#MetroStyleWatch: The Best Dressed Ladies At 2021 Met Gala
History is once again made at the Met Gala!
Thoughtfully referred to as fashion’s heavy-hitting equivalent of the Oscars, the Met Gala is known for having the most memorable outfits in history. This year, the fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City welcomed stars, creatives, and other colossal names in the fashion industry to celebrate this year’s two-part exhibition, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion and In America: An Anthology of Fashion. At the core of this year’s red carpet are homegrown fashion motifs and tons of American references. Our best dressed list is made up of the top celebrities who chose to embody the theme of American style, whether through iconic and flashy ensembles to discreet nods to anything American.
As one of the first people to arrive and this year's co-chair, Billie Eilish scored an instant spot in our best dressed list with her second skin-like Oscar de la Renta gown. Don’t you think that she looked like a spitting image of Marilyn Monroe in that larger-than-life nude gown? Kendall Jenner also laid out her references right with a crystallized ensemble inspired by Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, no doubt an American classic! If in case you’re looking for looks that screamed American down to the core, just take a look at Jennifer Lopez, Iman, and Lorde’s ensembles.
Take a good look at the gallery down below to see more of our favorite looks from this year’s Met Gala. Make sure to check out our top picks for show-stopping looks as well!
Met Gala 2021 Best Dressed
Met Gala 2021 Best Dressed
Kaia Gerber in Oscar de la Renta
You’d have to have an eye for detail to notice that Kaia Gerber recreated the Halston gown that Bianca Jagger previously wore to the Met Gala in 1981! From the cutouts down to the poof of the dress, this look makes our hearts melt.
Emily Blunt in Miu Miu
If there’s anyone in the red carpet that channels the Statue of Liberty so perfectly, it would be Emily Blunt in this shimmering Miu Miu ensemble.
Ciara in Peter Dundas
Nothing screams more American than American footballl and Ciara knows this. She actually wore her husband’s Super Bowl jersey number to the Met Gala!
Karlie Kloss in Carolina Herrera
Looking every bit of an American rose, Karlie Kloss donned a striking red ensemble from Carolina Herrera.
Carey Mulligan in Valentino
Valentino always makes the most over-the-top gowns and it’s only fitting to have one that represents Barbie so well on Carey Mulligan.
Lorde in Bode
Simple yet meaningful enough to be memorable, Lorde looked immaculate in this American-Indian inspired ensemble by Bode.
Iman in Harris Reed
Here’s something to wow your sense! Iman’s feathered three-part ensemble by Harris Reed is definitely one for the books.
Billie Eilish in Oscar de la Renta
Did someone say legendary? Billie Eilish is looking every bit of a superstar in this captivating nude gown by Oscar de la Renta. This look just screams Marilyn Monroe down to a T.
Kendall Jenner in Givenchy
We always love a classic film reference. Kendall Jenner is taking her supermodel red carpet look to a whole another level with this Eliza Doolittle-inspired look that is based on the American classic film 'My Fair Lady'!
Jennifer Lopez in Ralph Lauren
Jennifer Lopez wins this year’s coveted spot with this wild wild west ensemble by Ralph Lauren. From the hat down to the fabric of the dress, this look is what American dreams are made of.
Art by Raff Colmenar
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