By Megan Riedlinger
7:05pm PDT, Jul 22, 2022
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We’re more than halfway through with 2022! In honor of this milestone, Wonderwall.com is ready to take stock of the year’s best and worst celebrity fashion. First up? Dove Cameron took a fashion risk at the Billboard Music Awards on May 15 that didn’t quite pay off. The actress arrived at the Las Vegas event in this wild Ashlyn gown with one of the strangest cutouts we’ve seen lately (and that’s saying a lot!) — a plunging neckline that fell below her belly button. The bold red strapless gown also featured a sheer panel down the center, which we’ll see closer next…
Keep reading for more of this year’s craziest and most phenomenal ensembles…
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We have to say, Dove Cameron’s red gown’s cutout is one of the strangest varieties we’ve seen of this popular trend. It gave new meaning to the concept of a plunging neckline.
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Nicole Kidman sported this stunning look at the Academy Awards on March 27. The beauty turned up looking ever the movie star in this powder blue custom Armani Prive gown. From the strapless silhouette and peplum layer to the column skirt and sash that draped behind her, every element of this design was exquisite… right down to the jewels. See them next!
RELATED: Fashion hits and misses from the 2022 Academy Awards
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Nicole Kidman tapped Harry Winston for her jewels — a diamond collar necklace with an unexpected yellow diamond at the center. She also added diamond earrings and a bold red lip to complete her stellar Oscars look.
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One of the worst looks of the year — Billie Eilish’s bizarre pick at the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”-themed Met Gala on May 2. The music superstar opted for this corseted gown by Gucci complete with a bustle, sheer green lace sleeves and a massive floral embellishment at the neckline. The only plus? It was eco-friendly — Billie told Vogue it was made completely of “existing materials.”
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Jessica Chastain scored a major fashion hit at the Tony Awards in New York City on June 12, selecting this dreamy off-the-shoulder Gucci creation. From the pale pink color to the gathering and draping at the hip, we loved every inch of her satin confection. Her decision to add a dark red lip sealed the deal, making this one of our favorite looks of all time on the star.
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Justin Bieber’s Grammy Awards look on April 3 was instantly meme-worthy. He rocked this comically baggy Balenciaga getup anchored by a hot pink beanie and clown-like black-and-silver shoes.
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Anne Hathaway wowed in white at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19. The star arrived at the “Armageddon Time” premiere in this sleek white Armani Prive design that included a bandeau, a high-waisted skirt and a sash that draped dramatically behind her. The only thing more eye-catching? The Bulgari necklace she wore around her neck…
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Anne Hathaway accessorized her white Armani Prive look with a show-stopping Bulgari necklace crafted from diamonds and a massive sapphire.
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Kim Kardashian stepped out during Milan Fashion Week in Italy on Feb. 23 in this ill-fitting men’s gold jumpsuit by Prada, leaving it unbuttoned to show off the tiny black Prada Re-Nylon top she was rocking underneath.
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Lily James donned one of our favorite looks of the year at the Academy Awards on March 27. The actress arrived in this show-stopping Atelier Versace number — a pale pink floral-embellished confection that included a thigh-high slit and a glamorous tulle skirt that trailed behind her.
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While we appreciated this fresh menswear-inspired ensemble, we weren’t wild about Julia Roberts’ shorts and blazer look at the “Gaslit” premiere in New York City on April 18. The movie star rocked the all-Gucci set — a gray blazer, a white dress shirt, a cummerbund and plaid shorts — with black heels for a unique outfit we wish had incorporated a little more color.
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Zendaya arrived at the photocall for season 2 of “Euphoria” on Jan. 5 in this stunning vintage Valentino pick. The gorgeous black-and-white gown — which featured vertical stripes, a scalloped neckline and a fitted silhouette — hails from the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection. When it came time to add jewelry to her showstopping vintage frock, Zendaya opted for diamonds from Bulgari — Serpenti Viper diamond drop earrings and a yellow diamond ring.
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Sandra Bullock served up a flagrant miss with this over-the-top Elie Saab selection at the premiere of “The Lost City” in Los Angeles on March 21. The ruffled dress itself was great with its plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and ombre effect that flowed from pale pink to bright fuchsia, but the styling missed the mark: She topped it with a black blazer and thigh-high leather boots for a completely mismatched vibe.
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The best dressed star at the Academy of Country Music Awards on March 7? That honor went to queen Carrie Underwood, who arrived in this sparkly silver design from Dolce & Gabbana. The halter minidress included criss-cross straps and a sweetheart neckline all embellished in gorgeous shimmery sequins.
