Fashion critic Richard Blackwell, next to a photo of Victoria Beckham who he named the worst dressed of all time, just before his death in 2008.

While celebrities may have cringed at the announcement of Richard Blackwell’s annual “Ten Worst Dressed Women” list, fashionistas across the country waited with bated breath to hear his snarky and amusing analysis of the wardrobes of famous females.

While Blackwell’s resume includes 30 years of fashion design for his eponymous line, Mr. Blackwell, we’re still wondering what really qualified him to critique Hollywood’s elite for 48 years.

As styles evolve, past trends resurface and Lady Gaga fastens her hair bow, fashions finest critics are always there to point out when the fashionable and the not so fashionable have hit their marks, but most importantly when they’ve gone off the deep end.

The infamous worst dressed list came to an end after Blackwell's passing in 2008. But television hasn't given up on criticizing wardrobes, thanks to makeover shows and tabloid magazines. Oh, and if you're not careful, what you're wearing could be a poor reflection of who you are as a person.

Joan Rivers

Take Joan Rivers for example, a woman in her seventies with more Botox in her face than anyone should be legally allowed to have, has made a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet as the host of E! Networks Fashion Police. If you're caught in something too "safe" she'll have something to say about it. Too over-the-top? You'll never hear the end of it. So next time your shopping for an Oscar-worthy gown, be sure it's just right, as the goal is to be the least talked about when the best and worst dressed lists make their rounds.

What qualifies Ms. Rivers to critique red carpet dwellers, you ask? After hours of research, we’ve learned that aside from years of experience in show business, writing for The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson was hosting it and appearing in endless comedy shows; River’s hasn’t worked a day in the fashion world.

Could her shtick just be for comedic effect and dare I say…ratings? Surely, Rivers’ is part of the red carpet fashion police because of her outrageous commentary that just borderlines offensive. Or maybe America is entertained by the juxtaposition between her over-the-top appearance and the idea of someone like her judging how anyone else looks.

Blackwell’s worst dressed lists were always full of humor, using techniques like alliteration or free verse in some, while even making a pun about Queen Elizabeth, after nominating her as a fashion offender. “Was she the palace Christmas tree, or just a royal clown?” he quipped.

Steven Cojocaru

Enter Steven Cojocaru, best know for his role as Entertainment Tonight’s celebrity fashion correspondent. While his personal style picks are usually spot on (though, who are we to judge?), he looks like the love child of Rachel Zoe and Mick Jagger. With Botox injections headed for Joan Rivers-land, veneers that rival Hilary Duff’s and over processed, over-straightened hair teetering towards Britney Spears-ville (pre- and post-head shaving).

His resume however, because looks really shouldn’t matter, features a string of jobs as a fashion columnist, from his homeland of Canada to Hollywood, California. Does a fashion background justify harsh criticisms on and off the red carpet?

Just when you thought you were safe at home among friends and family, you’ll soon realize that they’re not to be trusted either, for they'll stab you in the back by nominating you to face TLC's go-to fashion guru's Stacy London & Clinton Kelly. While it may seem like What Not to Wear is an innocent attempt at helping fashion victims develop a wardrobe that's age-appropriate and fits properly, it's more like target practice for the two established fashion consultants. Don’t let the TLC network name fool you.

The shows 360-degree mirror allows participants to show-off a typical outfit of theirs and defend why they wear it. The stylists then pin point all the areas where their victim has gone wrong and ultimately force various styles of replacement outfits on them. As each episode progresses, the audience is shown that self esteem starts with an overpriced but well selected wardrobe.

Or maybe it’s purely for an ego boost? Let’s break down these larger than life celebrities, bring them to our level and show that they’re perfectly capable of making unforgivable fashion choices that we’ll never let them forget. Or how about a good old fashioned, putting someone else down to feel better about yourself? Exhibit A; the innocent victims who choose to accept the What Not to Wear challenge. We lounge around in the privacy of our own home in sweatpants and a stained college t-shirt, noshing on Sun Chips, dumbfounded by what an ordinary woman chooses to dress herself in everyday.

Tyra Banks

Take Tyra Banks’ infamous modeling show, America’s Next Top Model, now entering its 15th cycle. Chock-full of a group of under-fed 20 something’s, hoping that a chance to model for Tyra could be their next big break. While the contestants are chosen purely based on appearance, this is a modeling competition after all, one of their first experiences with Tyra is a total overhaul of their typical look; specifically targeting their hair.

Madness ensues as Tyra has colorists dying beautiful chestnut locks into bleached straw-like tresses, gluing in extensions and in some instances nearly shaving a contestant’s head. So while the main focus of the show is already all about appearance, the dozen mere mortals that have been chosen to compete, simply aren’t good enough and without Tyra’s help, they’ll never make it in the modeling world.

While Banks has the modeling chops to teach her budding cat walkers a thing or two, the underlying message of the show isn’t one of female empowerment as Banks promises, but just another way for American’s to criticize a few more poor, unfortunate souls, but this time they’re prettier than you.

Which brings us to the conclusion of our pop-culture critic critique. While their assessments may be harsh and in most cases embarrassing, given the level of people they’re reaching, maybe we all shouldn’t be so sensitive about it. After all, have you checked yourself out the mirror today?