Fashion
The 2015 Met Gala Best Dressed Were Predictably OTT, But These Stars Just Nailed Their Haute Couture Looks
The annual Met Museum Ball always brings out the most sophisticated and glamorous ensembles — which means the Met Gala's best dressed are probably the best dressed of any event all year. The evening's attendees include a mix of designers, celebrities, and other dignitaries so there's absolutely no holding back when it comes to choosing the gutsiest, most creative gowns, and this year was no different.
The theme of the night was "China: Through The Looking Glass" and celebs showed out in swaths of red, ornate embroidery, mandarin collars, and — thankfully — some contemporary Chinese designers. In a night full of gorgeous gowns, it took a little something extra to truly shine and stand out. Peruse the 16 stars who were the best of the best here.
Rihanna
The best dressed list isn’t in any order per se, but Rihanna undoubtedly has to be first. This gown screams, “BOW DOWN.”
Jennifer Lawrence
J.Law looked elegant and stylishly on-theme without looking like she was wearing a costume. This look is mature, sexy, and refined.
Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan’s look is elegant with a twist and the oxblood hue of her dress helps her stand out in the sea of red.
Emily Ratajkowski
This look is sleek with clean lines, but the intricate embroidery and gold sandals pump it up and make it glam.
Solange
Never one to shy away from a sartorial risk, Solange looked stunning in this architectural gown.
Amal Clooney
Mixing feminine layers with hardware in bold red is the recipe for a winning look.
Janelle Monae
The tasteful Mandarin collar paired with the show-stopping cape that still adheres to Monae’s black and white palette. She looks regal.
Poppy Delvingne
Poppy dressed in poppies and it was glorious. Her dress oozed glam and was gorgeously voluminous.
Diane Kreuger
Anyone who can pull of embellished sheer pants with a train deserves all of the praise.
Kerri Russell
Russell went full-on vamp in this dress that’s part scaly, part feathery and all gorgeous.
Lizzy Caplan
The draping and the details on this dress are so incredibly luxe, making Ms. L look beyond elegant.
Sienna Miller
How do you wear a suit without it looking tired? Let Sienna Miller be your inspo: sparkle, a tasseled cumberbund, and no shirt. She rocked it so hard.
FKA Twigs
Only Twigs could pull this graphic applique dress off and she does it brilliantly.
Helen Mirren
Tastefully on theme and in a dress that is masterfully tailored, the Dame is looking every bit royal.
Zendaya
The sun rises in The East and also on Zendaya’s dress, but what really makes this outfit is that spangled crown and arm cuff.
Beyonce
Theme? Beyonce doesn’t care about your theme; she’s just gonna rock her body in this sheer jewel encrusted stunner.
