The 98th Academy Awards brought Hollywood’s biggest stars to the Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, celebrating the year’s most acclaimed films with glamorous red carpet moments and emotional wins.
But once the ceremony wrapped, the real fashion spectacle shifted to the city’s legendary afterparties, especially the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where celebrities swapped elegance for far more daring, experimental looks.
From dramatic silhouettes and barely-there ensembles to outfits that left fans scratching their heads, the late-night celebrations featured some of the boldest, and most questionable, styles of the night.
Here are 27 of the biggest fashion fails and most absurd looks spotted at the 2026 Oscars afterparties.
#21 Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa opted for a dramatic, sculptural ensemble for her appearance at the glamorous late-night bash.
Her gown, a strapless two-tone piece from the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection, featured a structured black velvet bodice with a peplum waist and a flowing train.
The front of the gown was "carved out" to reveal a cascading, waterfall-like effect of gold sequins and tassels, making it one of the most talked-about looks of the evening.
“Horrible clothes,” expressed social media users.
Her gown, a strapless two-tone piece from the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection, featured a structured black velvet bodice with a peplum waist and a flowing train.
The front of the gown was "carved out" to reveal a cascading, waterfall-like effect of gold sequins and tassels, making it one of the most talked-about looks of the evening.
“Horrible clothes,” expressed social media users.
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#22 Hudson Williams And Connor Storrie
Breakout stars of the hit series Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, made a highly anticipated joint appearance at the Oscars after-party.
The duo opted for matching sheer aesthetics. Hudson wore a custom black sheer sleeveless blouse by Balenciaga, featuring a high neck and a dramatic sash that fell into a long train.
He accessorized with silver earrings and a bracelet from luxury brand Bulgari.
Meanwhile, Connor wore a sheer mocha-brown turtleneck from the Saint Laurent Fall 2026 menswear collection, paired with loose matching trousers, a faux fur stole draped over his arm, and silver jewelry from Tiffany & Co.
The bold looks did not go unnoticed by fans.
Critics dubbed their outfits “two clowns,” with one viewer writing, “Is there a hideous outfit of the Oscars blog? Add them!”
“Oh God… will men ever be men again!?” another bluntly expressed.
“Whatever they're wearing on top needs to be banned from man... its so ugly.”
The duo opted for matching sheer aesthetics. Hudson wore a custom black sheer sleeveless blouse by Balenciaga, featuring a high neck and a dramatic sash that fell into a long train.
He accessorized with silver earrings and a bracelet from luxury brand Bulgari.
Meanwhile, Connor wore a sheer mocha-brown turtleneck from the Saint Laurent Fall 2026 menswear collection, paired with loose matching trousers, a faux fur stole draped over his arm, and silver jewelry from Tiffany & Co.
The bold looks did not go unnoticed by fans.
Critics dubbed their outfits “two clowns,” with one viewer writing, “Is there a hideous outfit of the Oscars blog? Add them!”
“Oh God… will men ever be men again!?” another bluntly expressed.
“Whatever they're wearing on top needs to be banned from man... its so ugly.”
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#23 Myha’la
Myha’la appeared in a look described by fashion critics as both "edgy" and "ethereal."
The actress wore a sensual violet lace dress, entirely sheer with strategic embroidery and intricate lace detailing that provided coverage in key areas.
She kept accessories minimal, allowing the vibrant color and delicate texture of the gown to take center stage.
However, not everyone was impressed by the daring look.
One netizen bluntly wrote, “Put some clothes on!” while another added, “I mean, I understand. What is there to hide? We've seen EVERYTHING in the industry.”
“Maybe she shouldn’t have put in a dress after all!!”
The actress wore a sensual violet lace dress, entirely sheer with strategic embroidery and intricate lace detailing that provided coverage in key areas.
She kept accessories minimal, allowing the vibrant color and delicate texture of the gown to take center stage.
However, not everyone was impressed by the daring look.
One netizen bluntly wrote, “Put some clothes on!” while another added, “I mean, I understand. What is there to hide? We've seen EVERYTHING in the industry.”
“Maybe she shouldn’t have put in a dress after all!!”
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#24 Julia Fox
Julia Fox maintained her reputation for avant-garde fashion as she leaned into what some fashion critics described as an “Elizabethan-inspired” vibe.
She wore a black-and-white gown by Viktor & Rolf from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2022 Couture collection.
The ensemble featured sky-high, exaggerated shoulders and a structured monochromatic pattern.
The most discussed element, however, was her fully bleached eyebrows, which gave her an “incognito” and bold, otherworldly appearance.
“How is one supposed to party in that???” questioned one netizen, while another commented, “Looks uncomfortable.”
“That looks scary,” echoed another social media user.
She wore a black-and-white gown by Viktor & Rolf from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2022 Couture collection.
The ensemble featured sky-high, exaggerated shoulders and a structured monochromatic pattern.
The most discussed element, however, was her fully bleached eyebrows, which gave her an “incognito” and bold, otherworldly appearance.
“How is one supposed to party in that???” questioned one netizen, while another commented, “Looks uncomfortable.”
“That looks scary,” echoed another social media user.
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#25 Lauren Sánchez
Lauren Sánchez appeared alongside her husband, Jeff Bezos, in a vintage strapless black dress by John Galliano from his Spring/Summer 1995 collection.
The gown featured a structured peplum detail at the waist and a daring thigh-high slit.
She accessorized the look with approximately 85 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz, including a massive necklace featuring a 22-carat fancy pink oval center stone, which she matched to her similarly sized pink diamond engagement ring.
Many netizens dubbed her look “proof that money can’t buy class.”
One user said, “She looks fake as hell lol,” while another wrote, “What a shame she turned herself into a cliché.”
The gown featured a structured peplum detail at the waist and a daring thigh-high slit.
She accessorized the look with approximately 85 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz, including a massive necklace featuring a 22-carat fancy pink oval center stone, which she matched to her similarly sized pink diamond engagement ring.
Many netizens dubbed her look “proof that money can’t buy class.”
One user said, “She looks fake as hell lol,” while another wrote, “What a shame she turned herself into a cliché.”
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#26 Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross opted for a monochromatic look from the Marine Serre Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection.
The dress was a high-necked, long-sleeved black turtleneck top paired with a dramatic, tiered white bubble skirt, creating a "cloud-like" volume.
One user wrote, “Rarely misses but this is one.”
Another viewer harshly commented, “A disaster AS USUAL. Worst dressed of all time.”
The dress was a high-necked, long-sleeved black turtleneck top paired with a dramatic, tiered white bubble skirt, creating a "cloud-like" volume.
One user wrote, “Rarely misses but this is one.”
Another viewer harshly commented, “A disaster AS USUAL. Worst dressed of all time.”
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#27 Renate Reinsve
Renate Reinsve turned heads in a sultry, sheer black dress.
The ensemble featured a high neckline and strategically placed opaque panels that created a modern cutout effect.
Earlier in the evening during the Academy Awards ceremony, Reinsve took the stage to celebrate Sentimental Value winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
The ensemble featured a high neckline and strategically placed opaque panels that created a modern cutout effect.
Earlier in the evening during the Academy Awards ceremony, Reinsve took the stage to celebrate Sentimental Value winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
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