Ellie Goulding’s mosquito net outfit looks more like a tent than a dress

Every part of this outfit seems like it’s trying to be a combo of street style and cutesy, but all the flouncy short sleeves in the world couldn’t save this dress from looking like a camping catastrophe. Ellie, you are amazing and keep doing you, but just maybe consider keeping any future mesh overlays to a scale that doesn’t draw comparisons to camping equipment. Click through the gallery to see Ellie’s two questionable outfits along with some from Liv Tyler, Nicolas Cage, Kate Moss, Rosamund Pike and more celebs who should probably know better.

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Ellie Goulding’s mosquito net outfit looks more like a tent than a dress

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  Ellie Goulding

  Lately Ellie’s been playing with a lot of exaggerated proportions, and unfortunately, in this case, it makes this delicate mesh look like a collapsed tent. There’s definitely something innovative about the idea of a sheer overlay over shorts instead of a skirt, but that’s about all the good this look has to offer.Getty Images

• Paloma Faith

  This British songstress leans towards styles that pack as big of a punch as her tunes, but this dress is truly outrageous. It would be so much better if it went the Giambattista Valli route of letting the ruffles be the focus instead of adding on all this extra junk drawer stuff to the bodice.Getty Images

• Kristin Scott Thomas

  Boom. Kristin’s dress takes a much more simplistic approach than Paloma’s, but boy, does it have the same effect. There’s just too much volume here with nothing to balance it out. Even just having one little element that isn’t the same pink fabric would help loads.Getty Images

• Riz Ahmed

  There’s nothing wrong with a cream suit and a bold shirt, but this suit has a little too much of a ‘70s influence. The jacket is way too long, and it takes away the modernity of it being buttonless. It doesn’t have flared legs, so at least there’s that. Yay.Getty Images

• Nicolas Cage

  Doesn’t it seem like Nic’s style should have landed him on this list sooner? Anyway, here he is now in a suit that looks quite posh, except for the oil-spill print jacket that comes out of nowhere. Also, glasses can make a great accessory (and shield from the paps), just not these ones.Getty Images

• Kate Moss

  It’s really nice to see Kate embrace this gorgeous jewel-tone green, and it is a fantastic colour on her. Unfortunately, the design of the dress is pretty cookie-cutter and classic, but not necessarily in a good way. There’s nothing surprising or particularly unique about this look. Getty Images

• Rosamund Pike

  This is a very severe, powerful look. It’s hard to decide whether she looks more like a robot or a vampire. Either way, this metal chest piece steals the show, and if you manage to look past it to really examine the coat/dress, it’s really not that exciting. The only reason it looks so good is because of Rosamund’s fierceness. Still a nope, though.Getty Images

• Vanessa Hudgens

  This looks like what Vanessa’s character in The Princess Switch would wear to bed (the princess one, not the identical normal girl). The princess’ looks in the movie were pretty puke-worthy, but they weren’t meant to be taken seriously, and it doesn’t work in real life.Getty Images

• Ellie Goulding (again)

  Ellie’s really not having a great week. For further proof, take a look at this week’s Style Winners and Losers. Luckily, this dress isn’t nearly as bad as that last one, but the giant pockets are too much. It only takes attention away from the stunning statement sleeves and the artfully designed hem and neckline. Getty Images

• Naomi Watts

  This is a very Naomi Watts dress, and the twenties silhouette and silver bejewelled bits perfectly complement her. That said, what in the world is going on with this sickly floral? It’s muted to the point of looking like it’s actually been sitting out the sun since the '20s.Getty Images

• Rod Stewart

  Well that’s one way of making sure your look stands out. The reason why iconic musicians like Elton John and David Bowie (and yes, Rod Stewart) could pull off brash looks is because they commit to them fully. This feathery accent just ends up heavily resembling a cheap feather boa.Getty Images

• Jennifer Morrison

  So, the blame for this one can’t fall solely on Jennifer as this was a Brooks Brothers event and the label doesn’t really make clothes one would describe as “laid back.” The unfortunate thing is that this look is so severe it makes Jennifer look like she’s a manager overseeing the setup of this Christmas display.Getty Images

• Cheryl

  If love made her do it (*wink* because that’s the name of her new single and no, this is not ruining the joke so hush *wink*), she might consider embarking on a new style relationship. Preferably one that doesn’t make her dress like a figure skater performing for a New Year’s party.Getty Images

• Liv Tyler

  If only she hadn’t held back with the trousers. Here’s a tip, if you have a blouse and jacket in a beautiful pattern of shiny little arrows, you should definitely buy the matching pants too. Just go all in, because it’s always better to try and fail than to barely try at all.Getty Images

• Carey Mulligan

  This dress is sweet, and the silhouette is nice, but the polka dot print just isn’t enough to make this a memorable ensemble. It also doesn’t quite work with the layers of the fabric in the top, because it just looks like the fabric has faded.Getty Images

• Meryl Streep

  The dotting effect in Meryl’s skirt is beautiful and shows a lot of potential, so it’s a shame that she’s paired it with this jacket that has totally different motifs. If it is indeed a dress that she’s wearing, not knowing if the top lives up to the potential is killer. Wait, maybe she does know what she’s doing…Getty Images

• Susanna Lau

  What a way to end the list, eh? It wasn’t long ago that Talia Storm tried to pull off a morph-suit looking tracksuit, and here’s this fashion blogger trying it again, just under a dress. Want to know the real kicker? She wore this to The Fashion Awards in London. Yup.Getty Images