The MET Gala: Ball Gowns A Plenty!

Just because we loved the looks oh so much, let's go back in time and remind ourselves of last year's epic MET Gala. The Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibit was the dress code, making it the most formal one yet. Made famous for his lavish detailed draping and voluminous ball gowns, James’ designs exuded glamour. The “Great American Courtier’s” designs are the perfect inspiration for an event as extravagant as the MET Gala.

Gorgeous, enchanting, stunning and fun are just a few words to describe the fashions seen. Floor sweeping ball gowns reigned supreme but we did catch a few ladies discarding the theme by sporting sleek silhouettes and mini dresses. They didn’t skimp on hair, make-up, and accessories either. We saw elegant updos, bold braids, polished waves, high impact lips in red and burgundy and decorative headpieces like Lupita Nyong’O rocking a headband and Beyonce tackling netting.

The stand out of the night, however was shockingly enough designer Zac Posen, dressing seven of the women in attendance. Posen’s aesthetic is very similar to Charles James’, so it is no wonder Maggie Q, Sarah Silverman, Liu Wen, Karen Elson and Arizona Muse all graced the red carpet in the infamous voluminous ball gowns. Straying from the others but sticking with the ample fabric dictum, Dita Von Teese and Alicia Quarles opted for the mermaid silhouette and looked spectacular.