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18 Throwback VMA Looks That Celebs Wouldn't Be Caught Dead in Today

EntertainmentPublished Aug 24, 2017
By Kayla Boyd
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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.

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Christina Aguilera, 2002
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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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Kate Hudson, 2002
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Kate Hudson, 2002

Flared jeans were definitely popular in the early 2000s, but we must say that the hair and the knee-length shirt are definitely dated. We're pretty sure Kate would never wear this again.

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Kelly Osbourne, 2002
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Kelly Osbourne, 2002

One thing's for sure: Kelly's style has definitely evolved over the years. Back in 2002 she carried a video camera instead of a purse and wore her hair extra crimped. We understand, we've been there.

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Paris Hilton, 2002
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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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Brooke Hogan, 2004
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Brooke Hogan, 2004

Yeah ... Brooke's mermaid vibes were not exactly "on trend" back then (and still wouldn't be today).

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Lil' Kim, 1999
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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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Shaquille O' Neal, 2004
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Shaquille O' Neal, 2004

Shaq just really looks like a genie in this all-white silk ensemble.

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Britney Spears, 2002
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Britney Spears, 2002

Oh Britney, this leather lace-up cadet outfit was ... a look.

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Gwen Stefani, 1998
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Gwen Stefani, 1998

If Gwen was going for an alien aesthetic, then she succeeded, but the whole skirt/pants, fuzzy bra, and facial gems were probably a bit too much.

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Pink, 2000
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Pink, 2000

The fur coat, distressed denim, and pink spikes were memorable, but probably don't need to be repeated.

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Lady Gaga, 2010
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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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Tommy Lee & Pamela Anderson, 1999
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Tommy Lee & Pamela Anderson, 1999

Tommy is wearing a trench coat as a dress with Converse while Pam has on embellished pants and a GIANT pink fur hat. There are so many things wrong with this.

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Nicki Minaj, 2011
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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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Cher, 2010
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Cher, 2010

Cher will always be a queen, but the transparent bodysuit and leather jacket may not have been the best choice, even if it was seven years ago.

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Miley Cyrus, 2013
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Miley Cyrus, 2013

Miley is another one who likes to take fashion risks, but this was not a very successful one.

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Alicia Keys, 2001
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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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Eve, 2000
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Eve, 2000

Wrapping up in gold foil and then matching your hair color with almost everything else you're wearing may not be the best idea.

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Lenny Kravitz, 2004
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Lenny Kravitz, 2004

Yes, he is wearing denim fringe and mini angel wings. We are also confused by this.

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