Farrah Fawcett

Event: 50th Academy Awards

Year: 1978

Est. Cost: $5,000*

Farrah Fawcett’s chainmail dress at the 1978 Oscars was considered a fashion misstep by many critics. The metallic gold gown, designed by Stephen Burrows, featured a low neckline and an odd asymmetrical cut that did not flatter the actress’s figure. The heavy fabric and the shiny finish made it one of the most expensive red carpet fails.