This event didn't earn the nickname "nerd prom" for nothing — the outfits at the 2016 White House Correspondents' Dinner are so on point. I'm not exactly surprised considering the ultra stylish guest list this year. Model-of-the-moment Kendall Jenner is slated to attend, alongside fashion veterans like Rachel McAdams, Kerry Washington, and, naturally, First Lady Michelle Obama, who always owns every formal occasion. It's destined to be an incredibly stylin' night.
The fashion at the WHCD is bound to be significantly more tame than at many other red carpet events, but that doesn't mean it can't be incredible. You can expect to see lots of classic silhouettes, bold patterns, and high-wattage embellishments, plus a heavy dose of glamorous patriotism if past dinners are to be believed. Just because we won't be seeing Miley Cyrus in pasties doesn't mean we won't be having fun. I, for one, am always excited to see how celebrities interpret White House appropriate formalwear. Spending an evening with the President and a host of other hugely influential people certainly sounds like an occasion to pull out all the stops to me.
There's something for the politically and fashionably minded alike at this event, so be sure to follow along and check out every single look from the evening's festivities.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren's Prince tattoo brought the whole house down.
Michelle Obama
The First Lady didn't walk the red carpet, but her outfit is amazing.
Kerry Washington
Stunner, as always.
Kendall Jenner
Loving that '90s pony, Ken.
Shonda Rimes
#Queen.
Emma Watson
YES. YES. YES.
Madeleine Albright
Literally this is just a list of my favorite people.
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer
Yassssss kweens.
Karlie Kloss
Way to literally look like a goddess, Karlie.
Neve Campbell
These floor length gowns are too good.
Rachel McAdams
#ChokersForPresident.
Hope Solo
The soccer star stuns in lavender.
Bill Nye
I assume this bow tie is from his own collection.
Arianna Huffington & DJ Khaled
Are these two friends? I guess so.
Aretha Franklin
Legend.
Adriana Lima
Always a power move to wear red on the carpet. Loving that metal clutch, too (it's by Nancy Gonzalez, FYI).
Jenna Fischer
All about that red and white, but mostly blue.
Priyanka Chopra
This tiered number is one of my favorite of the night.
Ashley Graham
See? And paired with David Yurman jewels, this look just shines.
Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith
Selfie-taking Jada and Will were probably the biggest hit of the night.
Bernie Sanders
Tuxe, schmucks.
Marissa Mayer
Stunning.
Christy Turlington Burns
Babe 4 ever.
Lala & Carmelo Anthony
Digging that fuschia dress.
Jamie Alexander
Did she get dressed with Kendall?
Gayle King
Such a pretty color dress!
Candace Cameron-Bure
Florals? For spring? Actually, this gown does seem kinda groundbreaking.
Emily Ratajkowski
Oh, so does this one.
Vivica A. Fox
Stunner.
Gabrielle Union
As the commentators on CSPAN said, "navy is totally a thing."
Nina Dobrev
So pretty.
Raven-Simone
Best suit of the night? Probably.
Michelle Dockery
The prettiest color on the carpet, for sure.
Rosario Dawson
A flawless LBD moment.
AnnaLynne McCord
Pretty obsessed with this dress, TBH.
Constance Zimmer
The House Of Cards star brought it big time.
Tom Hiddleston & Carrie Fisher & Carrie's Dog
The winners of the night, obviously.
Nikki Bella
Loving the blue and white with that fuchsia lip!
Tony Goldwyn
Too cute! I'm sure we'll be seeing lots of black and white suits tonight.
