don't even get us started on the gloves and shoes. (Photo Ron Galella/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
I don't even know where to start with this outfit, it's so hideous.
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2. Posted by Nil Street on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Oh please... and you probably think that they won't laugh at what the actresses are wearing to day in a couple of years? That was the 90's, more than 15 years ago and it was fashionable at that time.
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3. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
love the gloves
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4. Posted by j_agata@roge... on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
eww! she could have at least covered her legs!
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5. Posted by Tina G on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I don't even know where to start with this outfit
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6. Posted by Art_rat on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
It's the skirt. The top half is quite elegant, but meant to go on a longer dress. Don't think I would have chosen the black tights either. Fleshtone would have been better.....
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7. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Starts our fine, then I don't know exactly what happens the rest of the frou needs to match. Cutting it in half like that doesn't work angles very well and completely destroys the rest of the dress and makes the train runaway
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8. Posted by Emily on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
that looks like a snakeskin on her
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9. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I think it looks like a runway outfit... overdone on the one hand... a chance to showcase various elements...
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10. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
hmmm... needs some work. It looks kinda like something a kid would wear. and the shoes shoulda been white.
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Bjork
Who could forget this gem that Bjork wore to the 2001 Academy Awards? All we can say is: that poor, poor swan. (Photo S. Granitz/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
It's a wonder nobody from PETA attacked her on the red carpet.
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
She looks like a chicken ready to be plucked!!
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3. Posted by littletoes30 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
we all make fun of it but everyone remembers it...so like it or not it will always be in Oscar history. I remember that dress more than I remember who won that night.
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4. Posted by cdedbdkat on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Yah my niece wore that when she dressed up as the swan princess for halloween!
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5. Posted by Connie on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
wasn't this from the movie "white chicks"?
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6. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Did she kill it herself?
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7. Posted by Tina G on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
you might not want to wear to hunting
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8. Posted by natasha_devi... on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
tell me it's not actually real??? Though I'm not sure what would be worse ... A real swan around your neck, or a stuffed animal one.
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9. Posted by Art_rat on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Once again, respectable in that she purposefully went over the top. Ugly, yes, but it served it's purpose - we all noticed.
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10. Posted by Elia D on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
She wore it as a joke. Her "friend" made it.
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Faith Hill
In 2002, country music legend Faith Hill wore this bright, rainbow coloured dress to the academy awards. But where's me pot o' gold? (Photo Ron Gaella/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Hmm, was her stylist inspired by Lucky Charms cereal that day?
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Is she looking for a pot of gold???
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3. Posted by Cevall on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I don't have a problem with this one actually. Everyone doesn't have to wear black or white to these things, you know. The shoes match the bottom color, the color tones are correct for her, her body can carry the fitted look. I think she looks great.
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4. Posted by Grace on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I like the rainbow colours
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5. Posted by liz on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Oh, I really like this dress! She has the perfect figure to pull off a slim gown like this and even though the colours are bright, they are pretty and she looks like a mermaid :)
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6. Posted by liz on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I really like this dress. She has the perfect figure for this slimming gown. The colours are bright, but they are pretty. She looks like a mermaid:)
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7. Posted by erica_rowsell on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I think she's mild in comparason to the others. At least this is figure flattering...
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8. Posted by liz on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I like this dress, it's colourful but, pretty. She has the perfect figure to wear a slimming gown like this. She looks like a mermaid:)
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9. Posted by crpk@rogers.com on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
that actually isn't that bad
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10. Posted by DenisM on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I like that dress.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Ms. Goldberg attends the Academy Awards in 1993 wearing this very colourful ensemble. The bright purple and green coat cover an equally bold outfit underneath. Thankfully, Whoopi wasn't hosting this year. (Photo Barry King/Getty Images)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
I think some gal at the Magic Kingdom is missing her costume.
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Well Whoopi you are one of my best entertainers and I know you like to be different. Green on you - NO.
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3. Posted by liz on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I saw Whoopie on T .V a few months ago an even SHE was making fun of this outfit! lol!
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4. Posted by liz on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I saw her on TV a few months ago and even she made fun of this outfit she wore!
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5. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I love the shoes.
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6. Posted by Melissa on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I love Whoopie but not in this. ya I agree it looks like something Dinesy would but on one of their costumers.
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7. Posted by smilealot6 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
This outfit is actually from one of her films- Cinderella actually. The one that has Brandy playing as Cinderella.
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8. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
:3 nice one. Change the color!
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9. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
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10. Posted by Cowie on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
LOL! its count dracula in colour!
