Red Carpet Chaos: The Weirdest Looks at the ESPY Awards 2025

ESPY Awards 2025: A Night of Fashion Faux Pas

The ESPY Awards, the biggest night in sports, has left us speechless - not for the incredible achievements on display, but for the cringe-worthy fashion choices that have taken center stage. TheScholarlyNote.com brings you the juiciest and most jaw-dropping moments from the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

A Red Carpet of Regrets

As we walked into the Dolby Theatre, our expectations were sky-high, but what we got was a sea of sartorial disasters. From awkwardly placed cut-outs to weirdly shaped frocks, it seems like some athletes and their entourage forgot the rule book. Our fashion radar is on high alert as we dissect the worst dressed list of ESPY Awards 2025.

Gymnast Jordan Chiles: Checkered Chaos

Jordan Chiles, a talented gymnast, led the pack with her... let's call it "unique" checkered mini dress. The dress had weirdly shaped cut-outs in the chest area, resembling a sun hat and sticking out on both sides. It was so short that it left little to imagination - we're not sure if she wanted us to focus on her outfit or her toned physique.

Rae Burrell's Gray Area

Basketball star Rae Burrell took a different approach with her strangely patterned gray and black dress, paired with an oversized shawl. While the drama was appreciated, it felt like she threw caution to the wind and hoped for the best.

Katie Austin's Sheer Madness

Fitness influencer Katie Austin shocked us with her completely sheer skirt, leaving her underwear on full display along with an itty-bitty sparkly bra. We're not sure if she wanted to blind us with her outfit or make a statement about body positivity - either way, it was a bold move.

Daria Berenato's Leather-bound Disaster

Wrestler and mixed martial artist Daria Berenato arrived at the event looking like she just stepped out of a bad 90s music video. Her leather pants and crop top had pieces of fabric hanging off, topped with a metal ring - we're not sure if it was meant to be a statement piece or a cry for help.

Ilona Maher's Barely-There Gown

American rugby player Ilona Maher donned a black gown that left little to imagination. Thin pieces of fabric covered her assets for the top half, leaving us wondering what else she might have revealed if she dared to move.

Chari Hawkins's Ruffled Nightmare

Track and field star Chari Hawkins ensured all eyes would be on her... for the wrong reasons. Her excessive white ruffled dress was a sight to behold - we're not sure if it was meant to be a statement piece or a cry for help.

Gabby Thomas's Feathered Fiasco

Runner Gabby Thomas looked awkward in her one-shoulder white frock with feathered trimmings and a matching scarf. It felt like she raided the local craft store and said, "Why not?" We're not sure if it was meant to be a statement piece or a cry for help.

Fat Nwigwe's Tiered Terror

Rapper Tobe Nwigwe's wife Fat Nwigwe wore a peculiar tiered dress with ruffles on each layer that hung awkwardly on her frame. We're not sure if it was meant to be a statement piece or a cry for help.

Diana Flores's Flapping Fashion Faux Pas

Flag football player and Olympic athlete Diana Flores opted for an all-white suit with an enormous and bizarre piece of fabric hanging off the side - we're not sure what she was trying to convey, but it didn't work.

Shane Gillis's Boring Blunder

And then there's host Shane Gillis, who set the tone for a night of fashion disasters with his plain black suit. We're not sure if he wanted us to focus on the awards or his outfit - unfortunately, we can't take our eyes off that bland ensemble.

Kendra Andrews's Turtleneck Takedown

Sports journalist Kendra Andrews walked the carpet in a black turtleneck body suit and a skirt that looked like it was hanging off. We're not sure if she wanted to blend into the background or make a statement about comfort - either way, it didn't work.

Chiney Ogwumike's Gem-studded Gaffe

Basketball star Chiney Ogwumike hit the red carpet in a strapless gown completely covered in gem stones. The random pink dots all over it just didn't work - we're not sure if she wanted to blind us with sparkle or make a statement about her love of gems.

Robin Azron's Metallic Mishap

Peloton head instructor Robin Azron wore a strapless, metallic silver gown with an over-the-top skirt made out of tassels. We're not sure if it was meant to be a statement piece or a cry for help - either way, it didn't work.

In the end, one thing is clear: this year's ESPY Awards will be remembered for its cringe-worthy fashion choices rather than its impressive achievements on the field.