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12 Celebs Who Missed The Mark On This Year's Met Gala Theme

Theme police, assemble.

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by Natasha Jokic

BuzzFeed Staff

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Arguably, the theme of the 2025 Met Gala — Tailored for You — is one of the easiest in recent memory to claim you attempted. After all, just showing up in a black suit would technically fit the bill. It might be dull, but such is life.

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But of course, there is much more to the theme than a Boring Black Suit™. The museum's Costume Institute's exhibit this year is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, so looks should ideally further celebrate Black excellence in fashion and the style of Black dandyism. Some people rose to the challenge remarkably, such as Teyana Taylor, Zendaya, and Rihanna.

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Others, presumably, saw the theme as more optional. A quick note! Just because a look is not on theme does not mean it doesn't look good (editor, you are welcome for the triple negative). Conversely, a look that is on theme can still look more like an outfit to wear to the Deloitte Christmas party than the Met Gala.

A woman on a red carpet wears a tailored black blazer dress with heels, surrounded by flowers and photographers
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But, without further ado, here are some celebs who went off-theme this year:

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1. Sydney Sweeney

Person in an elegant, sparkling black gown with a keyhole neckline poses on a starry-themed carpet, surrounded by photographers
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Sydney's Miu Miu dress is an homage to Kim Novak, specifically a gown she wore in the 1968 movie The Legend of Lylah Clare. Sydney is playing Kim in a movie directed by Gala co-chair Colman Domingo, so the link to the theme is tenuous at best.  

2. Maya Hawke

Individual in an elegant, sleeveless gown with a flowing cape poses on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers and floral backdrop
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The look is custom Prada. Not super sure what the intent was here.

3. Sadie Sink

Celebrity on red carpet in an elegant black gown with a lace shawl and long train, smiling for photos with floral backdrop
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Admittedly, I've flip-flopped on whether or not this Prada bodice really evokes good tailoring. 

4. Diana Ross

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The icon decided to attend the gala last-minute and wore a garment embroidered with the names of all her children and grandchildren. A jaw-dropping moment! But oh no, it's me, the theme police.

5. Sha’Carri Richardson

Person in elegant gown with intricate lace and ruffles poses confidently on floral-themed steps surrounded by photographers
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Sure, one could argue that the embellishments constitute an ode to dandyism. 

6. Sofia Richie Grainge

Person in an elegant floor-length gown poses on a floral-themed staircase at a formal event, surrounded by photographers and onlookers
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According to Vogue, the Tommy Hilfiger bow is a nod to dandyism...I cannot see it.

7. Georgina Rodríguez

Person in an elegant, sleeveless black gown with a high slit on a floral-themed staircase, possibly at a formal celebrity event
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I mean...it's a Vetements slip.

8. Saquon Barkley

Person in a classic tuxedo at a star-studded event, posing on a floral-patterned carpet with photographers in the background
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The Eagles star is on this list because of how ill-fitting his suit is. Sorry. 

9. Shakira

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The poor woman kept being jabbed with needles as she was sewn into her Prabal Gurung gown.

10. Natasha Lyonne

Person in a flowing, ruffled gown poses on a floral-adorned staircase amid photographers
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Obviously, anyone named Natasha is gorgeous and stunning. Not sure I'm seeing tailoring, though...

11. Vera Wang

Person in a stylish gown with a deep neckline and feathered hem, wearing sunglasses, posing on a floral-patterned carpet
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Can you guess who she wore?

12. Finally, Heidi Klum

Celebrity in an elegant, long black dress on a floral-adorned staircase, posing for cameras at an event
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Yes, I know that her Vetements dress is actually made from suit fabric from 1798. I just don't think it fits well. Sue me!

Think I got any of these way wrong? Or have your own takes on the night's looks? LMK in the comments!

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