Who told these celebrities that showing up to the 2026 ESPY Awards in athletic wear was acceptable red carpet couture? Honey, just because it’s a sports event doesn’t mean you can treat it like a gym session, but apparently nobody got that memo.
While most A-listers brought their fashion A-game to celebrate the best in sports, a few brave (or should we say delusional?) stars decided to absolutely demolish the dress code. One Olympic gold medalist thought pairing a wrinkled blazer with sneakers screamed “elegant,” and we’re still not over it. Then there was that reality TV queen who showed up in what can only be described as a glorified athleisure situation that made us collectively gasp. The neon green monstrosity she wore didn’t just break the internet—it broke every fashion rule in existence, sweetie.
But wait, there’s more! One former boy band member channeled his inner dad at a suburban barbecue, sporting cargo shorts and a Hawaiian shirt combo that had stylists everywhere reaching for their smelling salts. And don’t even get us started on the actress who somehow confused “evening gown” with “workout leggings.” The confused fabric choices, the questionable color blocking, the inexplicable accessories—it was a masterclass in what NOT to wear.
Social media absolutely roasted these fashion criminals, with TikTok and Twitter users creating compilation videos set to “Toxic” by Britney Spears. One viral tweet read: “Did they get dressed in the dark while scrolling Twitter?” and honestly, we can’t argue with that assessment. Fans were merciless, creating meme after meme of the offenders. One Instagram post comparing their looks to various household items garnered over 2 million likes in 24 hours.
The fashion police were OUT in full force, and several style critics called this the worst ESPY Awards showing in recent memory. Industry insiders are questioning whether these celebs even consulted with professional stylists or just grabbed whatever was on their bedroom floor. The level of disrespect to couture designers everywhere is simply unprecedented.
What do you think? A) These celebs need a serious stylist intervention ASAP B) Athletic wear is totally acceptable red carpet fashion