On the 2024 ESPYs, the sports activities world’s brightest stars swapped their sneakers for stilettos, taking the chance to shine of their night finest. But, whereas the glitz and glamour of the annual occasion set the crimson carpet ablaze, some ensembles sparked a mere flicker, not a flame. Hosted by tennis celebrity and all-around G.O.A.T. Serena Williams, the ESPYs — which stands for Excellence in Sports activities Efficiency Yearly — honors the highest athletes and sports activities performances of the 12 months, so it is no shock 2024’s attendees had been able to shed their uniforms and don the duds they do not have a lot use for on the court docket.
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From silk to sequins, nevertheless, a few of these celebs weren’t scoring factors with followers as they posed for the cameras forward of the ceremony. Whereas we all know lots of the faculty athletes on the award present possible danced the night time away at their very own proms only some years in the past, it seems like quite a lot of these celebs in attendance, each rookies and seasoned professionals, took to the racks when looking for their very own ensembles. And whereas there is not any hurt in exhibiting a little bit pores and skin, a few of these so-called robes seemed extra like strategically positioned kinesiology tape to us. Listed below are the outfits that basically dropped the ball at 2024’s ESPY Awards.
Angel McCoughtry’s pastel promenade reject
Whereas WNBA participant Angel McCoughtry may also be a two-time Olympic gold medalist, her strapless, ruffled robe could not even earn her bronze at this occasion. McCoughtry seemed uncomfortable in her pastel promenade reject. And together with her visitor, Kenneth Monroe, carrying a swimsuit that matched her shade of yellow, we’re relatively upset that they did not decide to the bit and strike the stereotypical promenade pose on the crimson carpet. She seemed like a literal ray of sunshine in that she coordinated with its shade, so it pains us to need to rain on her parade.
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Kate Austin’s designer ACE bandage
Denise Austin’s forgettable gown (and its thigh-high slit) definitely wasn’t the worst robe to grace the ESPYs crimson carpet, however her daughter Kate Austin’s getup left us questioning how she may safely flex alongside her mom. Whereas her silky, floor-length skirt camouflaged with the carpet itself, her prime seemed like nothing greater than some leftover materials from her backside half. Does ACE make designer bandages now? As a result of she seemed like she’s wrapped and prepared for her subsequent exercise. We are able to solely think about there was copious quantities of (kinesiology) tape holding that cloth the place it must be.
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Robin Arzon’s flat sheet fiasco
Numerous Peloton house owners have invited Robin Arzon into their houses through the years, as her educational exercises assist many keep their train objectives from the consolation of their house. Nonetheless, it seems like she had a tough time getting away from bed herself as indicated by the sheet she wore on the crimson carpet. Half toga, half soggy paper towel, Arzon’s robe can be an absolute hazard on one of many firm’s infamous bikes, and with the way in which it dragged throughout the carpet, we will solely hope she did not journey up on the way in which into the ceremony.
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GloRilla’s seaside babe bomb
GloRilla may not be an athlete, however the rapper clearly aspires to be a swimmer… or a seaside bum, undecided which one. Whereas everybody else got here dressed to impress (even when they, nicely… did not), GloRilla seemed like she stepped proper off the seaside and onto the crimson carpet together with her strapless swimsuit-esque prime and her crocheted sarong. Her toned physique and tattoos had been definitely on-point, however we’re fairly positive she’d relatively be sipping margaritas by the pool.
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Mary Bonnet’s corset disaster
Mary Bonnet was ‘match to be tied on the 2024 ESPYs due to her complicated corset gown. Whereas we will not sufficient of corset tops irrespective of the event, Bonnet’s floor-length disaster laced from backside to prime. We might’ve been capable of forgive her had the gown gone no additional than her buttocks, however the materials that dangled downward gave particular carwash vibes. You’d suppose a celeb actual property agent would know the right way to dealer a deal that’d intensify her belongings…
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Lindsey Vonn’s peek-a-booty boo-boo
As somebody who recurrently bundles up, we will perceive why alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn may need to really feel the solar on her pores and skin. Nonetheless, her yellow ESPYs look left her on the verge of mooning us at any given second. Whereas her left aspect featured a protracted, ruched sleeve and draped practice, her proper aspect featured little to no materials in any respect. And as she posed together with her attractive gams on show, we could not assist however marvel how lengthy her uncovered pores and skin would final on the slopes in Vail.
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Kaia Harris’ flapper fringe
Kaia Harris, a observe and discipline star on the College of Missouri, seemed like she was channeling 1924 together with her flapper fringe. Whereas the robe’s sparkly gold hue made her appear like a residing statuette, the fashion wasn’t changing into of a 20-something athlete. Its homely long-sleeves and calf-length tassels may’ve seemed fantastic on an older lady, however Harris’ youthful vibe wasn’t meshing with the old-timey aptitude. However we’re prepared to overlook this misstep ever occurred, as her smile alongside visitor George Karlaftis III would’ve made even a paper bag look fashionable.
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Olivia Dunne’s reflective failure
Everyone knows Olivia Donne has mastered the mat, however LSU’s star gymnast didn’t take the crimson carpet to process on the 2024 ESPYs. Whereas she may’ve seemed like a Grecian goddess in her golden robe in another setting, her gown seemed extra like a bug as she posed with its skirt outstretched. Due to its metallic nature, the robe picked up the crimson hue of the carpet, casting an odd glare that seemed extra like a shiny moth than anything. (And her halter straps doubled as antenna, in fact.) Whereas we love that she’s not afraid to take a vogue danger, this selection ought to have been squashed prematurely.
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