12 celebrity looks that missed the mark at the 2026 Oscars

She arrived in a yellow Prada design, which was sleeveless and shapeless. Its yellow color worked in some lighting but washed her out in others.

Its delicate sequins also got lost in the pleats of the gown's tulle skirt.

Chalamet, nominated for best actor for his performance in "Marty Supreme," chose an all-white Givenchy look for the Oscars.

The suit had a retro feel, with its double-breasted jacket and wide-legged trousers, and he paired it with rings and a brooch.

However, Chalamet wore boots rather than dress shoes, which made the ensemble feel bottom-heavy. His black sunglasses also made the look too casual for the Oscars red carpet.

Hathaway's strapless Valentino gown hugged her figure and spilled into a mermaid skirt, complete with a train. Pale-pink flowers adorned the black gown, bringing in pops of color, as did her diamond Bulgari jewelry.

The dress was beautiful, but her accessories didn't let the gown shine. Hathaway, who was a presenter at the 2026 Oscars, paired it with a black belt and elbow-length gloves, which felt darker in tone than the floral dress.

She wore a strapless Chrome Hearts design that matched her skin tone in color and was intended to create a nude illusion. The spaced-out placements of its many pearls, though, lessened the effect.

An edgier Chrome Hearts design might have worked better on the supermodel.

Goodwin chose a glamorous mesh gown from Monse for the Oscars, while Dallas paired a simple blazer with white trousers. The latter look was especially casual, contrasting the red-carpet style of Goodwin's dress.

Both of their ensembles could have also benefited from more tailoring to have sharper fits.

The "Sentimental Value" star, who was nominated for best actress at the Oscars, wore a strapless Louis Vuitton gown. While the top portion was classic, its skirt took a unique turn.

It had a slit that began at one hip, revealing one leg entirely, and a long train that covered the other. A more symmetrical design would have looked sharper, and some jewelry could have embellished the overall look.

He wore a dramatic Dolce & Gabbana jacket resembling a robe, black trousers, and a matching shirt. The outerwear was eye-catching on its own, so he didn't need to add so many accessories.

The latter included a diamond-encrusted Tiffany & Co. necklace, custom-made for him and weighing 101.32 carats, two watches, and a graded NBA trading card.

The shape of her Christian Cowan ensemble worked for Wiig, with its loose-fitting tank top and full skirt.

Unfortunately, its crystal-covered skirt, beaded top, and thick jewelry pieces all fought for attention. Less jewelry and an updo hairstyle could have improved the look.

Dunst accompanied her husband Jesse Plemons to the Oscars in a black Celine gown. It had a square, strapless neckline that sat high on her chest, while the rest of the dress fell in tiers of fabric stacked on each other all the way to the floor.

Though Dunst accessorized well, her gown's shape left something to be desired. A lower neckline or slightly fewer tiers of fabric may have helped.

His Prada look featured black trousers, shiny boots, and a blue satin jacket with fur lapels. The long, double-breasted piece was unique, but it looked more like a historical piece than a modern design.

It was also too flashy to let his custom Didris brooch shine.

Designed by Yara Shoemaker, Hall's dress featured an asymmetric, strapless neckline made of a voluminous swath of black fabric.

The rest of the bodice was a metallic gold, while the black skirt cut across her waist in a peplum, mirroring the neckline, before flowing to the floor. A slit cut up the skirt to Hall's thigh, showing off her strappy black heels.

Although pieces of the dress were pretty, the neckline overwhelmed Hall, and the skirt looked too long on her small frame. A shorter skirt and less dramatic neckline could have helped the dress shine.

Jonas attended the Oscars in a white Dior gown. The fitted bodice had a strapless, V-neckline, and a dropped waist.

A thigh-high slit cut up the floor-length skirt on one side, which was trimmed with a black-and-white feathered fabric.

The feathers were a distraction from the rest of the dress, particularly the black pieces, as were her black pumps. Chopra Jonas may have popped more on the red carpet if she leaned into the all-white look rather than adding pops of color.