Frocky horrors 2008

By Belinda White and Danielle Radojcin

It\'s Halloween, and while most of us are rummaging in our dressing up boxes for a suitably ghoulish get-up, for a notable few it\'s a case of come as you are. With these unlucky 13 frightful frocks, you can forget the fireworks - these outfits really would have been better off on the bonfire.

Agyness Deyn

Oh, Agyness. Burberry it may be, but did you really think that dressing up in a Gestapo style cap, and tinsel-tassle waistcoat were the makings of a chic ensemble? You could have at least used that fanny pack you\'re holding to disguise your saggy-crotched plaid trews. 

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Katie Holmes

At the Metropolitan Costume Institute gala last May, the theme was superheroes. Katie thought it was Halloween and came as a pumpkin. But at least she managed to match her blusher to her dress...

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Victoria Beckham

Here we are again at this year\'s Metropolitan Costume Institute gala. Victoria, famous for her ability to top a worst-dressed list, was not going to go down without a fight, determined to beat pal Katie to the No 1 spot. We can\'t help but think she succeeded.

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Kate Hudson

Kate must have owed whoever designed this sartorial sickplate one huge favour to have agreed to wear this. Whatever you do, don\'t look directly at it, the damage to your retina may be permanent.

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Mischa Barton

Had Mischa been smoking one of her special roll-up cigarettes before she got dressed? The list of fashion crimes here are legion - neon velvet hot pants... check.  Shiny opaque tights... check. Beaded Navajo waistcoat over ladylike chiffon blouse... check. Oh, and shoes by Mystic Meg.

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Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis you\'re so square. Only you could make a dress by Roberto Cavalli and the most lusted-after shoes of last season by YSL look so middle-aged. Live a little, lady.

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Fergie

Fergilicious this is not. Unless the definition of fergilicious is ‘Pochahontas on crack.\' Thanks, but no thanks, love. We prefer the real Duchess.

Eva Longoria Parker

Eva, your face says it all. You know you look like one of those frilly loo-roll covers.

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Kelly Brook

This is what happens when a ‘Page 3 stunna\' attempts ladylike chic. The only thing that co-ordinates in this outfit are the chopped down Marigolds and the cheap-looking belt.

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Eva Herzigova

Perhaps we were dazzled by her diamonds, but we\'re ashamed to say we actually included this look in our Week In Style earlier this year. What were we thinking?! Now we\'ve put our contact lenses back in, we can\'t help noticing she looks like a dog\'s dinner. So apologies for that.

Jaime Winstone

The love affair is over. No, not between these two try-hards, but rather Jaime and handbag.com. This time last year we thought she showed promise. But enough already. We know you want to be famous, but appearing in one limelight-hogging outfit after another isn\'t the way to do it.  

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Elizabeth Hurley

Mid-life crisis much? The face matches the outfit: terrifying.

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Gemma Arterton

Dear Gemma, you may be the new Bond girl, but allow us to dispense a few pointers. 1. Flashing your knickers on the red carpet went out with Liz Hurley. 2. Make a decision. Long dress, or short? 3. Don\'t ever, ever abuse a pair of beautiful Balmain shoes like these again. They deserve better. Best, The Baguettes.

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