17 Best Met Gala Dress Ever
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As the Met Gala season is here, we would like to give you fashion enthusiasts something interesting to read about.
Before diving deep into those lacy details, let’s start with a quick overview of our top “17 Best Met Gala Dress Ever”.
Quick Overview of the Best Met Gala Dresses Ever
| Rank | Celebrity | Theme | Brand/Designer |
| 17. | Lizzo | In America: An Anthology of Fashion (2022) | Thom Browne |
| 16. | Ciara | In America: A Lexicon of Fashion (2021) | Peter Dundas |
| 15. | Anok Yai | In America: A Lexicon of Fashion (2021) | Oscar de la Renta |
| 14. | Jared Leto | Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination (2018) | Gucci |
| 13. | Lupita Nyong’o | Camp: Notes on Fashion (2021) | Versace |
| 12. | SZA | Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination (2018) | Versace |
| 11. | Lady Gaga | Camp: Notes on Fashion (2019) | Brandon Maxwell |
| 10. | Kim Kardashian | Camp: Notes on Fashion (2019) | Mugler |
| 9. | Kendall Jenner | Camp: Notes on Fashion (2019) | Versace |
| 8. | Nicole Kidman | Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology (2016) | Alexander McQueen |
| 7. | Katy Perry | Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology (2016) | Prada |
| 6. | Chadwick Boseman | Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination (2018) | Versace |
| 5. | Gigi Hadid | Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination (2018) | Versace |
| 4. | Rihanna | China: Through the Looking Glass (2015) | Guo Pei |
| 3. | Yara Shahidi | In America: A Lexicon of Fashion (2021) | Dior |
| 2. | Lorde | In America: A Lexicon of Fashion (2021) | Bode |
| 1. | Blake Lively | Heavenly Bodies, In America: An Anthology of Fashion (2018.2022) | Versace |
17. Lizzo
Year: 2022
Theme: In America: An Anthology of Fashion
During the 2022 Met Gala, the Truth Hurts rapper from Detroit wore something which made her look like a renaissance painting straight out of a museum.
Moreover, the singer wore Thom Browne to her second-ever Met Gala and killed the red carpet with her black and gold-themed outfit.
Similarly, she wore a black coat with gold-floral designs, a simple black gown, and a gold choker.
Her sharp nails were colored the same for the ongoing ensemble, as her dress matched the Gilded Glamour theme.
And it would not be Lizzo without doing something over the top!
To clarify, she brought a $55,000 golden flute and played it on the red carpet!
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16. Ciara
Year: 2021
Theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion
The R&B singer deserves a position on the 17 Best Met Gala Dress Ever list.
The I Bet singer, a mother to three children, wore Peter Dundas to the 2021 Met Gala.
Similarly, Russell Wilson’s wife Ciara paid tribute to his American footballing legacy on the red carpet!
Ciara Princess Wilson wore a neon green Dundas gown which looked majestic.
Furthermore, the gown had Russell’s Jersey no. 3 printed and shoulder pads.
Likewise, the R&B rapper wore her husband’s Super Bowl ring and carried an American football clutch as her purse.
Her look was iconic, or should we say touchdown!
15. Anok Yai
Year: 2021
Theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion
Anok Yai is the second black model to open a Prada show after Naomi Campbell.
The American model of Sudanese heritage managed to come in 15th position on our list because of her incredible dress-up during the 2021 Met Gala.
Moreover, Anok wore an Oscar de la Renta celestial crystal gown to the red carpet!
Similarly, the model also wore two necklaces, an oversized shawl with black feathers, opera gloves, and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
Even if it was her second-ever Met Gala appearance, Anok Yai rocked the Old Hollywood style dress.
14. Jared Leto
Year: 2018
Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination
The Gucci Jesus from the 2021 Met Gala wins the 14th position on the 17 Best Met Gala Dress list.
Jared Leto is known for pulling out incredible dress-ups for the annual fashion event!
Moreover, the Suicide Squad actor wore a light blue tuxedo with oversized white and gold priest-like sashes with floral embroidered designs.
The 30 Seconds to Mars singer finished the look with a pink shirt with a bow neckline inside the tuxedo.
Most importantly, the golden floral crown which Leto wore complimented the dress entirely, as it looked like Jesus’ crown of thorns.
