18 Throwback VMA Looks That Celebs Wouldn't Be Caught Dead in Today
Over the years we've seen a lot of glam on the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards ... but we've also seen a lot of fashion mistakes. With this year's show coming up on Sunday, August 27, it's a great time to reminisce about all of the crazy looks we've seen.
Here are 18 of the worst looks ever at the VMAs.
Christina Aguilera, 2002
Long gone are the days of wearing denim skirts the size of a belt on the red carpet. And let's talk about how she literally turned her scarf into a shirt.
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Paris Hilton, 2002
This floral halter top may have been "hot" back then, but we're probably not going to be seeing Paris in this again anytime soon.
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Lil' Kim, 1999
Speaking of mermaid vibes, this may be Lil' Kim's most iconic look ever. However, we're going to need it to stay in the '90s.
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Lady Gaga, 2010
We all know Lady Gaga likes to go over the top with her fashion choices, but this meat dress (and shoes) probably took it a little too far.
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Nicki Minaj, 2011
We're not exactly sure what happened here. It's possible that a toy store exploded?
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Alicia Keys, 2001
We will always cherish the days of Alicia Keys's braids and hats -- however, this black fringe and fur look was not her finest moment (at all).
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