Nicole Kidman has a rare fashion fail at AACTA Awards

Nicole Kidman has a rare fashion fail in a garish gown with animal and floral embellishments at AACTA Awards

Nicole Kidman is known for her impeccable sense of style.

But the glamorous actress suffered a rare fashion fail at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.

The 51-year-old turned heads in a garish gown that featured loud animal and floral embellishments, including swans and butterflies. 

Frock horror! Nicole Kidman suffered a rare fashion fail at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards in Sydney on Wednesday

Other details on the semi-sheer dress included hearts and flowers, as well as a shiny purple stripe of material around the crotch. 

The Australian actress appeared to be going for a boho look, styling her hair in a loose plait to one side and adorning herself in costume jewellery. 

She added a final touch of sparkle to the ensemble by sporting a pair of silver high heels.

Loud: Details on the semi-sheer dress included hearts and flowers, as well as a shiny purple stripe of material around the crotch

Loud: Details on the semi-sheer dress included hearts and flowers, as well as a shiny purple stripe of material around the crotch

Sparkle: She added a final touch of sparkle to the ensemble by sporting a pair of silver high heels

Sparkle: She added a final touch of sparkle to the ensemble by sporting a pair of silver high heels

Beaming beauty: The actress showed off her stunning smile as she posed for selfies with fans

Beaming beauty: The actress showed off her stunning smile as she posed for selfies with fans

Nicole was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the drama Boy Erased. 

The A-lister was joined by her beloved mother Janelle and sister Antonia on the red carpet. 

The trio posed for a series of photos against the media wall, with Nicole affectionately resting her head on her mother’s shoulder at one point.  

Family affair: She added a final touch of sparkle to the ensemble by sporting a pair of silver high heels

Family affair: She added a final touch of sparkle to the ensemble by sporting a pair of silver high heels

Mummy's girl! The trio posed for a series of photos against the media wall, with Nicole affectionately resting her head on her mother's shoulder at one point

Mummy’s girl! The trio posed for a series of photos against the media wall, with Nicole affectionately resting her head on her mother’s shoulder at one point

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