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All the 2014 Met Gala Gowns: Prepare Yourselves, Couture Nerds

After last year's punk affair (a concept some celebrities seriously struggled with), the 2014 Met Gala got all classed up with a strict dress code and high-society theme — Charles James: Beyond Fashion. Sporting everything from the classically chic black gown to totally outrageous amounts of sparkle, all our red carpet faves fully committed to making a statement for the sartorial event of the year. Here are all the looks from the steps so far — keep checking back tonight as the pics roll in!

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by Kara McGrath

Anna Wintour

The belle of the ball herself, the Vogue editor-in-chief showed up in a Chanel Haute Couture gown that’s perfectly understated, but still fun enough for this springtime weather NYC is finally experiencing.

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Bee Shaffer

Wintour’s daughter wore a pale blue gown that would honestly be awesome for prom night.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

As expected, SJP went all out with an Audrey-Hepburn-Meets-Grace-Kelly Oscar de la Renta getup that’s great from all angles.

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Kendall Jenner

The fashion-iest of the Jenner/Kardashian clan looks stunning in her mermaid-fit, Topshop (!!) gown.

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Hailee Steinfeld

Going for classic black-and-white, Steinfeld looks perfectly adorable in her Prabal Gurung dress.

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Selena Gomez, DVF, Jessica Alba, & Jessica Joffe

In this star-studded IG, there’s no way to pick a best dressed.

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Lupita Nyong'o

YES. The style star we’ve all been anxiously waiting for left no jaws un-dropped with her Prada dress.

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Zoe Saldana

Saldana stuns in a printed, plunging, Michael Kors gown.

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Karolina Kurkova

Breaking up the black-and-white theme of the night so far, the Victoria’s Secret model hit the carpet in a teal, Marchesa ball gown.

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Suki Waterhouse

Wearing a tiered Burberry gown — she’s the face of the brand’s fragrance — Waterhouse basically floats down the red carpeted stairs.

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Rachel McAdams

Apparently, if they’re not in black-and-white, celebs are jumping on that blush train. McAdams looks sweet and chic in a floor-length gown.

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Chrissy Teigen & John Legend

One of my personal favorite celeb couples, Teigen and Legend were both pictures of perfection in Ralph Lauren.

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Emmy Rossum

Finally, a little color! Rossum’s Carolina Herrera gown is the biggest standout of the night so far.

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Idina Menzel

Keeping it totally classic, Menzel’s feather-fringed gown is so Old Hollywood.

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Allison Williams

Her dress might match the carpet, but this Girls star did anything but blend in to the crowd.

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Shailene Woodley

The Fault In Our Stars actress wears a Rodarte gown that’s the perfect combination of floral and glitzy glamour for springtime.

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Nicole Richie

In a DKNY dress, Richie made slinky work for the red carpet.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

The first short dress of the night, model Huntington-Whiteley’s little number is an awesomely unexpected combo of black, gold, and leopard print.

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Victoria & David Beckham

Double visions in white, the arguably hottest couple on the carpet shines in their matching ensembles.

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Lily Aldridge

Literally dripping with silver, the Victoria’s Secret model rocks her Michael Kors gown.

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Sandra Lee

Food network darling Sandra Lee really went for it in a big, metallic, Dara Lamb dress.

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Arizona Muse

Now this is how how you do crimson on the red carpet.

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Gabrielle Union, Janelle Monae, & Dianna Agron

It’s the classic combo of crop top, cape, and glitter gown.

Zoe Kravitz & Kristen Wiig

In an awesome blonde bob moment, Kravitz and Wiig both went for sleek silhouettes, wearing Topshop and Balenciaga, respectively.

Michelle Williams

It might not be as Met Gala’d out as the rest of the gowns, but Michelle Williams looks as adorable as ever in a short, sequined number.

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Dita Von Teese

Professional bombshell Dita Von Teese didn’t disappoint in a form-fitting, cream-and-crimson gown.

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Anna Kendrick

Funny girl Anna Kendrick schooled us all in how to wear cutouts tonight.

Diane Kruger

Wondering how to do sparkle once you’re past prom age? Here’s your answer.

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Rita Ora

It’s not really an outfit if your shoes don’t match your armband, right?

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Taylor Swift

Guess Meredith didn’t totally demolish Swift’s dress — she looks as classically pretty as ever.

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Katie Holmes

Channeling a Disney Princess, Holmes’s Belle-inspired dress certainly stands out in the sea of black, white, and neutral gowns.

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Elisabeth Olsen

Her off-the-shoulder gown isn’t a perfect fit, but I’ll give Olsen bonus points for those contrasting heels.

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Lena Dunham

Dunham’s dress is short, fun, and totally unique — just like the star herself.

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Emma Stone

Emma Stone rocked the heck out of a Thakoon, colorblocked crop top ensemble — and the best fishtail ever.

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Kate Upton

Upton went for an amazingly Victorian, sheer, black gown by Dolce & Gabbana.

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Claire Danes

Sometimes, simpler can be better, as the Homeland star proves with her velvet bodice and full, blush skirt.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

I appreciate your efforts to stand out, Gyllenhaal, but this one just missed the mark.

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Kim Kardashian

The most anticipated gown of the night (at least in our office) finally arrived at the end of the red carpet! There won’t be nearly as many jokes about Kardashian’s gown this year — she looks simply glamorous in her black and blue dress.

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Lea Michele

Lea Michele’s head-to-toe gold is definitely high-end, but I’m not obsessed with the extra fabric in the middle.

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Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

The Olsen twins showed up to the gala in coordinating, trench-coat-dresses that are giving me total witchy woman vibes.

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Karlie Kloss

Looking like the supermodel that she is, Kloss pulls of leather gloves like no one else could.

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Beyonce

Far more goth than usual, Beyonce looks as sexy as ever.

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Cara Delevingne

Who better than Cara Delevingne to be the only girl on the carpet wearing pants?

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Kristen Stewart

K. Stew looks as happy as ever to grace the Met red carpet.

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