Yes, Shailene Woodley’s Stylist Has Seen Your Critiques About Her 2026 Emmys Outfits

Shailene Woodley pulled up to the 2026 Emmys in a daring ensemble featuring a jewel-toned necklace, powder-blue plunging top, burgundy gloves, and gold pants that divided the internet and drew criticism from online commenters.Shailene seemed unbothered when she confidently paired her golden pants with a vintage concert tee at Disney’s after-party.After the internet shared its opinions about Shailene’s look, her stylist, Karla Welch, responded to harsh criticism with a status on Threads. Here’s what she had to say.The 2026 Emmys have come and gone, but the chatter about the evening’s best and worst outfits feels like a never-ending midnight sun. While stars like Chase Infiniti and Selena Gomez were praised for their stunning, show-stopping looks, others caused quite the stir online. (And, no, I’m not talking about my carpet stunt queen, Meg Stalter, dressed as a literal Emmy Award.)Shailene Woodley, who was nominated for her work on Paradise, turned heads in a bold Balenciaga look straight off the runway. Of course, the internet had its opinions about the number, which featured a jewel-toned necklace, a plunging powder-blue top, burgundy gloves, and glittering gold pants.“Her stylist hates her,” one person wrote, while another added that her ex-husband Aaron Rogers “dodged a bullet.” Someone else chimed in, “This ensemble is a headache. It’s like a person with 5 different personalities for the top, the bottom, the necklace, the gloves…”Monica Schipper//Getty ImagesOthers argued that with different glam and bigger hair, the look would have been more of a hit.Now, Shailene’s stylist Karla Welch—who doesn’t hate her, by the way—has responded to the criticism surrounding her Emmys look.“Love or hate something fine but it’s an opinion and it can even be a conversation but being super rude and mean and taking glee from it, well that says a lot more about the mouths it’s coming from,” she shared on Threads on September 14.Some even agreed with her and came to her defense, with one person responding, “The whole point of fashion is to play and try new things and be adventurous! most are too scared to! most importantly, she looked so happy and at ease, and like she was having so much fun and feeling like the best version of herself!”As for Shailene, she seemed pretty unbothered by the whole ordeal, as she kept part of the look on for The Walt Disney Company’s after-party at Vibiana in Los Angeles. Instead of her original gloves and plunging top, she paired the golden pants with a baggy tee from Laurie Anderson’s 1986 concert film Home of the Brave.Chad Salvador//Getty ImagesDare I say this vibe feels a little more Shailene? Either way, it seems like she had a fun night, no matter what she had on.