As the most anticipated fashion event of the year, the Met Gala is a star-studded affair that is eagerly awaited for months. Each year, there is a theme that guests can interpret to their own taste. The theme for 2025 is “Ultra-Sophisticated: Tailored Styles in Black.”
We’ve already rounded up some of the best looks from the 2025 Met Gala (there are so many to choose from), but we wanted to tell you about a little trend spotted on the blue carpet in New York this year. I know what you’re thinking: How can we possibly replicate the tailored looks that are so often seen at this A-lister event? Well, the key lies in one piece: the dress.
Although the theme was tailoring, many guests, including Rihanna, who announced her third pregnancy, Miley Cyrus, Venus Williams, and supermodel Ashley Graham, made a point of wearing dresses. Rihanna and Ashley chose well-placed pinstripe styles, Miley went for a fluffy style, and Venus went for a mesh pleated style.
Whichever dress they chose, they paired it with a top or blazer. So, we’re telling you, this summer, stop wearing jeans and a pretty top and try a skirt and a pretty top. Here’s some inspiration from some of the most stylish women at the 2025 Met Gala and how to try them.
Ashley Graham took the classic pinstripe suit to a whole new level in a custom Boss suit, with a front slit and floor-length skirt, a slim-fitting V-neck top, and a bustier top. The supermodel took the look beyond the boardroom, as she accessorized with a pair of shiny silver Roger Vivier heels.
While this look is blue carpet appropriate, you can easily pair it with a long, slim-fitting shift skirt, a t-shirt, and ballet flats for an effortless work look in your daily life.
When Rihanna announced she was pregnant with her third child, she wore a custom Marc Jacobs bodysuit, a cropped blazer, and a pinstripe slim-fit skirt that tied at the back for a fluffy feel. While this isn’t your everyday Tesco outfit, there are elements you can borrow to create a more sophisticated look. A halter-strap bodysuit paired with a maxi skirt and sandals is perfect for all the upcoming events this season.
While this is a version of Anne Hathaway’s Met Gala haute Carolina Herrera skirt and shirt, the pattern of pairing a fancy skirt with a crisp white shirt is something we can all copy. In fact, it doesn’t even have to be a fancy skirt – any mini, midi or maxi skirt can easily be paired with a crisp white shirt.
Venus Williams channeled the essence of tennis at the Met Gala in a custom Lacoste look. We particularly love this pleated skirt paired with a polo shirt. Again, this is an easy formula to replicate: opt for a pleated mini skirt instead of a skirt with a floor-length skirt and pair it with a polo shirt or even a rugby shirt. Complete the look with a pair of loafers or ballet flats.
We’ve been raving about Miley Cyrus as the style icon of 2025, and this look is the icing on the cake. The singer wore a custom Alaïa gown with a structured leather top and a flowy, puffy skirt, a look that’s chic and stylish for any occasion. You can also easily pull off this look with a more fitted top or a cropped blazer paired with a puffy skirt for an alternative wedding guest look.
Feeling inspired? Ditch your jeans and try a summer skirt and a pretty top.