Times Lauren Boebert's Fake Tan Fails Ripped Attention From Her Inappropriate Outfits

There's the old saying attributed to circus showman P.T. Barnum that goes, "There's no such thing as bad publicity," meaning it's better to be talked about, regardless of the content, than not to be discussed at all. If that's true, then Republican Lauren Boebert must be pleased as punch. After all, she's often in the headlines for unflattering reasons, whether it's leaking photos from closed-door meetings, being unable to define inflation, or for looks that are just wrong for the work place

But there's something that's taking the attention away from Lauren Boebert's most tight-fitting outfits yet, and that's the Colorado congresswoman's fake tan. Perusing the pics below, we first shook our heads at the clothing choices, but then we recoiled further at the even-more distracting faux tans that accompanied them. This pint-size politician knows how to pack a one-two cringe-loaded punch. And if she's drinking Barnum's publicity tea, then that's exactly the effect she wants to have.

In September 2024, Lauren Boebert wore one of her most inappropriate outfits yet when she posed with Donald Trump and her three sons. Gladiator sandals with leg straps, a minidress, and a cowboy hat don't exactly scream professional. But what is even more distracting than the not-appropriate-for-meeting-the-boss outfit is the product on her skin, which looks an unnaturally deep shade of tan-in-a-can.

The irony of Trump, who is always ridiculed for his orange-ness, looking less tan than Boebert was not lost in a pic of the moment that was posted to Instagram. Comments included, "Making Donald look pale," and "How is she more orange than the orange?" and "The spray tan matches Trump's makeup." We wish she would read these ingenious self-tanner tricks to erase mistakes and take her shade down a few notches. Or, she could just stop trying so hard to look tanned.

If her social channels are anything to go by, Lauren Boebert regularly visits businesses in her district. And she frequently wears inappropriately tight dresses and heels for such outings, considering that they are on farms, outdoors, or in industrial spaces. Call us practical, but we'd probably wear something more sensible. But maybe that's not the point. Boebert posts pics of herself from these outings, which get many comments about how sexy she is. 

In September 2025, Boebert posted evidence to her Instagram of one such outing. As usual, there is an abundance of suggestive comments about her figure-hugging outfit. After that initial shock, we really found ourselves focused on the fake tan instead. We are begging Boebert to read these spray tan tips that'll make her a pro at getting a summer glow. Of the unevenness, one commenter wrote, "Lauren, stop trying to make 'Ombre Spray Tan Legs' a thing! It's not going to happen!"

She's made the list once again! This time, Lauren Boebert had one of the most unfortunate outfits at the 2026 State of the Union address. While most congresspeople and attendees opted for professional attire that included pantsuits and skirtsuits, Colorado's contentious congresswoman opted for a figure-hugging red sheath dress and matching red shoes. This is the kind of outfit that screams "look at me," which only serves to detract from her boss' limelight.

The inappropriateness of the dress is rivaled by her fake tan, which was particularly concentrated on her face and neck. The address took place in February, which means it was still wintertime in Washington, D.C. And it wasn't like she came back from tropical Colorado with a tan. So why try to pretend that she's been basking in the sun somewhere? Perhaps Boebert should either accept the tone of her natural complexion, or consider covering it with more fabric, if she's that uncomfortable in her own skin?

If you are wondering if a button-down top is too tight, here is a tell-tale sign: The buttons look like they are protesting and might just completely revolt by popping off the shirt entirely. This looks to be the case with Lauren Boebert, who wore this overly tight top for a photo-op at work, which she posted to Instagram in May 2025.

But what gets us even more is the inconsistent fake tan she's sporting. We suspect it's a DIY job because her hands and feet are so much paler than her face and chest. When a pro does a faux tan, they're usually consistent with application everywhere, and wouldn't leave the hands and feet untouched. We'd hedge our bets that Boebert applied self tanner to her face, neck, and chest, and left the rest untouched. Perhaps that's why she's actually wearing pants, which is a rarity for her.