Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Fashion Faux Pas at the Emmys: Stars Who Missed the Mark on Red Carpet

Renowned actress Parker Posey, 56, who most recently appeared in The White Lotus, arrived in an old fashioned frilly, tiered lilac gown that featured long sleeves and a sheer mini cape with a fur hem

Red Carpet Fails: The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards' Most Jaw-Dropping Fashion Disasters

The glamour of Hollywood's biggest night is finally here, and with it comes a slew of sartorial slip-ups that are leaving us speechless! As the stars descend upon the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the highly-anticipated 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, we're taking a closer look at the red carpet's most cringe-worthy fashion faux pas.

Comedian Nate Bargatze is set to host the ceremony for the first time, but will he bring his signature humor to the dress code? The comedian has made it clear that he'll be keeping politics out of the show, but can we say the same about his wardrobe choices? With a history of killing it on Saturday Night Live as a repeat guest, we're expecting big things from Bargatze's hosting debut – but will he bring the laughs to the fashion show too?

Beloved actress Sarah Paulson, 50, acclaimed for her roles in Ryan Murphy's series American Horror Story, arrived to the red carpet in a brown feathered ensemble that fluffed out into a unkempt ballooned skirt

As for the A-listers, they've brought their A-game (or so we thought) in terms of style. Sydney Sweeney, Selena Gomez, and Harrison Ford are among the stars who will be gracing the red carpet with their stunning looks. But don't be fooled – there's a sea of sartorial sins lurking beneath the surface.

We've scoured the red carpet to bring you the worst dressed offenders so far. And trust us, it's a doozy!

Real Housewives Stars Struggle with Style

Real Housewives star Bronwyn Newport, 39, wore a Richard Blackwell custom couture sparkling hourglass gown dating back to his 1962 collection - but the nude-illusion dress with bold silver sequin embellishments left her looking a little washed out

The Real Housewives franchise has given us some of our favorite fashion disasters over the years, and it seems the trend continues at this year's Emmys. While we can't reveal all the names just yet (suffice to say, you won't be seeing their outfits on any best-dressed lists anytime soon), one thing is certain: these reality TV stars need a serious wardrobe intervention.

Harrison Ford's Fashion Faux Pas

The Indiana Jones star has always been known for his rugged charm, but it seems even he can't escape the red carpet's pitfalls. While we adore Harrison in his signature worn-in leather jacket and jeans combo, this year's outfit is a bit of a mystery. Is that a vest or a shirt? And what's with the odd accessory choice? We're not quite sure, Harrison – but maybe stick to saving the world from Nazis next time?

Lisa, from South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, 28, hit the red carpet in a whimsical candyfloss-like dress that featured swirling strands of fabric sweeping high up her hip before floating down into a long train

The Most Shocking Fashion Disasters So Far

  • A host who shall remain nameless (but let's just say they've hosted several high-profile awards shows) walked the red carpet in a... wait for it... plaid shirt. Yes, you read that right – plaid. We're not sure if this is a bold statement or a desperate cry for help.
  • A Real Housewives star (who we won't name, but let's just say they've been known to rock some questionable outfits) decided to go for a look that can only be described as "I'm-not-sure-what-I-was-thinking-but-here-we-go." The result? A garish outfit that's giving us major eye strain.
  • Another host (who we won't name, but they've hosted several high-profile awards shows) opted for a suit that seems to have been styled by a blind person. We're not sure what happened here – maybe someone had one too many glasses of champagne at the pre-show cocktail party?

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards: A Guide

Country star Lainey Wilson, 33, appeared to mix and match her outfit by opting for a sleek flowing halter neck top but pairing it with bejeweled sheer pants to create an awkward juxtaposition

So what can you expect from this year's ceremony? For starters, it'll be airing live on CBS at 8pm ET/5pm PT for three whole hours. That's a lot of TV – but trust us, the drama will be worth watching.

With such an impressive lineup of celebrities and performers, we're expecting some serious fireworks (both on and off the stage). But one thing is certain: with great power comes great responsibility – and when it comes to fashion, these stars have left themselves open to a whole lot of scrutiny!

Stay tuned for more updates from the red carpet as the night unfolds. And if you're wondering who made our list of worst dressed, well... we'll be revealing all soon!

Gilmore Girls star Rose Abdoo, 62, was largely swamped by her choice of gown - she was left completely covered by the geometric patterned dress in hues of green, orange and pink that draped to the floor with batwing style sleeves

Irish actress Sharon Horgan, 55, who is best known for her roles in Pulling, Catastrophe and Bad Sisters, slipped into an all-black lingerie-inspired ensemble that had various overlapping layers, patterns and cutouts

Megan Stalter, 34, who rose to fame in HBO Max comedy Hacks and Lena Dunham's Too Much, appeared to make a political statement with her very underwhelming ensemble of blue jeans, white T-shirt and black ballet flats - before adding the message 'cease fire' to her handbag

Isa Briones, 26, known for her roles in Star Trek: Picard, Goosebumps and Takers, donned a lime green maxi dress with an unusual bustle around the waist but made the exaggeratedly long ribbon sweeping from her updo the star of the outfit

Michelle Williams, 45, appeared on the red carpet in a one-shouldered white dress with sheaths of fabric running in various directions that swamped her body and left an unflattering silhouette

KTLA Morning News anchor Megan Henderson, 50, wore a Mary Katrantzou dress that overwhelmed viewers with a whole host of garish features including bold geometric patterning, multi-colored sequins, several large bows and bold cutouts to the bodice

TV personality Zuri Hall, 37, who often co-hosts on American Ninja Warrior, took to the Emmy red carpet in an unusual maroon ensemble that featured a curved bodice and oodles of extra material bunched at the hips

Film and television director Shannon Murphy opted for a lackluster peach maxi dress that consisted of capped statement shoulders and butterfly detailing across the torso before she added a wrap around woven with various clashing colors

American actress and producer Fiona Dourif, 43, risked a wardrobe malfunction as she slipped into a daring black maxi dress with a series of sheer panels across the entire gown that left her looking somewhat on edge

TV host Nischelle Turner, 50, arrived on the red carpet in a strapless silk gown in a very bold shade of green which boasted a structured bodice that was swamped with sagging excess material at the waist

Lexi Love, 34, of RuPaul's Drag Race fame, left very little to the imagination in a skimpy pink coverup draped across her body - having been coated head-to-toe in pink glitter - before finishing the look in sky-high heels