Met Gala

7 Stunning Plus-Size Looks From The 2023 Met Gala

Pearls, trains, feathers, and more.

by Allie Fasanella
Ashley Graham arrives for the 2023 Met Gala
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Every year at the Met Gala, A-listers bring their best for fashion’s biggest night. At 2023’s event, plus-size stars were behind some of the night’s best looks. Tap through to see stunning ‘fits from Lizzo, Paloma Elsesser, and more.

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Catwalk queen Precious Lee slayed a black Fendi gown with a Barbie pink train. Leather opera gloves, a matching headband, and a fuchsia Baguette completed the look.
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British designer Harris Reed drew inspiration from '80s Chanel Haute Couture to create Ashley Graham’s dazzling satin and velvet ball gown.
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Lizzo walked the Met steps in a vintage, pearl-embellished Chanel gown sourced from the iconic house’s Fall 1991 collection.
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Paloma Elsesser’s navy blue column gown featured embellished shoulders, a long train, and a feathered hem — all designed by Raul Lopez of Luar.
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Harvey Guillén wore a pastel pink tweed suit with 3D flowers and a train. Christian Siriano designed the romantic ensemble for his Met debut.
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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson wowed in a Coachtopia dress made of remnants from Coach’s Fall 2020 line. It had vintage lace and sequins crafted from water bottles.
Honoring the theme, Brian Tyree Henry dressed in a flamboyant look with ruffles and pearl necklaces from Karl Lagerfeld’s eponymous brand.