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Sorry, Jared Leto, but this Gucci look was a little too much for us. From the unbuttoned and sheer shirt (pick one!) to the busy leopard-print coat and shiny gold boots, this look he wore to the premiere of his film “Morbius” in Mexico City on March 10 lost us.
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Blake Lively truly always understands the assignment at the Met Gala, so it was no surprise that she wowed in a stunning Atelier Versace number inspired by the Statue of Liberty and its patina on May 2. Her column-style frock featured crystals, tritone copper foil and metallic leather embellishments to give a New York City skyline feel. And because the beauty takes her fashion seriously, it involved a total transformation at the top of the stairs as she unfurled the massive copper bow tied at her hips!
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After unwrapping the bow of her dress, Blake Lively showed off an entirely new look — one in an oxidized green shade that paid homage to a truly American icon: the Statue of Liberty. There was even an accessories change, with new opera-length gloves to match Lady Liberty’s light green patina.
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Duchess Kate looked heavenly in hot pink as she stepped out in Belize on day three of her royal tour of the Caribbean on March 21. The Vampire’s Wife creation included dreamy ruffled sleeves, a fitted waist and a flowing skirt for a fabulous fashion moment.
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No surprise here! Fashionista Elle Fanning dazzled at the premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” during the Cannes Film Festival on May 18. Her ethereal strapless Armani Prive gown included subtle sparkly embellishments throughout its pale fabric and a mermaid-style tulle skirt. She accessorized just as beautifully…
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Elle Fanning added some stunning Chopard jewels to her stellar Armani Prive fashion moment — a diamond necklace with heart-shaped stones. She also fastened a delicate bow in her curly hair for an extra dash of sweetness.
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It’s not that easy being green, we guess! Kate Hudson really committed to a bright green hue when she stepped out in New York City on Jan. 25 for an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” in this cheery lime green turtleneck. Though we liked the sweater on its own, since she rocked it over top an even brighter neon green skirt complemented by green heels, the styling felt like a bit of a miss for us.
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For her first Met Gala appearance, Khloe Kardashian embraced the gilded element of the night’s theme and arrived in this form-fitting golden Moschino design. The shimmery frock showed off the star’s fabulous figure, and she accessorized with some dramatic black additions — opera-length gloves and a shawl.
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Though she typically pulls of edgy Chanel so well, we were underwhelmed by Kristen Stewart’s coordinates at the 2022 Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles on March 7. The star paired a mostly unbuttoned cropped blouse that featured silver embellishments down the sleeves with a pair of high-waisted baggy trousers for a snoozy daytime look.
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Jennifer Lopez arrived at the “Marry Me” premiere in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 in a perfectly nuptial-ready minidress by Giambattista Valli. The sweet selection, which included long lace sleeves and a full short skirt, was complemented perfectly by her Jimmy Choo stilettos.
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Sorry, Hunter Schafer! We couldn’t co-sign this Prada pick the star wore to the Vanities Party: A Night for Young Hollywood in Los Angeles on March 22. Her jumpsuit featured long sleeves and a wide-legged baggy silhouette in an all-over print that left us scratching our heads.
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It’s rare that a star shows up to an event in a truly innovative getup, but that’s exactly what Lily James pulled off at the premiere of Hulu’s “Pam & Tommy” limited series in Los Angeles on Jan. 24. The star arrived in this Atelier Versace number that didn’t look like two pieces upon first glance. But a closer inspection revealed it’s actually an edgy pink cage jacket worn over top a silver minidress for a seamless look that surprised once she ditched the top layer…
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Underneath the pink coat, Lily James was wearing a shiny silver minidress with edgy cutouts and crystal mesh details. This super-unique Atelier Versace look had a delightful wow factor that made it one of the more memorable ensembles of the year.
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Well, this look was certainly… a choice. Halsey showed up at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 22 in this bizarre Andrés Sardá creation that we’re not quite sure we can called a jumpsuit thanks to the barely-there top half. The one-piece creation featured Swarovski crystal-covered and strategically placed bikini-inspired designs attached to bellbottom-style pants with slits up the front.
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A vision in Versace! The gown that Venus Williams wore to the Producers Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles on March 19 certainly turned heads. The pretty strapless white design featured a corset-style bodice and a fitted skirt with a thigh-high slit that showed off her matching white heels underneath.
