Just like the years come and go, so do dress trends. Both the tuxedo dress and the long-sleeved gown rose to popularity in 2015. We love the sharp, tailored look of the no-pants tuxedo dress and the way it makes the wearer look sexy and polished at the same time.
On the other hand, the long-sleeved gown is a sartorially-elevated take on the granny dress. What used to be dowdy is now back in vogue, and many celebrities have sported the modest look on the red carpet.
But while there are so many dress trends to love from last year, we also hate some. Here are some dress trends we will hopefully no longer spot on the red carpet in 2016.
1. The “Naked” Dress
Last year’s Met Gala was a fiasco of barely-there dresses. With a fashion event as big as this, it’s unsurprising to find many celebrities opting to go naked for the shock factor.
Beyoncé’s outfit, designed by Givenchy, could hardly be described as a dress, as it was more akin to a bedazzled scrim at the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
But we’re numb and immune to the charms, or lack thereof, of the “naked” dress. It’s tacky and theatrical, even when worn by Beyoncé.
Kim Kardashian in a backless, white gown by Roberto Cavalli that was designed by Peter Dundas at the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
2. The Side Cut-Out Dress
Nina Dobrev in a beautiful red Reem Acra gown and black Louboutin heels adorned with gold studs at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 22, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: WENN)
Got a boring dress? Apparently, all you have to do is cut the sides out. There was a time when the side cut-out dress was in vogue.
But now, we’re just overly exhausted with the look. It looks like an uninspired designer’s way of making a tired dress look contemporary and relevant.
Kylie Jenner flaunting her enviable figure in a form-fitting black leather and chain dress at the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)
3. The Restricting Off-Shoulder Dress
Amanda Seyfried opted for a floral jacquard mini dress from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall 2015 collection at American Theatre Wing’s 69th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2015, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
Don’t get us wrong — this dress is cute. But it’s not very functional. Then again, fashion, at times, is not intended to be functional.
The off-shoulder look is nice, but voluntarily having your arms restricted by a piece of clothing and looking like a robot seems quite ridiculous.
Sarah Hyland stunned on the red carpet wearing a floor-length gown in a deep red wine color by Zac Posen at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 20, 2015, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)
4. The High-Low Dress
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the winner of the Model of the Year Award, poses in an Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2015 dress that was styled to perfection in the winners’ room during the Elle Style Awards 2015 on February 24, 2015, in London, England (Credit: WENN)
We don’t know about you, but we just can’t seem to warm up to the asymmetrical-hem dress trend. In Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s case, her dress at the Elle Style Awards 2015 made her look like she was sporting a tail. Or a fin.
Eva Longoria in a sexy little black dress paired with racy knee-high gladiator sandals at the 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2015 (Credit: WENN)
5. The Fringe Dress
Charlize Theron in a Valentino Fall 2015 black dress that had plenty of flair due to its fringe detailing and point d’esprit yoke at the “Mad Max : Fury Road” Photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015, in Cannes, France (Credit: WENN)
The flapper trend has overstayed its welcome. Let’s move on to something that ordinary people can actually wear in real life.
Coty Global Ambassador Georgia May Jagger stunned onlookers in a figure-hugging, ribbed black minidress with long fringes on either side, showcasing her enviable figure at the 9th Annual Delete Blood Cancer Gala on April 16, 2015, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
6. The Slip Dress
Amber Heard stunned onlookers in a figure-hugging, ribbed black minidress with long fringes on either side, showcasing her enviable figure at the premiere of “When I Live My Life Over Again” during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival at the SVA Theater on April 18, 2015, in New York City (Credit: WENN)
#IWokeUpLikeThis only applies to your face. It’s time to lay the “I rolled out of bed in my nightie” look to rest — even if it is covered in glitter and sequins.
Sienna Miller opted for a Ralph Lauren Collection custom hand-beaded slip dress for amfAR’s 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala, Presented By Bold Films And Harry Winston at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21, 2015, in Cap d’Antibes, France (Credit: WENN)
What do you think? This 2016, do you want to see these dresses retire as much as we do?