Chappell Roan's Inappropriate Outfit At The 2026 Grammys Caused A Stir

Pop star Chappell Roan caused quite the commotion on the red carpet of the 2026 Grammy Awards held this Sunday, February 2. While Roan wasn't among the worst-dressed celebs at the 2026 Grammys, she was undeniably inappropriately dressed. The "Good Luck, Babe!" singer showed up to the prestigious ceremony in a Mugler gown that left our jaws on the floor not because of its beauty, but because of its shock value. The maroon garment was attached to her body either via seemingly faux piercings on silicone nipple covers or a perfectly sheer bodice, making it appear as if the fabric was actually attached to Roan's breasts. The campy look, while wild for the Grammys, may be one of the most iconic celebrity naked dress moments, solidifying Roan's status as a pop star who is set to push fashion boundaries.

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Roan's intention behind the look was clear — creating a viral moment that people won't stop talking about. At that, she succeeded, and while some admire her controversial fashion moment for its role in normalizing the female body, others are appalled at the fact that she chose a piece like this for an "artistic black-tie event" like the Grammys. "She's trying way too hard to be like [Lady] Gaga when she first started," a user wrote on Reddit, referring to some of Lady Gaga's biggest fashion risks we'll never forget. "You want to see inappropriate, look at what Chappell Roan wore!" another person shared on X.

Chappell Roan's 2026 Grammys dress was a recreation of a vintage piece from Manfred Thierry Mugler's spring/summer 1998 couture collection. The pop star paired it with bold makeup and faux body tattoos which only added to the sheer dress illusion. She accessorized it with a gold choker and earrings, adding even more elements to the look. When Roan first arrived on the red carpet, she was wearing a matching maroon cape, which she dramatically removed once she was set in place for the photographers.

"That's an extremely clever illusion. I can't say I like it, I think it looks kind of downmarket for couture, but the technical execution is outstanding," another Reddit user admitted, admiring the craftsmanship that went into the piece. The "Pink Pony Club" singer was nominated in the categories Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, but she went home empty-handed. While her fashion tends to leave very little to the imagination as Chappell Roan loves over-the-top outfits, the star admitted that privately, she tends to dress more casually. "I'm very modest when it comes to my day-to-day [dressing]," she shared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in 2025.

Since her breakthrough, Chappell Roan has established herself as a pop star who doesn't shy away from a nude and sheer look (granted, none of them have been as dramatic as her 2026 Grammys 'fit). In 2024, she showed up to the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards in a sheer homage to medieval fashion by Y/Project. Similar to her Grammys look, the dress was meant to be campy and scandalous, making Roan the topic of conversation.

Roan also showed up to the Los Angeles premiere of "Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour" in a sheer red number by Harper Collective, creating a buzz-worthy moment for herself while supporting a friend. Now, while sheer fashion can be fun and impactful, Roan does need to work on finding the right occasion. The premiere of a friend's project? Not really appropriate. A major award show that is likely viewed by a younger audience? Kind of not appropriate either.