Bindi Irwin Outfits That Totally Missed The Mark
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late television personality Steve Irwin, is a conservationist and philanthropist first. While it's not uncommon to catch the Australian on a red carpet, she usually appears on social media wearing her dun-colored uniform from the Australia Zoo. When it comes to her hair, glam, or clothes, the mother and activist appears to favor practical looks in her every day life. Irwin looks wildly different with heavy makeup, and she rarely seems to wear heels.
"I do not like getting dressed up for fancy events," she revealed during a 2025 appearance on "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce." "I like wearing khaki... I like wearing plaid, and I like wearing pajamas, and that's about it. I am not fond of having to put on makeup and a dress, and shave my legs. I just want to show up everywhere in my khaki and feel comfy." Her preference for relaxed, functional clothes might explain why Irwin has made a few missteps in figuring out her personal style. Irwin has undergone a gorgeous transformation, and found a way to translate her love of comfort and khaki to red carpet elegance, but over the years, she's worn some outfits that don't quite work.
This pink princess dress made her look like a teenager
In 2025, Bindi Irwin wore a pink gown for an appearance on the "Dancing With the Stars" podcast. While the dress itself was pretty, it made Irwin look like she was wearing a fairy princess costume. This is partially because the ballgown shape and feminine color were such a dramatic departure from her typical style and emphasized her youthful features. The full-length skirt also overwhelmed Irwin's petite frame and seemed oddly formal for a podcast, making her look like a kid on Halloween.
This casual green dress was a bit dowdy
This simple olive dress that Bindi Irwin wore for a trip to Disneyland was probably comfortable for a day in the park, but it was definitely a style miss for a family vacation photo. The dull color, modest shape, and plain design looked matronly, making her look older than she actually is. Plus, while she may have appreciated the color's similarity to her favorite khaki shade, it clashed with her natural coloring, which pulls more warm. Still, the underwhelming dress can't hide her smile when posing with her husband Chandler Powell, which is a major relationship green flag.
This t-shirt was too casual for the red carpet
When Bindi Irwin hit the red carpet for the 12th Annual Endometriosis Foundation Of America's Blossom Ball in 2024, she opted for a floor-length patterned skirt, black top, and gold strappy sandals. Unfortunately, the black crew neck shirt was awfully casual and clashed with her floor-length, formal skirt. Irwin looks like she gave careful thought to the bottom half of her look and then simply threw on a t-shirt up top.
This all-black look seemed to be missing a bottom half
Bindi Irwin wore an all-black look at the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in 2019. Unfortunately, the shape of her outfit undercut what could have been a sophisticated monochromatic moment. Instead of a dressy trouser, she opted for very tight pants that looked like leggings. This gave the impression that she forgot to put on a skirt. Additionally, since the jacket ended at her hip, there was awkward visual break that occured right in the middle of her vertical line.
This dress and shoe combo had too many patterns
For the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in 2017, Bindi Irwin donned a knee-length fit-and-flare dress with a detailed floral pattern. While the dress itself was cute, the way that Irwin styled it was a miss since she opted for lacy, open-toe pumps. On top of that, the pattern on the dress was way too busy when paired with the design on the pumps. Pattern matching can be a great style move, but it generally works best when the patterns have different visual weights so they don't compete.
This skirt and jacket looked a bit too frumpy for the red carpet
Bindi Irwin looked way older than her age at the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in 2023 when she paired a frumpy black jacket with a floor-length floral skirt. While the patterned skirt nailed the formal gala dress code, the high-necked shirt and unstructured jacket gave the impression she was planning to cozy up in front of the fireplace with a book. Additionally, the black rhinestone flats seemed disconnected from the the rest of the outfit, and appeared thrown on at the last minute.