Grammys Top 10 Worst Dressed

Music is why there’s a show, but bad fashion is why we watch.

Past Grammys have offered viewers a Little Red Riding Hood Nicki Minaj, a lizard-skinned Florence Welch, and—of course—an egg-enclosed Lady Gaga. Music’s biggest night is always unpredictable, and for every stunning gown, there are at least three eye sores.

At the 2014 Grammys, accessories took on a life of their own. Pharrell William’s oversized Vivienne Westwood hat spawned countless memes and even a Twitter account. The comically tall mounty hat can now join Angelina Jolie’s leg and Miley Cyrus’ tongue in award show infamy.

Some of the night’s biggest winners were big losers when it came to fashion. Lorde and Cyndi Lauper both went for dark ensembles that were too harsh on their porcelain complexions. Despite their fashion blunders, the two singers went home with shiny, new Grammys. Maybe wearing all black leads to Grammy gold.

Nevertheless, the Grammys prove that impressive musical talents do not always translate to an impressive sense of style. Here are the Top 10 Worst Dressed from the 2014 Grammys.

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10. Fantasia Barrino
What is that red necklace? Did she win a preliminary medal in Sochi that I didn’t hear about?

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9. Zendaya
I think the “Dancing with the Stars” actress got the dates for the Grammys and the Country Music Awards mixed up.

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8. Sara Bareilles
I am all for the mullet dress, but not when they have cotton pompoms glued all over them.

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7. Chrisette Michele
When your pant suit already looks like a kaleidoscope exploded all over it, there is no need to accessorize it with pointy nails and an exposed bra.

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6. Skylar Grey
Unless you’re recreating the “Toxic” music video, nude skintight garments should always be avoided.

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5. Madonna
The Material Girl looked like a reverend from an old west film but with the cane of a pimp and the glove of Michael Jackson.

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4. Lorde
Although she’ll never be royal, Lorde is well on her way to being a witch in this black frock.

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3. Cyndi Lauper
If you saw the red carpet pre-show, then you can attest that the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer’s interview was as incoherent as her look.

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2. Shawn Crahan
The Slipknot front man looked absolutely terrifying in a dirty clown mask. The Grammys are no stranger to out there get ups, but this was just nightmarish.

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1. Pharrell Williams
When Arby’s can make jokes about your appearance, you’ve made poor choices somewhere along the way.

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