Social media seems to be buzzing with news about a video featuring Stassi Schroeder, formerly of Vanderpump Rules, strutting her stuff in a high-cut red bikini at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show of 2026. Many critics have paid attention not only to the swimsuit but also to her walking technique and styling.
Commenters have noticed Schroeder’s stiff posture and forward-hip walking. According to one user: “Entering the room pelvis first is nuts.”
It is possible that the critics do not even blame Schroeder for the way she walks – they rather blame her stylist. “I hate it when stylists think that all women have to have hourglasses,” another one says. “Instead of pulling up the bottom to emphasize the smallness of the waist, the stylists should have gone for low-risers and shown off Stassi’s long torso.”
Several viewers seem to agree that the main issue was bad styling. One of the users confessed that: “It’s so scary how easy it would have been for them to put her in something else!”
Not everybody was blaming Schroeder herself for the failure. One commenter asked: “Was it her first show ever? Like ever?”
One person compared the silhouette to aliens from Men in Black and dubbed Schroeder a “MIB worm”.
Others, however, have come to Schroeder’s defense, saying she looked confident as the mother of two kids and calling the show the future destination for reality TV stars, social media influencers, and professional models.
Stassi Schroeder has gained her popularity while starring in Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules.
