Heidi Klum’s 6 most controversial outfits – including dangerous underboob at Cannes and a ‘worst dressed’ pick
EVEN supermodels like Heidi Klum, contrary to their lofty titles, aren’t immune to making human mistakes — or worse in the fashion world —a bad outfit.
While taking risks often comes with the territory, it’s arguable whether a few of Klum’s controversial styles have paid off.
You’ve heard of “tasteful” cleavage, but some argue that Klum’s look at the Cannes Film Festival veered more on the dangerous side.
Other daring — or not daring enough — looks landed her spots on multiple “worst dressed” lists.
Cannes Near Wardrobe Malfunction
A supermodel’s job is often to demand attention, and demand she Hei-did at last year’s Cannes Film Festival red carpet with a bright canary-yellow dress.
Attendees couldn’t tear their eyes away from the model even if they tried, and not just because of her fit’s flashy color.
The Zuhair Murad gown put Klum in the spotlight, showing off plenty of underboob and midsection with criss-cross cutouts at the chest and waist.
A high leg slit leading all the way up to her waist even showed off the leggy model’s toned physique.
Two panels of yellow fabric attached to her shoulders mimicked the effect of wings, creating a cape that she threw around for dramatic effect (there’s always room for more drama).
While Klum experienced a near wardrobe malfunction with the dress’ deep chest cutout, like a true professional, she kept things under control and just kept smiling for the cameras.
Lingerie as Outerwear
As of late, wearing lingerie as outerwear has emerged as a controversial fashion trend.
Klum, however, appears to be a fan of the movement, as she wore a lingerie-inspired dress to the 2024 Grammys.
The blonde rocked a slinky little black number that might’ve passed for mysterious and elusive if it wasn’t for the sheer upper top and diamond-encrusted black bra design.
While Klum was all smiles on the red carpet, the sparkle wasn’t resigned to merely her deep brown eyes — no, reader, they were also visible in the dress’ diamonte bikini cutout.
Cut-out or cut-it-out
Klum has proven herself to be the Queen of Cutouts, especially after her iHeartRadio Awards appearance.
The model pulled up in a cobalt-blue Julien Macdonald bejeweled dress complete with chainmail and matching accessories from her earrings down to her toenails.
Once again, a fan of the high leg slit, Klum’s long legs were on full display.
So was her torso and plenty of cleavage, thanks to a blue side panel that connected to her opposite shoulder.
Luckily for the model, no wardrobe malfunctions were had that night, probably thanks to a liberal use of boob tape.
All that glitters is… silver
Heidi stood out on the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet in a silver sequined dress, complete with a white-purple boa.
The spring 2023 Kevin Germanier piece included a plunging sweetheart neckline and and cutouts backed with nude-colored fabric.
The supermodel paired the ensemble with a chunky silver necklace, which gave the dress the appearance of a mock neck.
She added a silver clutch, silver stilettos, and silver nails to complete the look.
Lowest Marcs
A Marc Jacobs silk halter dress earned Klum the lowest marks — and a spot on worst dressed lists — on the 2011 Golden Globes carpet.
She strutted down the aisle in a flowy red, brown, and nude piece that she paired with red-bottomed gold stilettos.
We’re not sure what about the outfit critics had a problem with — the list is quite extensive.
It could be the large brown bow tied at her waist, the dozen chunky brown bangles on her wrists, or the mismatched and unflattering orange-red toenails and matching lip color.
All Fluffed Up
Celebrities are just like you and me, and Klum seems deadset on proving that with a look that’s almost straight out of FashionNova.
The Project Runway host donned a laced-up lilac dress with side cutouts and a plunging neckline to DIRECTV Presents Maxim Electric Nights at City Market.
She layered a shaggy beige jacket over the strappy dress and carried around a burgundy clutch.
To finish off the look, she fluffed and curled her signature blonde shag into a partial updo that blended seamlessly against her jacket.
With all the textures and strings, viewers may not know where to look. Did we mention the bright red toenails and clear plastic pink heels?