Joel Madden: Trying Too Hard?

Joel Madden's rock-star manner of dress seems a bit forced at this high-end sushi restaurant opening Monday night

Well, at least the fish on Joel Madden's hat was apropos.

Maybe it's just us, but the Good Charlotte frontman's outfit at the grand opening of the SugarFish by Sushi Nozawa restaurant in Marina del Rey Monday night leaves a lot to be desired.

Yes, we know, Joel's a so-called rocker and obviously feels he has the whole "I don't care how I look, even though I really do" image to maintain.

But seriously, what's up with wearing a Planet of the Apes-inspired hoodie to the christening of a high-end restaurant? It's sushi, not Subway.

While we certainly don't expect a suit, or even a buttoned-down shirt, it would just be nice if the hipster thing got toned down every now and then.

As for Nicole Richie's oversized, Charles Nelson Reilly glasses? Don't get us started.