Fans Claim Julianne Hough Made A 'Bad Dress Choice' For 2024 Oscars

Julianne Hough is making a statement by taking a "fashion risk" on the red carpet of the 2024 Oscars.

The stars are out tonight as they walk the famous red carpet ahead of the movies' biggest night. From Vanessa Hudgens announcing her pregnancy to Liza Koshy taking a fall, there have already been many unforgettable moments at the 2024 Academy Awards -- and now Hough is joining the list.

Instead of wearing a dress to the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Julianne Hough took a "fashion risk" and opted for a white Alexandre Vauthier couture jumpsuit, complete with a gold and silver metallic bodice.

However, the pants acted like parachute pants and tricked people into thinking she was actually wearing a dress.

"Since the Oscars is so glamorous, I knew I wanted to do something cool and different," Hough's stylist Jennifer Mazur told PEOPLE of the jumpsuit design. "When Vauthier sent me a photo of this jumpsuit that they had in Paris that no one had seen yet, I knew it was an instant winner. When I showed it to Julianne. she fell in love. From the second she tried it on. We knew it was the winner for the Oscars. Julianne loves taking a fashion risk and loves to be different.”

Although Hough opted for the risk, fans didn't seem to be impressed as one social media user commented on the professional dancer's look, claiming it was a "bad dress choice."

Another said, "Julianne Hough’s dress is ugly but this bob is sickening." Hough recently debuted a new haircut as she chopped off a majority of her blonde locks, telling PEOPLE the decision was to help her “let go” literally and figuratively.

Others, however, loved Julianne Hough's wardrobe choice, as one X user said, "Julianne Hough can only look PERFECT."

The 'Dancing With the Stars' host and the 'High School Musical' actress had a small moment together as they both appeared on the 2024 Oscars red carpet. Hudgens and Hough are co-hosting ABC’s “Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!" together, and in between interviews, the two got together to snap a few adorable pics.

Hough congratulated Hudgens on her pregnancy, which she kept hidden from the public until Sunday. The 34-year-old former Disney Channel star wore a tight floor-length black Vera Wang Couture turtleneck dress, which showed off her baby bump.

Last year, Julianne Hough returned to the ballroom, but not as a dancer -- as a host!

“It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host,” Hough told Variety when the news first broke. “The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of. My family has been the incredible team that brings the ballroom to life every night for the past 17 years. I am so excited to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek, the unbelievably talented pros, and the amazing cast on the dance floor.”

“The energy is magnetic every time you step foot into the ballroom, and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season,” she continued to say.

Tyra Banks also spoke out about the decision, saying Julianne Hough would make a great host on “Dancing With the Stars," telling Us Weekly she approved of the selection, saying “The businesswoman in me sees how Julianne is great on multiple levels.”

The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET.