17 Times People Wore Scandalous and Ridiculous Dresses That Should Be Dumped in the Garbage Bin

Some people wear outfits like they’re trying to win an award, and other people wear dresses like they’re daring the universe to roast them. This list is pure chaos, from celebrity looks that should have never left the closet to runway-level “what even is this” moments that make you squint and blink twice.

It gets even better when you realize these aren’t just random bad choices. There’s the balloon dress that looks like it belongs to a party supply store, Heidi Klum’s throwback worm costume, and that “hot enough to wear a garbage bag” comment that somehow still doesn’t save the bestie’s outfit. Then you’ve got the angry-looking model, the makeup that’s doing the most, and the bride who looks like she’s about to survive a wedding disaster instead of enjoy it.

By the time you reach the peek-a-boo moment, you’ll be wondering how any of these made it past the mirror.

1. Check out this balloon dress

Martha Macias

2. It doesn’t change the fact that she still wore hideous outfits, though

Allie Marie Zayas

3. Throwback to when Heidi Klum dressed up as a worm

Heidi Klum dressed up as a worm

4. She definitely looks angry about something

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5. “OMG, you’re so hot you could literally wear a garbage bag and still be the hottest” – Meanwhile, this is how her bestie is dressed

Steph Lannutti

6. That moment when you just want someone to give you a hug

Amber Sayre

7. Oh my goodness... Can someone tell me what is going on here?

Juné P. Tiamatakorn

8. Yes, go ahead and steal their look

Ally Copenhaver

9. That makeup is definitely a little bit extra

Juné P. Tiamatakorn

Also, this reminds us of the sister who demanded an uncomfortable outfit, and the AITA fight over skipping the engagement party.

10. Would you really wear a dress like this?

Hipácia Caroline

11. You can say this is a huge design fail

Kama Corbin

12. Wow, so sexy! This is definitely a first date dress, if you ask me

Whitney Whitney

13. It's actually a skirt, people

Amanda Liimatainen

14. This dress looks like how I feel waking up this morning

Ricky Martinez

15. I feel sorry for the poor bride

Paula G Gumucio Arias

16. I, for one, do not find anything sexy when the slits are that high

K Destiny Dyer

17. Peek-a-boo... Do you see what I see?

Tyanna Chocalas

That balloon dress is where the side-eye begins, right as the whole “hideous outfits” problem becomes impossible to ignore.

Then Heidi Klum shows up as a worm, and suddenly the “fashion fail” category feels bigger than anyone expected.

After the garbage bag compliment and the bestie’s questionable outfit, you can practically hear the room going, “Wait, what?”

And when the slits are that high next to the poor bride moment, you realize this list is not slowing down for anyone.

They range from celebrity outfits to dresses that models wear in design shows. Sometimes it's hard for us to understand how they came up with those costumes.

Which of these candidates made you laugh out loud? Please share any unusual clothing you've seen with us in the comments and share this post with your loved ones to entertain them as well.

The only thing these dresses have in common is that they make you question every mirror they ever passed.

For more wedding fallout, read about the bridesmaid whose unique style got her refused.