Harry Styles has found himself once again under online scrutiny after opting for a casual look at the 2026 Grammys.
On Sunday night, the singer skipped the red carpet entirely and arrived mid-ceremony at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to present the Album of the Year award to Bad Bunny. The moment also marked his first Grammy appearance since 2023.
- Harry Styles faced an immediate internet meltdown after he arrived mid-ceremony in baggy jeans.
- Fans and critics slammed the singer for his “low-effort” attire.
- The fashion backlash intensified as fans connected his “relaxed” look to the controversy surrounding his Together, Together residency.
- Despite the wardrobe criticism, Styles remained focused on his musical return, describing his new single “Aperture” as the emotional cornerstone of his upcoming fourth album.
However, instead of a celebratory return, his brief cameo ignited a full-blown internet meltdown .
Dressed in baggy jeans , a cropped, shirtless Dior blazer, and green ballet flats, Styles instantly became one of the most-talked-about figures of the night as several viewers slammed his fashion choices.
“Harry Styles in jeans … at the Grammys… are you kidding me?” wrote one user.
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Harry Styles on stage at the 2026 Grammys wearing a gray blazer and jeans, sparking outfit criticism.
Many viewers couldn’t reconcile the casual denim with the prestige of the ceremony, especially given that Styles was presenting the final award of the night.
“Sir, what’s going on with the jeans. I know you know how to dress, and I KNOW you have money,” one user joked.
Another wrote, “Harry didn’t even f*ing make an effort . In jeans? Bruh.”
Others were far less forgiving.
Harry Styles wearing a grey blazer and jeans during on-stage appearance at the 2026 Grammys with orange background.
“You have no shame on your face, huh, Harry Styles,” one tweet read, while another added, “The jeans? Harry, I love you, but genuinely, what the hell?”
What really fueled the outrage was timing. Apparently, Styles’ appearance came just weeks after he announced his major musical comeback.
Styles’s controversial Grammys look reignited fans’ fury about his upcoming tour ticket prices
Close-up of Harry Styles wearing shiny green shoes and dark pants during an on-stage appearance at the 2026 Grammys.
A social media comment mocking Harry Styles’ outfit during his on-stage appearance at the 2026 Grammys event.
Person typing a comment on social media reacting to Harry Styles’ outfit during 2026 Grammys on-stage appearance.
The jeans controversy landed hard amid the storm already brewing around Styles’ Together, Together residency tour.
Announced earlier this month, the tour includes seven cities worldwide, beginning on May 16 in Amsterdam and a massive 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden as his only U.S. stop.
When tickets went on pre-sale, fans were stunned by prices climbing past $1,000, with VIP packages reportedly reaching $1,667 in New York and up to £725 in London.
Harry Styles receiving a Grammy award on stage wearing a casual outfit during the 2026 Grammys ceremony.
“Calling a tour ‘Together, Together’ when it’s unaffordable for 99 percent of people is crazy work,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “I fear there must be some miscommunication here. $1,000 per ticket? Are we holding hands the entire show?”
Some fans directly connected the two controversies.
800 minutes late and in blue jeans I can’t take him anywhere pic.twitter.com/RRaS1vG7ph — grace (@musicforasushi) February 2, 2026
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