VMA Fashion Flops

Before she was an "American Idol" judge, Paula Abdul was a pop star! In 1991, the "Straight Up" songstress donned a bedazzled leotard inexplicably paired with black stockings and a large microphone pack strapped to her back that unfortunately made her look a little bulky during her performance of "Vibeology" at the VMAs. While Abdul's vocals were criticized at the time, we'd like to see any of today's stars sing live while dancing to such ... more 

Before she was an "American Idol" judge, Paula Abdul was a pop star! In 1991, the "Straight Up" songstress donned a bedazzled leotard inexplicably paired with black stockings and a large microphone pack strapped to her back that unfortunately made her look a little bulky during her performance of "Vibeology" at the VMAs. While Abdul's vocals were criticized at the time, we'd like to see any of today's stars sing live while dancing to such intricate choreography. Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/GettyImages.com - September 5, 1991 less