Is this season's Bachelor fashion the worst yet?

First impressions count on The Bachelor.

But during astrophysicist Matthew Agnew's season debut on Wednesday, the caliber of red carpet fashion appeared to be lacking in comparison to previous seasons.

From snakeskin, cut-outs, sheer gowns, wardrobe malfunctions and a WEDDING DRESS, there were several frock horrors from night one.

Frock horrors! From snakeskin, cut-outs, sheer gowns, nip slips and a WEDDING DRESS (ABOVE - Rachael Arahill)... is this season's Bachelor fashion the worst yet?

In an Australian first, personal trainer Rachael Arahill shocked Bachelor viewers, and Matt, by turning up in a wedding gown, complete with veil, train and a bouquet.

Wearing a bridal design by Judy Copley Couture, the 23-year-old was flanked by a 'bridesmaid' as she walked into the Bachelor mansion.

'I feel this is moving pretty quick,' Matt said in shock as they met for the first time, as Rachael described herself as a 'hot young bride'.

Here comes the BRIDE? Wearing a bridal design by Judy Copley Couture, the 23-year-old was flanked by a 'bridesmaid' as she walked into the Bachelor mansion to meet Matt

Oops! Model Vakoo Kauapirua at one point suffered a VERY awkward wardrobe malfunction as she exposed her bra tape in front of her rivals and Matt

During the cocktail party, contestant Vakoo Kauapirura, 23, demanded attention by strutting her stuff on a red carpet she had brought along from home. 

Wearing a plunging pink dress, the model at one point suffered a VERY awkward wardrobe malfunction as she exposed her bra tape in front of her rivals and Matt. 

She turned heads during the evening despite the flash of the tape, wearing a pink frock which featured beading on the bust, and a layered tulle skirt. 

They're not shy! Both cafe manager Nichole Wood (left) and single mother Mary Viturino opted for gowns with cut-outs and plunging necklines

Another risky look was cafe manager Nichole Wood's nude-coloured dress, which featured cut-outs, a thigh split and a sheer beaded mullet skirt.

After first riding up on a motorbike to meet Matt, the 25-year-old slipped into the daring, embellished dress for the cocktail party and first rose ceremony.

Single mother Mary Viturino, 31, also opted for cut-outs and a plunging cut in a Judy Copley Couture gown.  

Sheer daring: Contestant Georgie Powell, 32, a cosmetic nurse from Queensland, wore a daring black frock that featured a sheer skirt

Wearing a quirky emerald green snakeskin-style print, designer Keely Spedding's, 27, showed off her lean legs in the quirky sheer frock by Alamour The Label

However, the ladies weren't the only ones pushing fashion boundaries on the night.

Contestant Georgie Powell, 32, a cosmetic nurse from Queensland, wore a daring black frock that featured a sheer skirt. 

The $579 dress by Lexi clothing left little the imagination, as it showcased her lithe frame in a tight bodysuit underneath. 

Wearing a quirky emerald green snakeskin-style print, designer Keely Spedding's, 27, showed off her lean legs in the quirky sheer frock by Alamour The Label.

'This is a sensational dress. It's a amazing': Health coach Helena Sauzier's daring double thigh-high split frock appeared to tick all the right boxes for The Bachelor

Who will win? The series will introduce eight more ladies on Thursday night's second episode

However, health coach Helena Sauzier's daring double thigh-high split frock appeared to tick all the right boxes for The Bachelor. 

'This is a sensational dress. It's a amazing,' Matt praised the 25-year-old blonde, who wore a design by Casandra Renee.

The Bachelor Australia continues on Thursday from 7.30pm on Channel 10

Tune in! The Bachelor Australia continues on Thursday from 7.30pm on Channel 10                Pictured: Dr Matt Agnew

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