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13. Lupita Nyong’o
Year: 2021
Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion
The Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o for her incredible ensemble during the 2021 Met Gala, has earned the 12th position on our list!
Likewise, Lupita wore Versace Jeans Couture during the 2021 fashion main event.
Moreover, the gown was stitched with layers of blue denim, and her striking hair suited the dress she wore.
Similarly, her jewelry was fascinating yet simple; her teardrop earrings and De Beers necklace were stunning.
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12. SZA
Year: 2018
Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination
The Love Galore singer rocked 2018’s theme of Fashion and Catholic Imagination with a Versace gown.
The bubblegum-pink Versace gown was a fabulous one to watch, even though Rihanna was the winner of that year’s Met.
Similarly, the singer looked like a princess out of the castle for the red carpet event.
The angelic gown matched the stiletto boots and the majestic gold crown.
Definitely, one to watch for the next event!
11. Lady Gaga
Year: 2019
Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion
Jared Leto’s House of Gucci co-star Lady Gaga is not a stranger to fashion; she knows how to make a bold statement!
The Bad Romance singer appeared in 4 different outfits designed by her longtime friend Brandon Maxwell during the 2019 Met Gala.
She deserves to be in the 11th place on our list due to the selective dress-ups she did to match that year’s theme of Camp: Notes on Fashion.
For her first outfit, Gaga wore a pink fuchsia cape-type gown that was 25-foot long, combining it with incredible face makeup and a pink hair bow.
Brandon Maxwell then unzipped the pink gown to reveal Lady Gaga’s second outfit, a black vampire-looking dress.
The woman who has won 354 awards throughout her journey carried a black umbrella to match her second outfit.
Before her third look, Gaga wore lipstick in front of her photographers and paparazzi.
Similarly, Gaga’s third look consisted of a bright pink body-fit gown, and she wore a Linda Farrow sunglasses to make the look bold!
Lastly, Lady Gaga stripped down to her undergarments and netted pantyhose for her final look, all of which were crystallized. Now that’s Camp!
10. Kim Kardashian
Year: 2019
Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion
Kim Kardashian brought back Thiery Mugler out of retirement to design her 2019 Met Gala dress.
The Mugler dress was crafted of extreme measures as Kim had to lose a lot of weight and take corset breathing lessons to wear the unique clothing.
Moreover, the eldest Kardashian sibling wore a latex corseted dress with crystals hanging off, which looked like drops of water.
Kim looked wet as she set her hair and skin with plenty of oil!
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9. Kendall Jenner
Year: 2019
Theme: Camp: Notes on Fashion
Kim’s baby sister, Kendall Jenner, has managed to win 9th place on our list due to her unique looks!
The supermodel wore an orange feathered Versace gown to the 2019 Met Gala to cause absolute havoc on the internet for positive and negative reasons.
While many think the outfit was terrible, we all know it was one of a kind due to its orangey skintight feather concept.
Likewise, Jenner wore the skintight orange feathered Versace gown with a feathered headdress, earrings, and an expensive-looking necklace.
Moreover, Kendall’s smaller sibling Kylie also went for a similar vibe that year, as she wore a glittering dress with feathers on the sleeves and the skirt.
8. Nicole Kidman
Year: 2016
Theme: Manus x Machina
The Australian-American actress, the ex-wife of Tom Cruise, is also on our list!
During the 2016 Met Gala event, Nicole Kidman blew all her haters away with a fabulous look. More like shielded her up!
The actress wore Alexnder McQueen’s black crystal-embroidered gown with celestial motifs to perfectly match that year’s Met theme.
Furthermore, her fabulous outfit had stars and moons crystalized into it, and her detachable cape also had the same designs.
Additionally, Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban shared a moment of romance as Keith kissed her arm in front of the cameras!
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7. Katy Perry
Year: 2016
Theme: Manus x Machina
Katy Perry looked like dark art during the 2016 Met Gala with Manus x Machina’s theme.
The Black and Gold Prada gown was indeed a thing of art, as it looked perfect on the Roar singer.
Likewise, Katy wore long black gloves embellished with jewelry and a huge necklace chain with keys. Her bleached eyebrows and stylized hair with a bun and bangs completed the dark look.
Similarly, her outfit of 2016 was futuristically gothic-looking, which enabled her to reach 7th on our list of the 17 Best Met Gala Dress Ever.
