2014 Grammys Worst Dressed: 5 Celebrity Looks & Designer Shoes We Can’t Forget

In January 2014, the Grammy Awards red carpet at the Staples Center in Los Angeles delivered the usual mix of glamorous gowns, risky styling choices, and heavily debated fashion moments.

While stars like Taylor Swift, Anna Kendrick, Sarah Hyland, Zendaya, and Ariana Grande leaned into polished red carpet dressing, several attendees drew attention for outfits that divided both critics and viewers.

This roundup revisits some of the night’s most heavily criticized Grammy looks, from dramatic sheer gowns to printed tailoring and difficult color choices. As always, the shoes tell part of the story too, with styles from Brian Atwood, Louise et Cie, and other designer labels helping define the early-2010s red carpet aesthetic.

1. Pink Turns Heads in Johanna Johnson Gown and Brian Atwood Heels

Pink wore a Johanna Johnson strapless dress in shades of crimson, which would have been more appropriate in the bedroom than on the red carpet. The American singer, songwriter, and actress accessorized with Neil Lane vintage jewelry and a Rauwolf clutch, completing the outfit with Brian Atwood shoes.

Pink wore a crimson strapless dress by Johanna Johnson that featured structured panels and a front slit at the 2014 Grammy Awards hosted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

2. Sara Bareilles Wears Blumarine High-Low Dress With Louise et Cie Shoes

Sara Bareilles donned a white strapless high-low hemline dress from the Blumarine Spring 2014 collection featuring confetti-like detail.

The American singer-songwriter and musician paired the flirty dress with Louise et Cie shoes, a Thalé Blanc clutch, rose-cut pink opal earrings, and gold and diamond bangles.

Sara Bareilles styled her textured Blumarine Spring 2014 high-low dress with bright coral peep-toe heels and a matching clutch at the 2014 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

3. Chrisette Michele Steps Out in Printed Etro Suit and White Pumps

Chrisette Michele showed up in an ugly Etro printed pantsuit paired with white pumps. Not surprisingly, the R&B and soul singer-songwriter ended up on almost every worst-dressed list. It does not get much worse than this.

Chrisette Michele paired her bold black-and-white printed Etro pantsuit with sharp white pointed-toe pumps and a lace bustier at the 2014 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

4. Kaya Jones Goes Bold in Black Liquid Look With Sheer Cutouts

Kaya Jones sported a daring black liquid-like gown with spaghetti straps and sheer cutout slits at both legs. It leaves us curious about the Canadian-American pop singer, glamor model, and actress’s thought process behind choosing this bold outfit.

Kaya Jones wore a glossy black liquid-effect gown with dramatic sheer side panels and towering platform heels at the 2014 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

5. Skylar Grey Wears Nude Michael Costello Gown With Minimal Accessories

Skylar Grey donned a nude dress by Michael Costello and accessorized with a L’Dezen Jewelry ring and earrings.

Skylar Grey styled her nude Michael Costello dress with elegant drop earrings and minimal makeup (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

Why would you wear a gown with the same color as your skin?

Skylar Grey wore a form-fitting nude Michael Costello dress that closely matched her skin tone at the 2014 Grammy Awards hosted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014 (Credit: Apega / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza)

Who do you think was the worst-dressed at the 2014 Grammy Awards? Paris Hilton, Paula Patton, or one of the above?

More Grammy Red Carpet Looks That Sparked Conversation

Red carpet reactions rarely stay frozen in one moment. Some Grammy outfits that were heavily criticized at the time now feel surprisingly reflective of early-2010s fashion trends, while others remain difficult to defend years later.

From dramatic platform heels to sheer gowns, metallic sandals, and sculptural pumps, the Grammy Awards continue to produce some of the music industry’s most memorable shoe and style moments.

If you enjoy revisiting the fashion risks, shoe trends, and celebrity styling choices that shaped Grammy red carpets across different eras, these newer looks offer another look at how the event’s fashion identity has evolved.