Outfits That Should've Landed WNBA Stars On The Worst-Dressed List

The Women's National Basketball Association isn't just shooting hoops — it's serving looks and stepping into high-fashion circles. Some players are even cementing their reputations as full-on style icons and getting invitations to highbrow fashion events, like the Met Gala. In 2025, WNBA players Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones received the gala's exclusive invites, and Angel Reese was even on the host committee. More importantly, none of them landed on our list of worst-dressed celebs at the 2025 Met Gala, and that's saying something.

This fashion expertise carries right into the WNBA All-Star Weekend, which frankly slays more than the NBA ever could (no shade ... okay, a little shade). Instead of a red carpet, it's the iconic orange carpet, where players partner with stylists to show off their curated aesthetics. But even queens have off days, and sometimes, we get the occasional misfire that earns a spot on the dreaded worst-dressed list. Here are the rare but unforgettable WNBA style slips that had fans wondering, "What on earth is she wearing?"

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark has stunning off-the-court style, but she just couldn't make one Golden Goose designer look work. During an August 2024 game against the Minnesota Lynx, Clark arrived in a black Boyfriend Tuxedo Jacket layered over a Dean Compact Knit Bra, paired with sparkly embellished pants. The 'fit might sound glam in theory, but in reality, the all-black ensemble looked boring and lacking.

Caitlin Clark fits be having me cryin 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/GOMZOO1fxe

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) August 25, 2024

Marca, a tabloid sports newspaper, dubbed the outfit "Caitlin Clark's $2,000 fashion disaster," and fans were not much nicer. One fan page aptly named Hater Report posted the outfit with the caption: "Caitlin Clark fits be having me cryin." Some comments even said that she needed to "fire her stylist," and the nicer ones still had a bit of burn to them: "Fit not that bad... it's her face that needs a lil glam." Ouch. And just to twist the knife, Indiana Fever lost that night. Clark had no 'fit and no win to make up for it.

Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky isn't just a star on the court, she's also one of the WNBA's reigning fashion it-girls. With 5 million Instagram followers and a growing style reputation, her fashion influence is undeniable. But with a wardrobe that active, a few missteps are inevitable. What no one expected was how hard those missteps would flop. In 2024, not one but two of Reese's looks were included on the bad side of The Root's roundup of her best and worst style moments.

The first offense came during her fourth look at the Unrivaled Arrival 2024 event. Reese wore outdated distressed jeans with ombré patchwork and a cropped, padded-shoulder tan sweater. The pants alone were a loud statement piece, but instead of letting them shine, she stacked them with a sculptural top that fought for attention. Both pieces could have worked separately, but together, they seemed chaotic and experimental.

The second miss came at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2024, where Reese's usual fashion instincts seemed to fail her. She wore a strapless white gown with a thigh-high slit, which would have been classic if she hadn't layered it with an overwhelming floor-length faux-fur coat. The texture swallowed her frame, and the color lacked contrast and gave a boring finish.

Sophie Cunningham has a great body, and she's not afraid to show it off. Her Instagram pregame 'fits walk the fine line between fashion and thirst trap, earning plenty of fire emojis and heart eyes from fans. But one particular outfit in 2024 had fashion critics spiraling, and not just because of how little fabric there was. The Indiana Fever player stepped out in an ultra-revealing minidress with an abstract splash of seafoam green, burnt orange, and brown.

It had a dramatic torso cut-out, held together by a single, overworked O-ring that was doing way too much for something so tiny. But what really caused the backlash was her tan lines. Apparently, the same trend that once had people faking tan lines on TikTok was suddenly not acceptable anymore, with social media lighting up with criticism for the dress and the tan lines.

However, Cunningham was quick to shut the criticism down, saying, "Everyone's all in my comments about, 'Oh, your parents —' and I'm like, actually, that was my mom's doing. But, no, I had no idea [the tan line reveal would cause such a stir]" (via Fox News). The outfit might have been a fashion fail, but Cunningham clearly didn't let it affect her.

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers isn't a fashion icon yet, but she's built a loyal fanbase that appreciates her cool-girl aesthetic. In a 2024 Vogue feature, she described her style as a mix of "masculine and feminine elements," adding that she enjoyed pairing pastels and patterns. She even dropped her go-to layering formula: a crop top, jacket, and pants. But sometimes even a well-developed personal style can take a wrong turn.

At the 2025 WNBA Draft, Bueckers hit the orange carpet in a sparkly dark pantsuit with androgynous tailoring that gave her a sharp, moody edge. But it wasn't the suit that sparked backlash; it was the bag, which was so big that it looked burdensome. The comically large handbag clashed with the sleek silhouette and quickly became the center of attention, and fans were quick to voice their disapproval online. "This big a** bag. Who is her stylist?" one X user snapped. "Paige put the bag down," another begged.

The critiques didn't stop there. Many fans even pointed out that her previous year's draft look had been far more flattering, while others joked she had a basketball net in it. It just goes to prove, once again, that poorly chosen accessories are one of the mistakes that can ruin low-maintenance luxury looks.