It wasn't so long ago that Jerry Seinfeld, who is celebrating his 55th birthday, was a Long Island kid cutting his teeth at Manhattan comedy clubs. Though we don't know exactly how he dressed for those engagements, we do know that since his "Seinfeld" days the comedian has made great strides in personal style. Gone are the bright white cross trainers and mom jeans, proving that men actually have the capability to improve their fashion sense as they mature.Of course, sartorial missteps are not rarity among comedians. So to mark Jerry's birthday, we're counting down the 15 worst comic fashions. Hopefully, like Mr. Seinfeld, a few of these entertainers have learned the error of their ways.
Comic Fashions that Bombed
15. Robin Williams admitted to being a cocaine user early in his career, so that's probably at least partially responsible for this get-up. However, there's no accounting for why he wore that sweater underneath his long-sleeved tee.
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14. Sam Kinison's star burned brightly during his all-too-brief career. If he were still alive today, it's safe to say he would've continued to develop the gypsy pirate look.
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13. Early Carrot Top. Disaster.
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12. New Carrot Top. Performance-enhanced disaster.
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11. Remember when Howie Mandel used to bedazzle his blazer with costume jewelry? Sadly, yes. Sorry, but no deal, Howie.
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10. Here Paula Poundstone tries to not only elicit laughter, but also epileptic seizures.
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9. Ellen DeGeneres is currently hosting one of TV's most popular talk shows. Early on, though, she garnered fans with stand-up chops seemingly delivered by a 1920s-era paper boy.
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8. Margaret Cho has never been one to hold back. There are times when that strategy has backfired ... badly.
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7. We have to question Bobcat Goldthwait's use of clashing colors and oversized bow tie to score chicks, but if it got Mrs. Brady in the sack, you can't argue with success.
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6. A shirt and tie is not the right style if your shtick is predominantly flatulence-inspired, but Larry the Cable Guy does attempt to clean up from time to time. Here, Mr. Cable Guy shows off the finest of his threads -- the sleeveless button-up with American flag horse embroidery -- providing a sense of his patriotism and armpit hair.
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