First things first, the Met Gala is ridiculous. It is the most bready of circuses, feeding us with literally nothing but sparkly celebrity sparkling. But, I can also not resist attractive women in suits. And this year’s theme of dandyism and Black tailoring which brought out SO MANY SUITS. Granted, some outfits were suit adjacent. And there were so many jackets over gowns. Or, um, hotpants. But, still, I love a strong shoulder in a smart lapel. I can’t help it! If we’re gonna eat the rich, they might as well look delicious beforehand. Just saying. Anyway, here are some of the tastiest looks of the gala. Like, Zendaya in that white three-piece? Hot damn. And I do not mean that respectfully. (Sorry, Tom Holland.) Oh and also – yeah, tax the rich.
Janelle Monae
This. Is. Art. Periodt.
Tessa Thompson
This is also art, but possibly by Dr. Seuss.
Doechii
I’ve never been into the little pageboy look, until now.
Whoopi Goldberg
This is perhaps my favorite of her red carpet looks. Maybe even more than her Oscar-winning dress in 1991.
Lupita Nyong'o
Seafoam Mary Poppins is working for me.
Lauryn Hill
This is what people mean when they say “like butter.”
Jonquel Jones
The WNBA finals MVP defied gravity indeed.
Breanna Stewart
Now that’s a good teammate, dressing
exactly to theme.
Madonna
Channeling Dietrich is never wrong.
Chappell Roan
Neither is channelling Bowie.
Anna Sawai
I mean, if you’re going to wear the same thing as someone, might as well be Zendaya. Amirite?
Angela Bassett
Just give the Queen her Oscar already.
