Jessica Simpson, 2005
Fashion in the early 2000s could be easily defined as the era of “let’s add as many accessories as possible” to any outfit. One of the best examples of an unnecessarily busy outfit was this french maid costume and shorts combo that Jessica Simpson wore for the 2005 MTV VMAs.
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Walking the red carpet with ex-husband Nick Lachey, Jessica proudly showed off this backless ruffled mess. Today, most fashionistas would cringe at the collection of ruffles, lace, bows, belts, and statement jewelry. This was peak 2005 in all of its maximalist glory!
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Ashanti, 2021
Proving that she still has what it takes to turn heads on the red carpet, Ashanti wore this strappy number to the 2021 MTV VMAs. While fans were happy to see their favorite R&B singer back in the music scene, some were confused by her choice of dress.
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With so many straps, buckles, and harnesses, we imagine that it must have taken ages for her to get dressed. We can’t imagine how difficult taking a bathroom break must have been! We hope that she had assistants on hand to help.