Not gonna lie…one of the most excited themes had one of the most underwhelming carpets…
In case you’re like, “What is the gilded age?” Don’t fret. This is how Vogue described the dress code for last night’s festivities:
The 2022 Met Gala will ask its attendees to embody the grandeur—and perhaps the dichotomy—of Gilded Age New York. The period, which stretched from 1870 to 1890 (Mark Twain is credited with coining the term in 1873), was one of unprecedented prosperity, cultural change, and industrialization, when both skyscrapers and fortunes seemingly arose overnight.
So, think more Gone With the Wind and less The Great Gatsby.
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Out with the fringe and in with the bustles!
So, without further ado, here are some of the best and no-so-best looks that fit the Met Gala dress code:
1.
Understood the assignment: Blake Lively
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Blake’s gown started off copper and transformed into this blue skirt to mirror the “petina-ing” of the Statue of Liberty. Pretty cool, IMO.
2.
Did not understand the assignment: Amy Schumer
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Listen, I know that Amy thinks the Met Gala is a joke / a waste of time, but then, like, don’t go?
3.
Understood the assignment: Rosalía
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The train! The sleeve! The embellishments! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gworl.
4.
Did not understand the assignment: Kylie Jenner
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Taylor Hill / Getty Images
I could MAYBE make an excuse for the top, but the simple top and shudders backwards baseball cap, this is TRULY disrespectful to Virgil Abloh’s legacy.
5.
Understood the assignment: Kacey Musgraves
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If you’re gonna wear black, this is how you do it! I need to know where to get this feathered fan…
6.
Did not understand the assignment: Austin Butler
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Yaasss! Give us NOTHING!!!
7.
Understood the assignment: Anderson .Paak
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Men! Take notes! It’s a simple silhouette, but it’s all in the details!!!
8.
Did not understand the assignment: Mindy Kaling
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Like, do I love this dress? Yes. Do I think it’s more appropriate for the Emmys and not the Met Gala? Also yes. She looked more “gilded glamour” when she was stealing from the Met Gala versus attending the Met Gala.
9.
Understood the assignment: Chloë Grace Moretz
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I am LIVING for this 19th century-inspired military jacket.
10.
Did not understand the assignment: Kodi Smit-McPhee
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Jeans! JEANS! How was he let on the carpet?
11.
Understood the assignment: Sarah Jessica Parker
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SJP needs to teach a masterclass on how to properly dress on theme to the Met Gala. She! Never! Misses!
12.
Did not understand the assignment: Riz Ahmed
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I understand that this was an homage to the workers of the late 1800s who rich made their money off of, BUT….still. No glamour, no dice.
13.
Understood the assignment: Alicia Keyes
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She took “concrete jungles where dreams are made of” to a whole new level.
14.
Did not understand the assignment: Jack Harlow
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This PAINS ME! I LOVE JACKMAN! But, man he missed the mark. If he needs personal lessons in how to dress on theme, I am available.
15.
Understood the assignment: Nicola Coughlan
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Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images
She is DEF gonna be the talk of the ton after showing up in this look.
16.
Did not understand the assignment: Sebastian Stan
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Now if this was the Camp-themed Met Gala…
17.
Understood the assignment: Billie Eilish
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My kingdom for a bustle!!
18.
Did not understand the assignment: Bradley Cooper
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Why even bother showing up if this is all you’re gonna give?
19.
Understood the assignment: Jasmine Tookes
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This was one of the VERY few jewel-toned looks on the carpet, so even though it’s a simpler silhouette, I had to include because it’s still giving opulence.
20.
Did not understand the assignment: Gigi Hadid
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Cut the cameras…deadass.
21.
Understood the assignment: Yahya Abdul Mateen II
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Candyman? More like DANDYMAN!
22.
Did not understand the assignment: Olivia Rodrigo
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I love Olivia, but this girl needs to fire her stylist, because they have committed one too many offenses against her regarding her wardrobe.
23.
Understood the assignment: Cardi B
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*Alexa, play “Golden” by Harry Styles*
24.
Did not understand the assignment: Hailey Baldwin Bieber
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Despite the feathered trim, this looks was just…underwhelming? Especially compared to the other looks on the carpet.
25.
Understood the assignment: Lizzo
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It’s the golden flute for me.
26.
Did not understand the assignment: Emma Stone
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Could she…not borrow a costume from Cruella?
27.
Understood the assignment: Amber Valletta
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Before Rihanna, there was Amber Valletta, the OG queen of the Met Gala. All hits, no misses.
28.
Did not understand the assignment: HoYeon Jung
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I LOVE MY SQUID GWORL, BUT THIS DIDN’T EVEN COME CLOSE TO HITTING THE MARK.
29.
Understood the assignment: Taylor Hill
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Not enough people are talking about this look. Absolutely stunnin, luv.
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