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6. Chadwick Boseman
Year: 2018
Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination
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Boseman is the 6th Best Met Gala Dressed Celebrity Ever because of his iconic 2018 Met Gala look.
Moreover, Chadwick looked like a King wearing the Catholic Versace outfit during the leading fashion event of 2018.
He wore an all-white outfit that night; the cape had a golden crucifix embroidered, and the pants and the suit’s sleeves had catholic designs on them.
Chadwick wore gold-colored shoes to match the vibe of the theme, Fashion and Catholic Imagination.
5. Gigi Hadid
Year: 2018
Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination
Gigi has attended the Met Gala every year since 2015 and is no stranger to the event!
Donatella Versace personally picked the dress for Hadid, which looked angelic and ideally suited 2018’s theme.
During the 2018 Met Gala, the oldest of the Hadid siblings wore a one-shoulder glass-inspired gown.
Her gown looked like the windows of a church, and it looked perfect with the accessories she put on!
Gigi’s simple accessories that year were gold earrings, rings, and bobby pins.
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4. Rihanna
Year: 2015
Theme: China: Through the Looking Glass
Did you know Rihanna’s 2015 Met Gala dress took two years to make and was handmade by a Chinese woman?
Rihana has attended the nine other Met Galas throughout her career, and she has managed to rock her outfit each year!
Similarly, one of her most iconic looks came during the 2015 Met Gala, in which she wore a Guo Pei bright yellow cape.
The cape had trimmed fur and a long train with designs resembling the Chinese Couture.
One of RiRi’s most striking looks on a red carpet event ever!
3. Yara Shahidi
Year: 2021
Theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion
Yara Shahidi wore a Christian Dior custom strapless gown to look stunning during the 2021 Met Gala.
Moreover, Yara’s outfit was inspired by Josephine Baker; in fact, Baker’s outfit was used to recreate Yara’s 2021 look.
Likewise, the actress arrived at the Met with her Dior gown, embroidered with beading, a belt, a beautiful looking trail, elbow-length gloves, and a veil.
Similarly, the activist wore a diamond choker, earrings, and forehead jewelry from Cartier Sixieme Sens High Jewelry.
Yara honored the American-born civil rights activist perfectly.
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2. Lorde
Year: 2021
Theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion
Lorde’s fascinating yet straightforward 2021 Met Gala outfit has managed to steal 2nd spot on our list of 17 Best Met Gala Dress Ever.
The Royals singer wore Emily Bode’s creation, BODE, during the 2021 main event.
Furthermore, the menswear designer created womenswear for the first time, a special outfit for Lorde.
Moreover, the New Zealand singer’s exquisite gown had antique designs.
The gown had pressed pennies, cabochons, and Cracker Jack charms, all included in the upcycled fashion-themed dress Bode created.
Similarly, she carried a recycled 22-karat gold bag made by Prounis Jewelry to match her unique dress perfectly.
Lorde’s headpiece had designs and three tiny suns orbiting around her head!
1. Blake Lively
Year: 2018 & 2022
Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and Catholic Imagination & In America: An Anthology of Fashion
Congratulations, you have reached the no. 1 position on our list!
It was not too hard to decide who wore the best dress during the Met Gala ever, but it was hard to determine which year to choose.
And yes, Blake Lively is the holder of the Best Dressed Celebrity for the Met Gala events, and she has been selected for two different years; 2018 & 2022, respectively.
Firstly, talking about her 2018 Met Gala dress, she wore a Versace gown designed with ornate and gold designs, which took 600 hours to make.
Moreover, the exquisite-looking dress perfectly matched that year’s theme and gave some Game of Thrones vibe.
Likewise, regarding her 2022 Met Gala look, Ryan Reynold’s wife won this year’s Met.
During the 2022 Met Gala, Blake wore Versace again to reclaim her Met Gala crown!
This year, Blake paid tribute to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Grand Central Terminal, and the Brooklyn Bridge through her outrageous transforming dress.
Blake wore a copper bow at the hip for her first look, and for her second look, the projection unraveled as the beautiful turquoise-colored designs of her dress were displayed.
Similarly, Lively wore a Lorraine Schwartz crown to perfectly match her incredible 2022 Met Gala outfit.
Blake deserves to be the Best Dressed Celebrity Ever winner during the Met Gala. Hands Down!
