You know those nights when you’re feeling a little edgy, so you put on some dark red lipstick and your only colorfully-printed skirt? Well, prepare to feel very, tame right now.
Red carpets have produced a lot of bold and even strange looks over the years — from the (extremely) scantily-clad to sequins galore.
We pulled together some of Hollywood’s wildest outfits from history — because each and every celebrity deserves applause for rocking some truly out-there ensembles.
Cher at the 1986 Oscars
When Cher arrived at the Oscars, she was wearing a two-piece Bob Mackie bejeweled outfit, complete with a feather headdress. The straight out of Las Vegas ensemble also included a long black silk wrap and the most impressive display of abs that you will ever see.
The singing legend later expressed some minor regrets about that red carpet look. "I knew some people in the Academy didn’t think that I was a serious actress," she told Vogue. "I always felt a bit sad that I presented Don Ameche with his Best Supporting Actor Award in that outfit. It seemed to make him a little nervous."
Rose Mcgowan and Marilyn Manson at The 1998 MTV Video Music Awards
Remember when Rose Mcgowan and Marilyn Manson were a really loved-up, intimidatingly gothic couple once upon a time? Well, their red carpet peak moment came during the MTV Video Music Awards, when he showed up wearing an all-cheetah print ensemble, and she rocked a totally see-through dress made out of sequins.
The couple broke up in late 2000, but we’ll forever have this truly bizarre red carpet appearance to remember them by.
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the 2001 American Music Awards
Speaking of legendary 90's couples — we have to give a shout-out to Britney and JT. The duo dated for four years and showed up to the American Music Awards wearing matching outfits made completely out of jean material. He even accessorized with a denim hat, and she had a little jean clutch. It was a bold, bold move, and perhaps the original definition of couples goals. Timberlake later opened up about his, um, mixed feelings on that particular fashion choice.
"If you wear denim-on-denim, it will get documented. You know what, I don't think I could even bring that back." he told the Australian talk show "The Project." "I'm going to go out on a limb and say if it's worn properly, denim-on-denim could be [brought back]."
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