More of the Most Daring MTV VMA Fashion Looks of All Tim

By: Stephanie Feldman | Pulished on 2023-12-25

Stacy Ferguson, 1998

Many people don’t know, but before Fergie was talking about her “Glamorous” life, the singer went by her real name, Stacy Ferguson, and was part of a girl's group called Wild Orchid.

 

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In what must be the most late-’90s outfit we’ve seen in a while, Fergie showed up to the award show in this metallic monstrosity. Ignoring the awful metallic matching tube top and pants, why is she wearing a cowboy hat…and flip-flops? Did she plan on hitting the beach after the show?

Paula Abdul, 1987

If you’ve ever wondered what a mermaid crossed with a country singer would look like, look no further. Paula Abdul showed up to the 1987 awards show looking like a mermaid that took a job singing at a local honky-tonk.

 

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Wearing a turquoise sequined skirt suit and matching bra, she looked like Princess Ariel’s less-stylish cousin. We know we should cut her some slack, given that it was the late ‘80s, but we just can’t get past it. Between the sequins and the western-style fringe on the jacket, this whole look is “Straight Up” horrible!

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