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The Best And Worst Dressed At The 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” had the potential to be a bold and stylish tribute, but led to a surprisingly safe red carpet.

By Carmen Schober1 min read
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The theme honored the sharp, expressive world of "black tailoring." Interesting on paper, but it translated into a whole lot of pantsuits. To be fair, tailoring can be transformative. At its best, it commands attention without saying a word. But the keyword here is best, and not everyone came dressed for distinction.

Some attendees seemed trapped in the same silhouette: sleek, severe, and forgettable. But there were plenty of stunning standouts, especially among the stars who chose to soften the stiffness and embrace a more feminine edge.

Best Dressed

Gigi Hadid

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Sofia Richie

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Lana Del Rey

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Lupita Nyong'o

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Hailey Bieber

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Shakira

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Sydney Sweeney

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Imaan Hammam

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Sabrina Carpenter

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Jennie

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Monica Barbaro

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Kiara Advani 

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Serena Williams

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Kim Kardashian

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Worst Dressed

Doja Cat

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Aimee Lou Wood

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Miley Cyrus

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Precious Lee

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Amelia Gray

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Alton Mason

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Natasha Lyons

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Alicia Keys

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Chappell Roan

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Lorde

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