The Inappropriate Outfit Lauren Boebert Wore For 2 Totally Different Occasions

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is known for being loud, and the same can be said about her wardrobe. Lauren Boebert's most inappropriate outfits have gotten attention for looking unprofessional on someone in her line of work; she's been seen wearing revealing dresses and skirts that are considered too short for a professional setting, particularly for someone who promotes conservative values. But Boebert made it clear that she was really in need of a fashion makeover when she wore a distasteful minidress not once, but twice.

The ensemble in question was a short, black dress with white polka dots throughout. It features a sheer layer of fabric on the chest and a high hemline. Boebert first donned the disaster dress in February 2024 at a dinner celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday in Colorado. The event was attended by members of the local community, and Boebert wore her hair curly for the get-together. 

Perhaps hoping that everyone had forgotten her outfit choice, Boebert wore the dress again in April 2025. But this time, she wore the simple frock at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual gala. The dinner fundraiser was attended by the president and many other notable politicians. Boebert's dress appeared out of place at the black-tie affair and was an ill-informed choice for a formal event, even if it weren't an outfit-repeat.

Lauren Boebert mistook her super-short dress for a more versatile piece of clothing. In reality, the dress wasn't suitable to wear at the events she did. Her outfit is a misguided take on the "little black dress" trend and lacked proper styling, since the dress itself looked more like an outfit for a night at the club rather than work. This isn't the first time Boebert dressed entirely too casual for a formal event, either. Lauren Boebert wore one of the most inappropriate outfits at Donald Trump's inauguration in the way of a sleeveless body-hugging red dress. It would've been wise if she opted for a more classic outfit, preferably a gown in a softer color and not as fitted. 

There is a way to wear a polka-dot dress correctly. For example, Jennifer Lawrence's polka-dot Oscars dress was the start of a huge style trend. Her black-and-white dress wasn't over the top, but felt appropriate on a red carpet. The design felt chic and youthful, yet Lawrence wore it maturely. It was revealing in a tasteful way as it exposed her backline but was draped to the ground. A matching wrap was attached, adding extra elegance and a tribute to classic Hollywood style. Boebert could learn a thing or two from a red carpet pro like Lawrence. Going forward, the congresswoman should consider the type of event she'll be attending before reaching for her polka-dot ensemble.