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Turtlenecks and feathers don’t mix! Nicole Kidman proved that point in pale green Prada at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Northman” on April 18. Her long-sleeved column-style frock included a bizarre black turtleneck detail, pink feathers at the shoulders and floral embellishments along the skirt — a pretty unfortunate combination.
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Adele wowed in a black Giorgio Armani Privé gown at the BRIT Awards in London on Feb. 8. The sleek off-the-shoulder long-sleeved dress featured polka dot tulle along the neckline, a perfectly tailored waist and a full, floor-length skirt.
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Yikes! No one can call Machine Gun Kelly’s style boring, but it can sometimes be a little much. The music star wore this seriously wild ensemble to the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Los Angeles on Feb. 10 — a semi-sheer rust-hued turtleneck with multicolored gemstones embroidered all over and a pair of equally bold paisley-print trousers. Finishing things off? Stand-out pointy-toed red shoes.
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Issa Rae’s sweet halter-style Carolina Herrera number was a winner on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on March 13. We loved everything about this feminine frock from the ruffled collar to the all-over floral print to the A-line silhouette.
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Kim Kardashian wore a lot of questionable things this year, but one of the weirdest? Her look at the Skims Popup In Miami event on March 19. The reality star showed up in this disastrous silver pairing — essentially a bikini top and high-waisted trousers in a shiny silver fabric paired with matching boots. Cementing this miss? The ridiculous oversized sunglasses she rocked in an attempt at a futuristic look.
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Zoe Kravitz wowed at the London premiere of “The Batman” on Feb. 23 in this sleek Saint Laurent confection by Anthony Vaccarello. The halter-style black gown included a tulip-shaped border and some racy strategically placed cutouts, resulting in a serious standout fashion moment.
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Shockingly, this is what Maren Morris chose to wear to the Grammy Awards on April 3 — an animal-print knee-length frock with a plunging neckline that showed off her bralette underneath. The surprisingly casual choice on music’s biggest night is one that we still can’t get over.
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Brie Larson committed to the theme and scored a hit while on hand for the Marvel Avengers Campus opening ceremony at Disneyland Paris on July 9, selecting this Oscar de la Renta ensemble comprised of a golden sequined crop top covered in fringe, navy high-waisted wide-legged wool trousers and a superhero-ready cape embellished with metallic star details.
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Halle Berry served up a disappointing fashion miss in Dolce & Gabbana at the Critics Choice Awards on March 13. The star arrived in a simple velvety black suit but things went awry with what she wore underneath — a semi-sheer white corset top.
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A golden Prada princess! Lupita Nyong’o stood out in this unique short-sleeved pick from the fashion house at the Academy Awards on March 27. The confection included golden fringe detailing and floral embellishments.
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Adriana Lima showed off some truly bizarre maternity fashion throughout her time at the Cannes Film Festival, most recently at the “Elvis” premiere on May 25. The former Victoria’s Secret model turned up in this golden Nicolas Jebran creation that featured draping, pleating and cutouts galore including at the hips, down her baby bump and over her chest.
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Lady Gaga absolutely stunned in a custom Ralph Lauren Collection look at the BAFTA Awards on March 13! The stylish superstar arrived in this show-stopping emerald green confection comprised of velvet and silk that reportedly took more than 150 hours to make by hand.
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Bubble couture? Christina Milian wore this very odd slinky bubble-emblazoned frock to the Sixth Annual Create and Cultivate 100 List Launch Party in Los Angeles on March 2. The dark blue and teal dress included a bubble motif throughout that was puzzling but otherwise worked with her strappy black sandals.
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Paris Hilton embraced neon shades in New York City on Jan. 24. The star opted to stand out in this gorgeous sparkly neon green frock with a high neck, long sleeves and a thigh-high slit. When it came time to accessorize, she added dark sunglasses, balanced out the bright hue with subdued tan pointy-toe pumps and, of course, clutched one of her pampered pooches.
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Rihanna showed off her funky maternity style on the red carpet at the Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin photocall in Los Angeles on Feb. 11. The superstar opted for a shredded ensemble by The Attico that started with a lime green halter-style tank top and flowed into a pair of equally shredded pink pants. Finishing off the getup? Purple strappy sandals.
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Kim Kardashian served up a serious fashion hit — with plenty of history — at the 2022 Met Gala on May 2. The reality star got permission from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum to borrow the iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she sang “Happy birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy 60 years ago. The shimmery golden frock, which Ripley’s purchased in 2016 for nearly $5 million, required a lot of work to wear — Kim lost 16 pounds to fit into it and dyed her hair platinum blonde to really get into character.
