2021 Met Gala best and worst dressed

Corinthiann St. Andry, Entertainment Editor|Sep 29, 2021

Alexa Bu

Celebrities attend the Met Gala on Sept. 13, and they pick looks for the theme ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’. There were several best dressed and worst dressed celebrities.

Two and a half years later, the Met Gala finally returns. The 2020 Met Gala was canceled, and the 2021 Met Gala was postponed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sept. 13, celebrities and designers brought their A-game for the theme ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’. Of course, as always, there were two sides: the best dressed and the worst dressed.

Let’s dive into the miraculous and the atrocious looks of the 2021 Met Gala:

BEST DRESSED

Rihanna: blanket couture
Although she arrived late, fashionably at that, Rihanna’s Balenciaga outfit was a masterpiece. She added a beanie for an extra pop of casualty. Though it may look like a blanket, Rihanna can always pull anything off. As she once said, “She can beat me, but she can’t beat my outfit.”

Rihanna attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a black puffy dress by Balenciaga accessorized with diamond jewelry and a beanie. (Corinthiann St.Andry)

Normani: modern day renaissance princess
Normani stunned in a mustard yellow ball gown by Valentino. The mustard yellow color complemented the singer’s complexion and personality. As always, Normani’s fashionista style never disappoints.

Normani attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a mustard yellow ball gown by Valentino. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Pharrell Williams: a cowboy with style
Williams dazzled the crowd in a leather button-up and trousers by Chanel. He matched with his spouse Helen Lasichanh, and they both looked stunning. Their leather ensembles stood out from the crowd by adding a bit of leather spice instead of a normal tux.

Pharrell Williams attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. He wears a cowboy-like suit by Chanel. He accessorizes with sunglasses and cowboy boots. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Lili Reinhart: flower Goddess
The intricate design of this dress and the flowers placed around the bodice all the way onto the train is just a chef’s kiss. Christian Siriano did an absolutely amazing job designing this dress and Reinhart did a spectacular job making this dress look extravagant.

Lili Reinhart attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a flowery ensemble by Christian Siriano. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Olivia Rodrigo: spicy jumpsuit
Rodrigo did not disappoint in this sheer, fuzzy jumpsuit by Saint Laurent. It was elegant and scandalous at the same time. The fur added a stylish accent while the sheer lace added a scandalous touch. Not bad for the singer’s first Met Gala.

Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a fuzzy lace black jumpsuit by Saint Laurent. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Iman: sun goddess
Supermodel Iman stunned in a white and gold jumpsuit with a ball gown-like girdle by Dolce&Gabbana x Harris Reed topped with a feathered headdress. The goddess-like ensemble made a statement at this year’s Met Gala.

Iman attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a jumpsuit with a ballgown-like girdle by Dolce&Gabbana x Harris Reed. She accessorizes with a feathered headpiece. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Lil Nas X: three golden masterpieces
As expected, Lil Nas X amazed in all three of his outfits by Versace. His gold, shimmer patterned jumpsuit outfit was jaw-dropping as well as his full on golden armour suit. His cape outfit was giving Rihanna 2018 Met Gala vibes. Overall, his three outfits blew away the crowd.

Lil Nas X attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. He wears a golden cape by Versace. Later on he reveals two more outfits throughout the night. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

WORST DRESSED

Kim Kardashian: slenderman’s funeral
I guess Kim wanted Halloween to come earlier? She wore an all black ensemble that covered her entire body and her face. This look was boring and disappointing as Kim always comes through with her Met Gala outfits. Though, she does get a C+ for being able to walk around in that monstrosity.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears an all black outfit by Balenciaga. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Addison Rae: prom dress
Rae did not shine more dazzle in her plain red Tom Ford prom dress. She had one of the most basic looks of the night.

Addison Rae attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a red flowy dress by Tom Ford. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Kim Petras: horse girl energy
I think we know now that she likes horses. Petras’s look did not fit the theme or the Met Gala itself.

Kim Petras attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a blue floral ballgown with a horse head on the bodice by Collina Strada. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Emma Chamberlain: grandma’s drapes
Chamberlain the fashionista lost her fashionista style for this year’s Met Gala. The way the dress drapes off to one side is unflattering and looks like grandma’s drapes.

Emma Chamberlain attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a cutout dress by Louis Vuitton. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Rosalía: fringe cringe
This outfit was disappointing on so many levels. There was so much expectation for Rosalía to be one of the best dressed, but this fringe outfit was too much of everything.

Rosalía attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a bodycon dress with a fringe red cape by Rick Owens. She accessorizes with knee-high boots. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Anja Rubik: the classic unfinished look
Maybe Saint Laurent did not have time to finish Rubik’s outfit? This outfit was underwhelming and drab.

Anja Rubik attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. She wears a lace outfit with fur trim by Saint Laurent. (Corinthiann St. Andry)

Frank Ocean: Shrek’s babysitter
We appreciate Ocean for taking care of one of Shrek’s little ones, but the tux was bland and the green hair was not it.

Frank Ocean attends the 2021 Met Gala on Sept. 13. He wears a black jacket with trousers by Prada. He accessorizes with a doll named Cody. (Corinthiann St. Andry)