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Best and Worst Dressed at The Met Gala

Alexandra NymanBy Alexandra NymanMay 10, 20256 Mins Read
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Each year, the Met Gala serves as fashion’s grandest stage—where couture meets concept, and where a single hemline or headpiece can spark global conversation. For 2025, guests ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art under the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a tribute to the centuries-spanning artistry and identity rooted in Black sartorial expression. With a dress code dubbed “Tailored for You,” the red carpet was a parade of personal interpretations—some poetic, some perplexing, and a few destined for fashion history.

From exquisitely embroidered suits to architectural gowns that blurred the line between tradition and reinvention, the night celebrated the power of style as both armor and art. But as with every Met Gala, not all ensembles hit the mark. Below, we break down the best-dressed stars who flawlessly tailored their looks to the theme—and the ones who, despite good intentions, got lost somewhere between concept and couture.

Best Dressed:

Janelle Monáe delivered one of the most unforgettable moments of the 2025 Met Gala, arriving in a “walking cinema” masterpiece that embodied the night’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Dressed in a custom Thom Browne x Paul Tazewell ensemble, Monáe’s look was a mind-bending celebration of Black dandyism, complete with bold stripes, sharp tailoring, and a dramatic outfit reveal that showcased their flair for performance and transformation. Accessorized with a bespoke ethical diamond brooch crafted in collaboration with 1800 Tequila, Monáe not only honored fashion history but also fused artistry, culture, and social consciousness into a look that was—as they put it—“superfine.”

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Laura Harrier’s 2025 Met Gala look was a masterclass in reimagined menswear, blending the structure of a waistcoat and trousers with the elegance of high fashion. Designed by Zac Posen for Gap Studio, the ensemble featured airy, dramatic sleeves, a sharply cinched waist, and billowing silk satin trousers that nodded to both workwear and aristocratic flair. Inspired by family photographs of her father and grandfather in their Sunday best, the look was a modern tribute to Black dandyism—elevated by Harrier’s regal presence and finished with pearls and luminous makeup by L’Oréal Paris. It was proof that tailoring can be both personal and poetic.

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Zoe Saldaña turned heads with a sculptural Thom Browne creation that masterfully blended suiting elements with couture finesse. Her gown featured a black ribbed corset bodice shaped like a tailored suit, complete with sharp white sequined collar, button-down detailing, and extended sleeves that echoed classic menswear. The look continued into a floor-length skirt that mirrored the bodice’s structured elegance, creating a seamless fusion of power and polish. Styled with silver earrings, a diamond ring, and a bold red manicure, Saldaña’s ensemble was a showcase of her continued reign as a red carpet icon.

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Lupita Nyong’o’s hair was a breathtaking ode to ancestry and artistry, transforming natural hair into haute couture. Crafted by Vernon François, the intricate ponytail reflected the evening’s theme through meticulous structure, intentional shape, and subtle embellishments that echoed the precision of a master tailor. With a foundation built on scalp care and flexible styling, the look honored Black dandyism as both elegance and rebellion—melding heritage, discipline, and resistance into a sculptural masterpiece. It wasn’t just a hairstyle; it was living, breathing couture.

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Tessa Thompson’s look was a triumphant return to the red carpet, seamlessly blending high fashion with cultural homage. Clad in a custom ivory molded panier tuxedo gown by Atelier Prabal Gurung, Thompson redefined tailoring with a sculptural silhouette that married the elegance of 18th-century fashion with the sharpness of a modern tuxedo. Accented by a tilted beaded Stephen Jones hat and a poignant church fan bearing the image of André Leon Talley, her ensemble honored the legacy of Black dandyism while paying tribute to Black church fashion and fashion history itself. It was bold, reverent, and unmistakably Tessa—a reminder of the red carpet magic only she can bring.

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Worst Dressed:

Despite her long-awaited return to the Met Gala after a 12-year hiatus, Heidi Klum unfortunately landed on the worst dressed list of the night. While the 2025 theme—Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—called for bold statements and cultural homage through reimagined tailoring, Klum’s strapless black Vetements gown fell flat. Described as “simple but perfectly tailored,” the look lacked the imagination, relevance, and risk we’ve come to expect from the former Project Runway and current Making the Cut host. With fabric merely draped and flowing down the back, the gown read more like a last-minute cocktail party option than a couture celebration. For someone who built a career judging fashion innovation, this uninspired ensemble was a major misstep on fashion’s biggest night.

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While Amelia Gray Hamlin and her stylist may have aimed for bold homage, the result was one of the most misguided looks on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet. Her custom red lace Valentino bodysuit, paired with a cropped tuxedo jacket and high-cut briefs, looked more like a bargain-bin lingerie costume than a high-fashion tribute. Despite lofty inspirations drawn from icons like Prince and André Leon Talley, the execution felt cheap, overly literal, and wildly out of sync with the evening’s refined, tailoring-focused aesthetic. The addition of a lace durag-turned-train and Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses only amplified the dissonance—less Harlem Renaissance, more Halloween misfire. In a room full of artistry and nuance, Hamlin’s look lacked the grace, depth, and tailoring the theme called for, landing her firmly at the bottom of the best-dressed list.

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Precious Lee‘s look was a major miss on a night that demanded elegance, innovation, and reverence to the theme. Instead, she arrived in a glittering bodysuit that looked more Shein than couture—cheaply styled and painfully out of place. Paired with an oversized leopard-print cape, chunky Charles & Keith platforms, and flashy De Beers jewelry, the ensemble felt more suited for a girls’ night out than fashion’s most prestigious red carpet. While Lee is known for bold choices, this look lacked cohesion, sophistication, and—most importantly—any real connection to the night’s celebration of Black tailoring and dandyism. It was all flash, no finesse.

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What did you think? Did we hit or miss on our best and worst dress selections for the 2025 MET Gala?


The 2025 Met Gala Series by Alexandra Nyman:

  • Best and Worst Dressed at The Met Gala: Sober Edition
  • The Met Gala Best and Worst Dressed Menswear
  • Best And Worst Dressed At The Met Gala: Plus Size Edition
  • Unpacking The MET Gala 2025 Theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Walk Your Talk Throwback: Check out the MET Gala recap from 2024:

  • Sobriety Had a Major Moment at the 2024 MET Gala
  • The Best and Worst Looks of the 2024 MET Gala
  • Best Dressed Men at the 2024 MET Gala

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WALK YOUR TALK is The Sober Curator’s style destination for those redefining what it means to live vibrantly alcohol-free. From runway-ready ensembles to effortless everyday glam, we celebrate confidence, clarity, and the joy of dressing boldly without the pre-funk or party drinks.

More than a fashion column, Walk Your Talk highlights curated finds from our #ADDTOCART section, spotlights sober-owned small businesses, and showcases unique merch that makes your alcohol-free journey unapologetically chic. We proudly partner with the Break Free Foundation, bringing sobriety’s brilliance to the runway during New York Fashion Week and beyond.

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