White House Correspondents' Dinner 2025 Worst Dressed: Rachel Scott and Dana Bash among red carpet fails
WASHINGTON, DC: The 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner showcased a dazzling array of celebrity and political figures, all gathered to celebrate the First Amendment and the free press.
While many attendees stunned in sophisticated ensembles, others took bold fashion risks that left onlookers scratching their heads. From outrageous feathers to clashing patterns, some guests ended up on the "worst dressed" list, turning heads for all the wrong reasons.
Though the star-studded guest list included numerous notable names, including those from television and journalism, several fashion choices raised eyebrows at the prestigious event.
As the dinner marked another year without President Donald Trump in attendance, the focus shifted to the fashion hits and misses, with the latter leading to plenty of conversation. Here are the celebrities who showed up in outfits that felt a little too bizarre, messy, or just didn’t quite fit the vibe of the event:
1. Lynda Carter
Among the most talked-about fashion misfires was Lynda Carter, who arrived in an oversized black sequined dress paired with black shoes that felt more matronly than glamorous. Her choice of overdone embellishment failed to make the elegant statement she likely hoped for.
2. Alex Borstein
Actress Alex Borstein made an equally bold yet questionable move, wearing a blue velvet dress with a black bralette underneath. While the velvet fabric was a nice touch, the bralette peeked through awkwardly, detracting from her look.
3. Juju Chang
Juju Chang took a risk with her look, stepping out in a deep teal, one-shoulder Ulla Johnson gown covered in a busy print. The patterned fabric, topped off with an oversized detail on the strap, felt more distracting than dazzling. The 'Nightline' co-anchor finished the look with dangling earrings and a glittery bracelet, but even the sparkle couldn’t save this chaotic ensemble.
4. Dana Bash
Dana Bash missed the mark at the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stepping onto the red carpet in a wrinkled, awkwardly structured black gown that struggled to find its shape. The stiff fabric and overly complicated draping made the dress look more fussy than fashionable. Despite her best efforts to elevate the look with a jeweled clutch, chunky bracelet, and messy hairstyle, the overall effect felt dated.
5. Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott stepped out in a strapless Gattinolli by Marwan gown with a dramatic black-and-white design. The dress featured heavy embroidery across the bodice, clashing awkwardly with the flowy white skirt and thigh-high slit. While she kept her accessories simple, the busy top half of the gown made the whole look feel unbalanced and overworked.
6. Tara Palmeri
Tara Palmeri turned heads for all the wrong reasons at the 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner in a red bow jumpsuit that gave off serious gift-wrapped vibes that didn’t quite hit the mark.
7. Heather Podesta
Heather Podesta’s outfit at the 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner failed to impress with a black mesh long dress that didn't quite come together. She paired it with a golden clutch and skipped jewelry altogether, leaving the look feeling a bit unfinished.
8. Kennedy
Kennedy made an entrance at the 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in a bold metallic pink bodycon dress. The look was completed with an oversized and quirky hat that left many scratching their heads.
9. Kevin O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary showed up to the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in a basic black pantsuit, but it was the oversized white scarf that really stole the spotlight, and not in a good way. To top it off, he threw in a bold red strap watch that felt completely out of place and only added to the confusion of the look.
