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The Best Black Tailored Dresses At the 2025 Met Gala

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The 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honored the history and artistry of Black dandyism and menswear-inspired tailoring. While the spotlight was largely on sharply tailored suits and structured ensembles, a handful of leading ladies redefined what tailoring could mean—opting for tailored gowns that offered structure, precision, and drama through a distinctly feminine lens.Miley Cyrus, Nicole Kidman, Lana Del Rey, Kim Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner may not have worn suits, but their gowns embraced impeccable craftsmanship, fitted silhouettes, and sartorial elegance that aligned with the spirit of the theme. Here’s how each woman stood out with their interpretation of tailored glamour:<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1746513325343METRO Banners-28.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>From left: Kylie Jenner, Nicole Kidman, Lana del Rey, Miley Cyrus, and Kim Kardashian</div><div> </div>Miley Cyrus, returning to the Met steps after years away, embraced her rockstar edge in a skin-tight, crocodile-textured leather crop top and a voluminous high-waisted black skirt by Alaïa, paired with a bold Cartier choker and a slick braided ponytail—equal parts punk and polish. Nicole Kidman brought haute couture grandeur in a Balenciaga Couture gown inspired by a 1952 Cristóbal Balenciaga archival design. The dress featured a tightly contoured Basque bodice, scalloped picot embroidery, layered tulle petticoats, and oversized silk bow belts. Her sharp, two-tone mullet and sheer black gloves added a moody, modern twist to the vintage framework.<div> </div>Lana Del Rey evoked haunting beauty in a dark Valentino look by Alessandro Michele. Kim Kardashian turned heads in a custom Chrome Hearts ensemble: a leather, crocodile-embossed corset vest paired with a daringly low-slung skirt that flared into a sweeping train. Her accessories—layered diamond chokers, silver chain belts, and a dramatic wide-brim hat—channelled both biker couture and baroque tailoring. Rounding out the group was Kylie Jenner, who stunned in a sharp yet sultry Ferragamo gown featuring a tuxedo-inspired corseted bodice and high-slit skirt. She added sheer gloves, silver drop earrings, and a removable silky scarf, embracing the “dark feminine” aesthetic while honoring the night’s tailored theme. Together, these women proved that tailoring, even in gown form, can be powerful, personal, and supremely stylish.<div> </div><div>Photos from @justjared</div>

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#MetroStyleWatch: The Best Black Tailored Dresses At the 2025 Met Gala

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Published May 06, 2025 02:42 PM PHT

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