Lindsey Vonn’s ESPYS Wardrobe Malfunction: Gusty Red Carpet Slip-Up
Can’t wait to call this one a landmark moment in hot-air entertainment. Like clockwork, a stray gust turned Lindsey Vonn’s strapless purple gown into a red carpet spectacle at ESPN’s annual ESPYS bash on Wednesday in Hollywood. The 40-year-old Olympic skiing legend had barely stepped onto the red carpet when Mother Nature decided to throw its own curveball, putting Vonn’s fashion choices to an unintended test.
Vonn arrived in a bold, strapless purple dress featuring a dramatic thigh-high split that looked impeccable—until a strong breeze had other plans. Photographers were lining up for the usual glamorous snaps when the wind caught the slit, ripping it open wider and exposing her underwear for all the cameras to feast on. If lightning ever struck twice at a once-in-a-lifetime gala, this was it.
As the fabric whipped around, an off-camera helper—you know, the one who always materializes when celebs need to save face—dove in to hold down the rogue dress panels until the wind subsided. Observers confirmed via TMZ that Vonn barely flinched, flashing the kind of cool composure that only an Olympic medalist could muster. She even managed to turn a moment of potential embarrassment into a set of stunning poses, giving photogs exactly the shots they’d hoped for.
Once inside the star-studded event, Vonn decided to retire the strapless thrill ride in favor of a more secure long gown. No guesses as to whether wind resistance was a factor in that decision. As if two outfits weren’t enough to keep headlines humming, the athlete-turned-fashion-forward personality slipped into a third look for the after-party in Los Angeles, proving she could handle more costume changes than a Vegas headliner.
By night’s end, Vonn was all smiles and digital high-fives, sharing a Team USA post on her Instagram page that read “Serving looks and comebacks. ✨” Fans on social media eagerly lauded her poise under pressure, applauding her for staying composed during a very public fabric fight.
Sure, it wasn’t a world-class ski jump, but Vonn’s red carpet escapade showed she can navigate a wardrobe malfunction with the same grace she brings to downhill runs. Expect this breezy blunder to echo through award show lore for seasons to come. And that’s today’s dose of reality with a side of wind-whipped fun. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Lindsey Vonn’s Instagram
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