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Gwyneth Paltrow
In 2002, Ms. Paltrow wore this black top and skirt combo to the Oscars. The outfit (sans bra) consisted of a sheer mesh black tank over a huge blac and floor length skirt. The hair and the makeup completed the goth-gypsy look. (Photo by Sebastian Artz/Getty Images)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Maybe Siouxie Sioux could carry off this dress, but Gwyneth just appears all washed out. Corpse Bride isn't a good look for her.
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2. Posted by DeannaV on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I actually loved this ensemble.
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3. Posted by Mousseau on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
A little goth for Gwenyth, but she wanted to give it a go.
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4. Posted by Melissa on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Just creepy...
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5. Posted by Cheecilu on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
EW! wear a freaking bra!
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6. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
BRA!
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7. Posted by Andre R on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
was this Jennifer Aniston in the background of the picture?
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8. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I do believe so... Hmmm... change it!
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9. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
No Andre R just a wannabe. The top doesn't go with the skirt. The skirt just begs for something much more structured and high collared, I am thinking the likes of the Dracula flick with Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. The top needs yes OK a bra but hey if you want to go au natural all the power to you but a pencil/tulip skirt and jacket with the top as a peek-a-boo then braless/comfortable would be just hunky-dory.
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10. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Nothing is pretty if it doesn't fit right. And this is definitely not made for her body. Or anyone that I can think of.
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Jon Bon Jovi
At the Academy Awards in 1991, JBJ wore this regal looking purple crushed velvet and plastic suit, with a black vest and adorable bow around his neck, to top off his catastrophic ensemble. Oh, and let's not forget the sunglasses and rocker hair. (Laura Luongo/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
From the '80's shades, overprocessed hair, and bad outfits like this one, who would ever guess what a hottie Jon Bon Jovi was? Thankfully, he eventually cut his hair and dressed A LOT better!
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2. Posted by Nil Street on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
At least he had guts! He didn't look like all these fashion victims who all dress the same today.
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3. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
whatever it takes to get attention, guess it worked.
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4. Posted by Mousseau on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
terrible, but it was '91!
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5. Posted by cody_burns68 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I think this looks awesome! Bon Jovi looks rockin' in this outfit!
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6. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I don't even recognize him...
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7. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Viva Glam!!! Glam rocker extrodinaire! If any one sould pull off the crushed velvet purple suit besides Prince (or whatever he calls himself now) Jon here did all right. I was the 90's so we must forgive, A lot of these pics are hatin' the 90's I see.
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8. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
ELVIS IN DA HOUSE!
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9. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Pimpin' thats all I have to say. lmao
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10. Posted by N.N on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
eeeewwww
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Kim Basinger
In 1990, Kim Basinger wore this gigantic, long sleeved, puffy white mess of a dress (complete with illegible gold writing down the sleeve) to the Oscars. Sorry, Kim, but you can't even blame this bad fashion statement on the '80s. (Photo Ron Galella/ Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Who made this cream puff of a dress?? It's NOT flattering on Kim!
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Are you setting ANOTHER wedding date??
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3. Posted by Agatha Cristina Bonadio on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Can someone explain why she had on her sleeve the word "love" in Russian? Well, in 1990 we had the "perestroika" in Russia and the Berlin's wall fell down. That is the only explanation that I can think of (as a support of the end of communism).
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4. Posted by Cheecilu on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
okay, i don't mind the neckline of the vest on her, but whats with the gold lettering? and nice uh....marshmallow? underneath....strange
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5. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I don't know folks... she looks a lot like Barbie to me...
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6. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
This is like Geena Davis's outfit, it starts out fine then the bottom half is just disasterous. I mean this dress gives new meaning to the "Stay Puft Marshmallow" Hell you could hide a family of five under there, this is not the age of bustles and victoriana. That part of style was hideous. The empire waist and long flowing gowns however...
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7. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I kinda like the dress, but she looks like she's suffocating! Also tune down on the puff.
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8. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
My only issue with this dress is the obvious inconvenience to every one around her. Wouldn't want to be sitting next to her thats for sure.
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9. Posted by Nanook on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
LOVE IT!!!!
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10. Posted by on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I would wear this in black and ONLY if I were going to a really big Gala Ball that was strickly formal.
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Celine Dion
At the 1999 Academy Awards, Canada's very own pop diva donned this questionable reverse silk tuxedo jacket and over-sized fedora- letting her fans know that while she's not belting out chart toppers, she's moonlighting as a pimp. (Photo K Mazur/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Celine may look like a pimp, but I hope she doesn't start rapping!
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Celine put on some weight - you look anarexia!
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3. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Hey, the suit is not reversed - her head is on backward!
