Celebrities have the kind of influence that turns totally unfashionable items fashionable. Whether it’s their innate sense of style or a really good stylist, they help us see the potential of a certain fashion item and how we can style it ourselves. Their fashion confidence is a lesson that we shouldn’t be afraid to wear something (especially if we really like it) just because someone else might think it’s ugly or too much. You do you.
Whenever celebs like Rihanna or Ariana Grande post OOTDs on Instagram featuring something we initially thought was hideous, our opinion immediately changes and we proceed to imagine how the outfit would look on us. It’s like stars are saying, “Don’t knock it until you style it.”
Here are five fashion items we thought were ugly until celebs decided they weren’t. Check out the slideshow for similar picks you can shop and give “ugly” fashion your best shot. You never know what trend you might end up setting.
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5 Fashion Items That Are Ugly Until Celebs Wear Them
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Bucket Hats
The topic of bucket hats can be likened to that of pineapples on pizza. Wearing them depends on a person's taste. But stars like Cardi B show us it's just really all about how you style it. Other celebs seen rocking this cute 90s trend include Rihanna and Miley Cyrus.
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Bucket Hats
Topshop Heart Glitter Bucket Hat, $40 at Topshop
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Thigh-High Slouchy Boots
Slouchy thigh-high boots can look like your pants have fallen halfway down your legs (not a good look), but J.Lo has a knack for making them look fabulous. Other celebs seen in thigh-high boots include Rihanna and Ariana Grande.
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Thigh-High Slouchy Boots
GoJane Slouch Forward Denim Thigh-High Boots, $30.95 at GoJane
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Oversized Blazers
Oversized shirts and sweaters are cute, but oversized blazers? Bella Hadid loves 'em.
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Oversized Blazers
Weekday Oversized Double Breasted Check Suit Blazer, $87 at ASOS
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Strange Denim Bustiers
Denim bustiers are definitely a thing, but this one is just plain weird. It looks like you took a miniskirt and decided to wear it as your top for the day. But Rihanna made it work.
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Strange Denim Bustiers
Milk It Vintage Re-Worked Denim Bustier Over T-Shirt, $39 at ASOS
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Poop-Colored Tops
Leave it to Ariana Grande to make everything look cute — even poop-colored things.
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Poop-Colored Tops
H&M Loose-Knit Sweater, $24.99 at H&M
