Last night, Megan Thee Stallion served up her "body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody" with flair at Vanity Fair's 2025 Oscars after-party. The Houston, Texas-bred rapper donned an olive green gown adorned with cascading feathers (or perhaps ferns) that flowed gracefully near her cleavage. While the attire exuded uniqueness and artistic flair, it was the matching nipple pasties that pushed this ensemble into the realm of the extraordinary. Unapologetically bold, Megan embraced the attention, confessing to interviewers Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo on the red carpet, "I just really wanted to give off that 'She's baring it all at Vanity Fair' vibe."
If she were to label her ensemble, it would undoubtedly be "Poison Ivy," a moniker that became even more evident with her auburn red hair styled in a captivating bun. The dress appeared somewhat restrictive, but perhaps that was part of the grand design. As her conversation with Hannah and Paige progressed, Megan Thee Stallion revealed that she wasn't in the mood to dance at this year's post-award show bash, quipping, "I'm standing still. I'm channeling a statue, I'm embodying Oscar himself."
While her interviewers lavished praise on Megan's outfit, confidence, and physique, the internet offered a different narrative. Even her loyal fans struggled to find redeeming qualities in her bold choice. One Shade Room IG commenter wrote, "C'mon Meg, you're better than this." Another chimed in, "Her makeup looks good, but this dress choice on the red carpet is a hard pass for me." If we had to pinpoint the aspect of Megan Thee Stallion's daring look that drew the most criticism, it would undoubtedly be the pasties. Critics lamented, "I miss the days when some things were left a mystery," "For the Oscars? Absolutely not," and "Tacky."
While it wasn't a fashion triumph for Megan, several other attendees left the Oscars victorious, particularly the first-time nominees. Mikey Madison claimed the Best Actress award for her role in "Anora," besting fellow newcomer and favorite Demi Moore. Speaking of "Anora," the film stole the show, winning a total of five awards. Another notable winner was Zoe Saldaña, who finally snagged her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Emilia Pérez," despite her extensive blockbuster resume.
