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10 red carpet looks from the BET Awards that missed the mark — sorry

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Armani Syed,Gabi StevensonJun 28, 2022, 10:16 IST
10 red carpet looks from the BET Awards that missed the mark — sorry

Big Freedia, Summer Walker, and Lucky Daye at the 2022 BET Awards.Paras Griffin,Aaron J. Thornton, Amy Sussman/Getty Images

  • Celebrities went all out for the 2022 BET Awards celebrating Black entertainers on Sunday.
  • The event saw attendees wearing multi-colored outfits, as well as leather and metallic looks.
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The colors in Lucky Daye's ensemble added a stark contrast, making the look feel disconnected.

The colors in Lucky Daye's ensemble added a stark contrast, making the look feel disconnected.
Lucky Daye posing the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The singer-songwriter wore a tie-dye jacket by Botter Paris with an all-black ensemble. Although the tie-dye jacket looked very cool, it felt too different from the rest of the look.

Daye could have tweaked the look with a lighter shirt or colorful shoes to balance out the blazer.

Summer Walker is facing accusations of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Hmong jewelry on the red carpet.

Summer Walker is facing accusations of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Hmong jewelry on the red carpet.
Summer Walker posing at the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater, California.Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET

The "Girls Need Love" singer wore black and gold body jewelry, a matching miniskirt, and gold nipple covers. In an Instagram post Walker shared on Sunday, she wrote that the look was inspired by the indigenous Hmong people of Southeast Asia, and credited the brand Laurel Street.

Some Instagram users commenting on the post have accused Walker and the brand of cultural appropriation. Laurel Street shared a statement on its Instagram story Monday, apologizing for "not sharing and educating on the history of the Hmong people" and saying it was not their "intention to sexualize" the pieces Walker wore.

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Although celebrities wore a lot of sheer looks to this year's awards, the thick netting Mellow Rackz wore wasn't the most flattering.

Although celebrities wore a lot of sheer looks to this year's awards, the thick netting Mellow Rackz wore wasn't the most flattering.
Mellow Rackz posing at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The rapper's dress was cool from the front, but the design and material cut her body off in some odd places in the back. Rackz also could have added more jewelry to give the look a little more life and sparkle.

French Montana's creased pants distracted from his fun color palette.

French Montana's creased pants distracted from his fun color palette.
French Montana attends the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Montana's look was fun from the waist up, thanks to his shirt's interesting color palette. However, the creased pants and Converse the rapper wore made the full ensemble feel dressed down.

A tailored pair of trousers in a more wrinkle-resistant fabric and a sleek shoe could have made his look feel modern and clean.

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Big Freedia rocked rich colors and shining fabrics, but the whole outfit was a lot to look at.

Big Freedia rocked rich colors and shining fabrics, but the whole outfit was a lot to look at.
Big Freedia attends the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Freedia's look would be awesome for a Pride celebration, but on the red carpet, her ensemble was a bit overwhelming.

There were a lot of colors, textures, and silhouettes going on at once in the New Orleans rapper's outfit, so focusing on one or two features and using simple jewelry would help streamline the look.

Daniele Lawson looked a bit too casual for a red carpet appearance.

Daniele Lawson looked a bit too casual for a red carpet appearance.
Daniele Lawson posing the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET

The shirt and shorts Lawson wore in two different colors would have been cute for a lunch event, but it didn't feel like a look for an awards ceremony. If the actress had worn a bright suit or picked one neon color for a monochromatic set, maybe this outfit could have worked better.

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Todd Tucker went for a beautiful statement suit, but the color combination of peach and black wasn't a strong choice.

Todd Tucker went for a beautiful statement suit, but the color combination of peach and black wasn't a strong choice.
Todd Tucker attends the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET

The business owner and husband of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss wore a suit that fit him beautifully, but the color combination he chose didn't quite work. A white shirt with his peach suit would have highlighted his skin tone and provided a nice canvas for the bright orange.

The dress Kandi Burruss wore on the red carpet looked like it had too much going on at once.

The dress Kandi Burruss wore on the red carpet looked like it had too much going on at once.
Kandi Burruss posing at the 2022 BET in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

High slits and plunging necklines were a popular show for the awards show, but seeing them together on the leather fabric of the singer's dress felt awkward. It was a good choice to stick with simple accessories and glam, but removing the ruffles on the dress would have helped Burruss' ensemble feel chic.

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Dorion Renaud's head-to-toe metallics made for a messy look that felt a bit stiff.

Dorion Renaud's head-to-toe metallics made for a messy look that felt a bit stiff.
Dorion Renaud at the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET

In between his cool shades and Moschino shoes, the Buttah Skin founder wore a silvery matching set with his shirt billowed open. His pants didn't look like they had good movement, which seemed to dull the metallic shine and bring the whole ensemble down. Ditching the matching pants and opting for a well-fitting pair of dark trousers would have given the look a high-fashion edge.

Juvenile's logo-filled look needed some adjustments to make it feel more red-carpet-ready.

Juvenile's logo-filled look needed some adjustments to make it feel more red-carpet-ready.
Juvenile at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Although the New Orleans rapper wore lots of designer logos, his outfit didn't feel luxurious thanks to his jeans and backpack. The logos would have worked better as an accent against a clean pair of trousers or a suit.

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Kanye West opted for yet another mask on stage at the awards.

Kanye West opted for yet another mask on stage at the awards.
Kanye West speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California.Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET

West is known for helping his ex-wife Kim Kardashian improve her style, but the look he wore to the BET Awards could have used some work.

It's unclear if the rapper's mask has become a permanent accessory or a signature look, but when combined with the metallic olive green and large combat boots he wore Sunday, it was a puzzling choice.

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