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4. Posted by DeannaV on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
EWWWWWWWWW!
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5. Posted by Cheecilu on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
was she....stoned? or drunk? or something to explain why she just popped the outfit on BACKWARDS?
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6. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
What woman would want to prove that she can wear a men's jacket backward? Was this in support of women who had their breasts removed due to cancer?
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7. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
What possessd her to wear this? Is it the head on backwards or the suit?
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8. Posted by suzanne h on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
it looks backwards
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9. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
... weird... it looks backwards!
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10. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
maybe its a french thing. lol
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Diane Keaton
In 2004, Ms. Keaton appeared at the Oscars in a bowler's cap, black and white tuxedo, leather gloves and some ill-conceived loafer-inspired pumps. Unfortunately, this was 30 years after Annie Hall. (Photo Gregg DeGuire/Wire Image)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
All Diane needs is Woody Allen for a real Annie Hall style redux.
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Diane you rock! Anything you wear looks good on you.
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3. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Love the lowcarehair.
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4. Posted by Melissa on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I loved it its so her.
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5. Posted by RaniaH on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I love it! Obviously the critics are clueless.
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6. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
If anyone cal pull off sross dressing woth style it is Ms. Keaton
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7. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
lolz. Its Penguin! celine was white, here's black!
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8. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
:3 but it does look good
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9. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Sorry I love the whimsy this woman always throws into her clothing. She puts these occasion where they should be, just more entertainment.
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10. Posted by Marlay on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
For all you people out here that like this look... What? I mean, it wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so overdone with the gloves, corsage, tie and vest. Maybe some different glasses, shoes and shirt too! Lol. Just too "Inspector/Butler" to me. She should be flattering her figure.
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Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman can be seen here at the 2004 Academy Awards wearing this white and gold puffy, belted frock - clearly an homage to Heidi, the Swiss miss. (Photo Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images)
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
Uma's dress reminds me of a dressing gown that I used to have.
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2. Posted by scorpion294 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Are you planning a vacation to India, Peru????
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3. Posted by bottlepicker1 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
hmmm. NOt bad if the skirt had a front.
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4. Posted by Melissa on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Has anyone seen her lost Sheep? lol
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5. Posted by Cheecilu on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
you can't be serious. Heidi Ho!
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6. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Diaphinous was what was worked for but not quite carried off. Needs a little better wrap in the front and the sleeves less origami
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7. Posted by Chira on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
ech... it looks kinda like a robe...
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8. Posted by veinousdemilo@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Was she running really late and just grabbed the shower curtain and a bath towel?
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9. Posted by Marlay on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Uh-Oh Uma. The hole gladiator like thing doesn't work when it's that overdone! And isn't she concerned about a little wind catching a flap?! The gold is tacky, and the belt just brings more focus to those certain area's.
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10. Posted by Nanook on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
UGLY!!! but LOVE HER!!!!
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Angelina Jolie
At the 2000 Academy Awards, Ms. Jolie Pitt wore this Morticia Adams-inspired ensemble, reminding us that before she was a style maven, black, black and more black was her fashion calling card. (Photo Kevin Mazur/Wire Image)
Check out other red carpet disasters:
The Golden Globes
The Grammys
Don't forget to come back on February 22 for full fashion coverage of the Oscars.
Related links:
Project Oscars: Designers create gowns for trophy presenters, you vote
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1. Posted by gemini5261972 on Fri, Feb 13, 2009
The only thing missing was her vial of Billy Bob Thornton's blood.
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2. Posted by cdedbdkat on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
She looks like Morticia Adams!
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3. Posted by JadeR on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
Super.
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4. Posted by JB in Kit. on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
See, not only is she a nasty person she looks nasty as well. This absolutely shows the darkness that she is instead of the person she tries to lead people to believe she is
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5. Posted by Ted A on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I see Morticia made an appearance, but where is her husband Gomez?
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6. Posted by DeannaV on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
I think she looks gorgeous. I loved her crazy goth stage, but of course she grew up and stoppe rebelling.
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7. Posted by Cheecilu on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
i've never seen anyone other than Morticia Adams actually try to look like Morticia Adams. Oh wait--maybe there were a few on halloween.
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8. Posted by gmaidens2002 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
A J - seen in true colors, black, black and more black.
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9. Posted by smilealot6 on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
i think she's slipping back into her gothic look...
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10. Posted by fightchica on Mon, Feb 16, 2009
The first thing that popped into my head was the theme from the Addams Family. But you have to remember what mind set she was coming out of. Very dark sh*t; totally underground. I still like her and pretty much anything she wears.
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