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Camila Cabello’s absolutely wild all-denim Diesel ensemble certainly made a statement during her “Today” show performance in New York City on April 12… we’re just not sure it was a positive one. The singer rocked a denim duster coat with a multi-hued denim top and high-waisted crossover baggy jeans and then finished things off with — you guessed it! — even more denim with her gloves and boots!
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Dua Lipa was nearly unrecognizable when she arrived on the Grammys red carpet with blonde tresses on April 3. Once we got past the shock of her new hair color, we appreciated her slinky black Versace look that included a bodice fashioned with leather straps and a whole lot of gold Medusa-clad hardware.
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Kylie Jenner didn’t dress to impress at the Billboard Music Awards on May 15. The mogul turned up in this truly bizarre long-sleeved Balmain illusion dress, underwhelming at the big music event.
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We were delighted to see Kristen Stewart in a ballgown silhouette! The star arrived at the Producers Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles on March 19 in this ivory Chanel confection with a semi-sheer corset-style bodice and patterned full skirt — a surprising pick that was a great departure from her usual red carpet looks.
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We love the idea of the men co-opting the duster coat, but we’re not loving the way Pharrell Williams executed this look. The star arrived at the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022 show in Paris on Jan. 25 in cool maroon outerwear, but the rest of his ensemble left a lot to be desired. He rocked a purple T-shirt, baggy jeans, brown boots, sparkly circular sunglasses and an orange hat, all amounting to one funky fashion miss. (Points for boldness, though!)
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That’s why they call her Posh! Victoria Beckham stepped out during Paris Fashion Week on March 3 in this stunning and surprising combo — a purple blouse tucked into mustard yellow trousers topped with a plaid blazer.
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Alessandra Ambrosio arrived at the “Armageddon Time” premiere during the 75th Cannes Film Festival on May 19 in one of the worst looks of the month — this truly bizarre ballgown by Stephané Rolland, a massive frock with floating silver sparkly panels and a full skirt, which she accessorized with stark white opera gloves.
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Pretty in purple! Penelope Cruz arrived at the photocall for “Official Competition” in Madrid on Feb. 21 in this sweet purple Chanel minidress. The long-sleeved frock featured black piping and an all-over Chanel logo print that paired perfectly with chunky black sandals.
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Katy Perry headed to an appearance on “Good Morning America” in New York City on Feb. 22 in these dark brown leather coordinates — a long coat and wide-legged trousers in the matching rich shade. On their own, we appreciate the color and cut, but when the eccentric star paired them with a lime green printed and cropped tube top, she lost us.
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Jennifer Lopez absolutely nailed it on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 22 in this look fresh from the Roberto Cavalli runway — a velvet emerald green bandeau top paired with matching wide-legged trousers topped with an impossibly cool silk cheetah-print robe.
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Millie Bobby Brown was nearly unrecognizable at the 2022 BAFTA Awards on March 13 in this Louis Vuitton getup. We just weren’t fans of the multiple funky elements from the peekaboo lace bandeau and peplum layer to the slits and over-the-elbow gloves.
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So good! Blake Lively turned up at the Gem Awards in New York City on March 18 in this killer Sergio Hudson dress. The long-sleeved frock kicked off in a black leather fabric complete with a low neckline and a cutout above the waist and finished off with a fitted knee-length skirt. Blake added Christian Louboutins and some exquisite jewels by pal Lorraine Schwartz to finish things off beautifully.
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Blake Lively really elevated her look with these stunning drop earrings from Lorraine Schwartz. This angle also shows off the cool gem detail at the base of her Sergio Hudson dress’s neckline.
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Lily James attended the Independent Spirit Awards on March 6 in this disappointing Del Core pick. The “Pam and Tommy” star didn’t impress in the pink cropped and spaghetti-strapped top with comically massive sleeves, which, when added to high-waisted wide-legged black trousers, amounted to a miss.
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Jenna Dewan arrived for an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” in New York City on April 28 wearing this killer neon green suit by L’Agence — a blazer and wide-legged trousers — which she accessorized with silver platform heels for a stunning spring look.
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At least no one could call Tinashe’s look boring! The singer arrived at the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” studios in Hollywood on Feb. 22 in this puzzling combo — a denim duster coat complete with white feathers along the sleeves and lapels worn with a matching yellow top-and-pants combo in a bold graffiti and floral print. Though it certainly caught our eye, this one was a giant fashion misstep.