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The 2025 Oscars worst-dressed list: 12 looks that missed the mark — sorry

Monica Barbaro on the Oscars red carpet in a baby-pink dress with a sparkly bralette top.
Monica Barbaro, who played Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," at the 2025 Oscars. Mike Coppola/Getty Images
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Not every outfit at the 2025 Oscars was a hit.

While some stars walked the Academy Awards red carpet in stunning gowns and sharp suits, a few others sported outfits that could have used some tweaks — or been changed entirely.

Here are the night's looks that ultimately missed the mark.

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan on the Oscars red carpet wearing a strapless burgundy gown.
Meg Ryan at the 2025 Oscars. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Though Ryan looked cool and comfortable, a few simple tweaks could have improved her red velvet look.

A chic updo would have complemented the elegant style of her strapless gown, and thinner shoes would have clashed less with its heavy fabric.

Mikey Madison

Mikey Madison on the Oscars red carpet wearing a strapless black and pink dress.
Mikey Madison at the 2025 Oscars. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

The "Anora" star's Dior dress had a black bodice and a pink empire-waist skirt with a bow and a train.

The dress was pretty but overdone. Numerous stars have worn versions of the same look.

Stronger embellishments on the bodice or a different color combination could have enhanced the ensemble.

Ethan Slater

Ethan Slater on the Oscars red carpet wearing a black suit and tie.
Ethan Slater at the 2025 Oscars. Monica Schipper/Getty Images

The "Wicked" star walked the red carpet in a black tuxedo, a white button-down, and a solid tie. He also wore shiny dress shoes.

Though his outfit was classic, it was also forgettable — especially compared with the standout looks worn by other members of the film's cast.

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp on the Oscars red carpet wearing a black lace gown.
Lily-Rose Depp at the 2025 Oscars. Savion Washington/Getty Images

Depp embraced the aesthetic of "Nosferatu" in a black lace gown that was custom-made for her by Chanel.

That said, the sheer ensemble seemed a bit too casual for the glamorous event. It would have been better for an Oscars after-party.

Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler on the Oscars red carpet wearing a silver strapless mesh dress.
Rachel Zegler at the 2025 Oscars. Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

Zegler's custom Christian Dior gown was pretty, with pearl details and gray tulle.

Its top, however, didn't seem to fit the "Snow White" star. It also had a visible tan corset piece that could have blended better into the garment.

Joe Locke

Joe Locke on the Oscars red carpet wearing a black tuxedo with gray trousers and a gold waistcoat.
Joe Locke at the 2025 Oscars. Savion Washington/Getty Images

Locke, who is in the Netflix series "Heartstopper," wore an assortment of colors and pieces that didn't work together.

They included a white blouse with a matching bowtie, a long vest covered in gold sequins, gray trousers with sharp pleats, and a black suit jacket with tails.

Storm Reid

Storm Reid on the Oscars red carpet wearing a red mini dress with a long cape.
Storm Reid at the 2025 Oscars. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Reid, best known for "Euphoria," made a statement in a red Alexandre Vauthier minidress with a matching cape and gold belt.

Unfortunately, it looked more like a designer Little Red Riding Hood costume than an Oscar-worthy outfit.

Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott on the Oscars red carpet wearing a sparkly pink strapless gown.
Rachel Sennott at the 2025 Oscars. Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

The large, pink sequins that decorated Sennott's strapless gown dated her look. Her black, knee-length boots didn't feel cohesive with the dress.

Smaller sparkles and more sophisticated accessories could have elevated the ensemble.

Sennott recently appeared in "Saturday Night," the movie about the origins of "Saturday Night Live."

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning on the Oscars red carpet wearing a white dress with a black bow around the waist.
Elle Fanning at the 2025 Oscars. Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Fanning, who played Bob Dylan's girlfriend Suze Rotolo in "A Complete Unknown," is a consistent style star, but her latest Oscars look was underwhelming.

Givenchy custom-made her white, sleeveless gown, which had a full lace skirt, a black bow belt, and a deep sweetheart neckline.

Her Cartier necklace was eye-catching and glamorous, but it made a bigger statement than the rest of her ensemble.

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg on the Oscars red carpet wearing a shiny navy gown.
Whoopi Goldberg at the 2025 Oscars. JC Olivera/Getty Images

Christian Siriano designed her Cinderella-esque ballgown.

While its off-the-shoulder sleeves and classic silhouette suited Goldberg, its shiny fabric distracted from the overall look.

H.E.R.

H.E.R. on the Oscars red carpet wearing a green-gold strapless dress with a thick belt with a buckle.
H.E.R. at the 2025 Oscars. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The musician chose a statement-making gown in an off-green shade. It was decorated with silver sequins, accessorized with a brown belt, and had a raw hem.

Unfortunately, the top of the gown was too prom-like, while the bottom half looked messy and unfinished.

Monica Barbaro

Monica Barbaro on the Oscars red carpet wearing a baby-pink gown with a sparkly bralette.
Monica Barbaro at the 2025 Oscars. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Barbaro, who starred in "A Complete Unknown," sported a custom gown from Christian Dior.

The dress had potential, but it fell short. Its full pink skirt was wrinkled, its corseted waist sat just a touch too high, and its sparkling bralette top appeared to be ill-fitting.

Correction: March 3, 2025 — An earlier version of this story misstated the name of the movie Rachel Sennot recently appeared in. It's "Saturday Night," not "SNL."

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