For an event that’s famous for amazing fashion, where outfits often break the usual rules, we’d expect the creativity to be really high.
And it really is! But sometimes designers and celebrities can take things too far with their accessories and outfits. While this is part of what makes the Met Gala so exciting, there are definitely a few outfits that don’t quite hit the right note.
This year, the dress code was “Tailored For You,” meaning guests were supposed to wear something that shows off menswear or suit styles.
However, some celebrities went way beyond the theme—or didn’t follow it at all.
Here are our top picks for the looks that made us say one word: yikes.
Halle Berry
Everything could’ve worked out so well if the stripes on her dress weren’t see-through. It feels a little bare and incomplete, and it doesn’t even cover her up decently — perhaps a nice silver would’ve been a good finish to the look.
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega can pretty much rock any look, but having so many metallic rulers dangling on her bare skin can’t be the warmest experience.
Jessica Kayll
Jessica Kayll definitely stopped by a flower shop on her way to the Met Gala — and then proceeded to buy everything and stick it all to her white outfit.
The petals are a nice touch, but maybe toning it down would’ve had a better effect.
Cole Escola
Cole Escola feels like an overwhelming dose of summer as the weather warms up — but not in a way that’s welcome. The colors are too bright, and the comedian’s hair has definitely seen better days.
Helen Lasichanh
Did Helen Lasichanh forget to bring her pants?
Don’t get us wrong, she definitely pulls it off, the all-black suits her well. But it seems a little bare with only sheer tights covering her bottom half.
Colman Domingo
And for this year’s Met Gala, Colman Domingo decided to come as an extravagant curtain.
It’s certainly a creative take on this year’s theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, but to us, the robe seems to cover a bit too much, and it definitely looks a little suffocating.
Walton Goggins
The skirt and the patterns on the fabric don’t exactly save the look or make Walton Goggins stand out amongst what is surely a sea of black and white.
Amelia Gray
Underwear is typically supposed to go beneath your clothing, and it definitely doesn’t look good if it’s the other way around. While the rest of Amelia Gray’s outfit isn’t half-bad, this is definitely proof of the former statement.
Doja Cat
Creativity is always something that’s applauded, especially at a fashion event like the Met Gala, but having a bulky seat and an even bulkier leopard print on the front of an outfit is hard to pull off — even for someone like Doja Cat.
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan kind of looks like she’s going to a rock concert instead of the Met Gala. The colors fit her vibe and so does the makeup, but it isn’t exactly on theme here.But as one person said, “that is a femininomenon if i’ve ever seen one omfg.”
Lisa
It’s a fabulous look on her, and she did a great job sticking to the theme. However, the no-pants look isn’t quite working for us just because it feels as if something is missing.
Zuri Hall
It’s just a headache to keep track of everything going on with the dress. The actress unsurprisingly looks stunning, but her outfit looks as if there are too many sleeves with not enough space to put them together.
Natasha Poonawalla
The shape of Natasha Poonawalla’s dress looks exactly like a decorative fountain. With the flare tiers and the dangling pearls, it adds into that image even more.
It also can’t be easy to look around or relax in that neckpiece.
Venus Williams
It sort of looks like Venus Williams had to hurry to the Met Gala after her tennis match, throwing a huge black robe over her uniform.
She still rocks the look, of course. But the two pieces of clothing don’t feel very cohesive.
Jordan CasteelIt
’s just pretty difficult to find a shape for the outfit. There are so many add-ins that it looks a little messy and overwhelming.
Kim Kardashian
From the front, Kim Kardashian’s outfit actually looks quite good with the way it hugs her body, as well as the brief silver accessories. But the low-hanging skirt is making us worried it’ll cause a wardrobe malfunction the moment she sits down.
Natasha Lyonne
Maybe Natasha Lyonne just finds New York’s the Met to be really cold, and we can’t blame her for that. But take away the excessive ruffles around her neck, and you’ve got yourself a great look!
Tracee Ellis Ross
If the pants didn’t bulge out the way they did, Tracee Ellis Ross’ outfit probably would’ve been near perfect. But as it stands, the shape does not suit the rest of the look.
Savannah James
It’s a miracle that Savannah James manages to somewhat pull this off, but we’re cringing just looking at the bottom half of it. How can she even walk in that?
Vittoria Ceretti
Is she cold? Is she hot? We really can’t tell based on the mixed signals the hood and the short skirt are sending.
Michael Braun
Close enough… welcome to the Met Gala, Mickey Mouse!
Now, of course, the design isn’t actually the famous cartoon character but the black, white, and red certainly reminded us of such.
Alicia Keys
The colors and the design are nice, but besides that, it’s a little too much.
Her crazy headpiece and over-the-top scarf-like accessory should probably have been toned down a little.
Gustav Magnar Witzoe
We’re a fan of the suitcase. And we’re a fan of the all-white outfit.
But putting both together doesn’t really go well, in our opinion. Perhaps adding more red to the rest of his jacket and pants could’ve gone a long way because as it stands now, the roses in the suitcase are too attention-grabbing.
Sabrina Carpenter
We’re just wishing the celebrities this year would invest in some pants. It does work well for Sabrina Carpenter’s leotard and blazer, but it could work even better with something to cover her legs.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
We get what Patrick Schwarzenegger was doing with the purse — it does match his belt well. But it just looks strange dangling in his hand.
Pusha T
The excessive jewels by the sleeves of Pusha T’s suit were honestly a genius addition to the whole look, but it looks so much like dandruff or snow that it’s throwing us off
Emma Chamberlain
From the front, Emma Chamberlain’s dress has a nice unique touch to it. But from the back… it all disappears, quite literally.
It seems the tailor ran out of fabric when working on the second half of the outfit
Nicki Minaj
Balance doesn’t really exist with Nicki Minaj’s outfit. The right half of her outfit is too bare and the left half flourishes too much — mixing up the two would’ve helped.
“She’s allergic to serving,” one critic wrote.
Adut Akech
Replacing the neckpiece with a simple necklace probably would’ve saved the look. As it stands now, it seems as if it’s suffocating the model.
Bad Bunny
There is a lot going on here… and it has to do with his accessories, rather than his outfit.
That’s an awfully large bag to carry around, and the yellow doesn’t match with his shirt or suit. Not to mention, the hat looks pretty similar to a bird’s nest.
Simone Biles
Similar to Venus Williams, Simone Biles’ outfit looks very similar to what she would wear as a gymnastic leotard. Yes, the collar, purse, and bow add to it and most would know this is definitely not a sports outfit — but we can’t help thinking that a longer dress would have worked wonders.
Nicole Phelps
Joey King
Janelle Monáe
Vera Wang
Vera Wang usually has such great outfits and we could’ve said the same about this one, if it weren’t for the feathers at the bottom.
Perhaps she just wants to dust any debris on the floor out of her way?
Alex Consani
Hildy Kuryk-Bernstein
Does Hildy Kuryk-Bernstein know she’s attending the Met Gala and not a business meeting?
All jokes aside, the Director of Communications for Vogue Magazine had a great color scheme going on, but it’s the suitcase paired with the suit and pants that look as if she’s going somewhere completely different.
Damson Idris
Myha’la Herrold
Jaden Smith
First wearing a castle on his head at the 2025 Grammys to having a wire wrapped around his face… Jaden Smith certainly knows how to confuse people!