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At The 2014 Met Gala, SJP, Anna Kendrick, and More Make Black And White Dresses Pop

The Met Gala finally happened, and with it a host of celebrities channeling the venerable couturier Charles James. The designer's gorgeous, luxe aesthetic inspired a white tie theme for gents, and it appears that the Ball's female attendees have channeled the theme, causing an abundance of black and white styles on the carpet. Here are the best (and worst), black and white looks from the Met Ball.

by Tyler Atwood

Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta

Yet again, I bow down at the altar of Oscar de la Renta for giving us this showstopping black and white number.

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Hailee Steinfeld in Prabal Gurung

The actress looks elegant beyond her years in a streamlined gown.

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Jessica Pare in Michael Kors

The Mad Men actress glowed in a strapless, mermaid-style black and white gown.

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Zoe Saldana in Michael Kors

Lesser mortals could never pull off the decidedly unconventional shape of Zoe Saldana’s gown, but she looks absolutely radiant.

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Sandra Lee in Dara Lamb

There are few words that can accurately describe how outrageous Sandra Lee’s gown is. I’ve overdosed on fairytale couture from this dress alone.

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Lauren Bush Lauren in Ralph Lauren

Lauren Bush Lauren channeled Caroline Bisset Kennedy and Gwyneth Paltrow circa 1996 in a white ruffled slip dress.

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Anna Kendrick in Gilles Mendel

Anna Kendrick gave a whole new meaning to white tie dressing with her Gilles Mendel gown.

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Katie Couric

Katie Couric’s strapless gown may not be adventurous, but it certainly makes the journalist look beautiful.

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Giuliana Rancic in Zac Posen

Giuliana Rancic brings the ’20s back with her slinky Zac Posen gown.

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Victoria Beckham

Posh cut a slim figure in a white column gown.

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Kate Upton in Dolce and Gabba

Normally, Kate Upton has an eye for what looks stunning on her frame, but this overwhelming gown is simply too much.

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