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28 Atypical Award Show Fashions

Unusual Red Carpet Looks, from Face Masks to Mermaid Couture

— November 20, 2009 — Fashion
It used to be that dressing for the red carpet meant sophisticated and luxurious ball gowns, elegant hairstyles, and glamorous accessories. Now, more than ever, celebs are making a case for atypical award show fashions, and dressing in ways for the red carpet that would have been unheard of several years ago. While Lady Gaga is in a world of her own and sets the standard for atypical award show fashions, others are just wearing outfits that seem more appropriate for a night of clubbing. Click through this collection of unconventional award show looks to see for yourself.
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Ladylike Lilac Frocks
Ladylike Lilac Frocks
Hayden Panettiere's Lovely Look at the Hollywood Style Awards
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Butt-Cheeked Red Carpets
Butt-Cheeked Red Carpets
Bruno Rocks Gold Lederhosen for France Premiere
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Suit Shorts
Suit Shorts
Alexander Wang Paired Biker Shorts With Tux Jacket for CFDA Awards
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Mother/Son Outfits
Mother/Son Outfits
House of Holland Makes Baby Version of MIA Grammy Dress
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Leopard Briefs as Pants
Leopard Briefs as Pants
Bruno Goes Bottomless to the MTV Awards
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Red Carpet Couture
Red Carpet Couture
Rank the Top Ten Red Carpet Moments of 2008 at Fashion Blog Italia
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Mosquito Screen Fashion
Mosquito Screen Fashion
See-Through, Sheer Dresses at the 2009 MTV Music Awards
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Striped Male Pants
Striped Male Pants
Adam Lambert Rocks 2-Tone Tights at Young Hollywood Awards 2009
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Bridal Oscars Vibes
Bridal Oscars Vibes
White, Shimmering Gowns Triumph At The 2009 Awards
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Disco Ball Fashion
Disco Ball Fashion
Sequined & Metallic Minis on the MTV Music Awards Red Carpet
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Fashion Tragedies
Fashion Tragedies
The Most Bizarre Looks from the Golden Globes Red Carpet
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Mermaid Couture
Mermaid Couture
Fishtail Gowns Made Waves on Beyonce & Vanessa Hudgens at Oscars
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Lacey Face Masks
Lacey Face Masks
The Lady Gaga Ace Awards Ensemble Defies Description
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Islamic Red Carpet Fashion
Islamic Red Carpet Fashion
World's Most Expensive Abaya Costs $350,000
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Cyberpunk Red Carpet Fashion
Cyberpunk Red Carpet Fashion
Beyonce Rocks Gareth Pugh
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Nude Red Carpet Fashion
Nude Red Carpet Fashion
Rosario Dawson's Bottega Veneta at Movie Premier
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Face Mask Fashion
Face Mask Fashion
Lady GaGa Covers Her Face in Vilsbol de Arce
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Accidental Red Carpet Dress Downs
Accidental Red Carpet Dress Downs
Kristen Stewart Wears Sneakers at MTV Movie Awards
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Fish Scale Gowns
Fish Scale Gowns
Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet
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Skin-Tone Mini Dresses
Skin-Tone Mini Dresses
Megan Fox Sparkles at 2009 Teen Choice Awards
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Black Crow Dresses
Black Crow Dresses
Kermit Croaks Over Lady Gaga's VMA Outfit
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Punk-Rock Award Fashion
Punk-Rock Award Fashion
A Sharp Kristen Stewart in Rock & Republic Spike Dress
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Bridal Red Carpet Fashion
Bridal Red Carpet Fashion
Miley Cyrus at 2009 Kids' Choice Awards
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Snakeskin Catsuits
Snakeskin Catsuits
Amber Rose's Slinky MTV Music Awards Red Carpet Fashion
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See-Through Dresses
See-Through Dresses
Sheer Black Rocks the Red Carpet
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Transparent Red Carpet LBDs
Transparent Red Carpet LBDs
Megan Fox Rocks Black Herve Leroux Dress at Premiere
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