Every year, we excitedly wait for both the Met Gala’s theme announcement and the Met Gala red carpet itself. The Met Gala has always been marked on our calendars, as the day we set aside time to look at one of fashion’s biggest events. Without fail, fashion’s biggest night revives everyone’s love for grandiose looks. Years after the night, we still daydream about the grand gowns and costumes some of our favorite celebrities wore — many of which include the dresses Blake Lively has worn.
Ever since her first appearance at the Met Gala nearly 15 years ago, Lively has wowed in daring, colorful gowns that perfectly symbolize each theme. Recently, it was announced that she will be one of the co-chairs for the upcoming 2022 Met Gala with her husband Ryan Reynolds, along with former Oscar host Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The upcoming Met Gala will take place on May 2, and we for one can’t wait.
To honor this special occasion, let’s look back at all of her looks. From her very first “Superhero” look in 2008 to the gown she calls “her favorite dress ever” in 2018, every look she wore was a winner.
Check out all the looks Lively rocked at the Met Gala over the years below — including her incredible two looks for the 2022 show she’s hosting, themed “Gilded Glamour.”
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2008: “Superheroes”
Image Credit: AP Photo/Peter Kramer. For the 2008 Met Gala, stars came up with gowns and tuxedos for the theme “Superheroes” and Blake Lively truly looked super. For her first Met Gala appearance, the Gossip Girl alum rocked an all-black ensemble. She wore a black Ralph Lauren strapless gown with feathers on the skirt, matching gloves, and dazzling bracelets.
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2009: “The Model As Muse”
Image Credit: AP Photo/Evan Agostini. Blake Lively lightened up her look for the following year at the 2009 Met Gala “The Model As Muse.” She arrived in an asymmetrical blue Versace gown and simple accessories.
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2010: “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity”
Image Credit: AP Photo/Evan Agostini. Blake Lively was clearly in her blue era when she arrived at the next Met Gala event themed “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.” In 2010, she arrived in a fun Marchesa minidress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
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2011: “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”
Image Credit: AP Photo/Evan Agostini. For the 2011 Met Gala, everyone came to wear their most daring looks for the theme “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” including Green Lantern star Blake Lively. Lively looked like royalty when she stepped out in this bold, embroidered Chanel Haute Couture gown with Christian Louboutin sandals.
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2013: “PUNK: Chaos to Couture”
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP. For the 2013 Met Gala, themed “PUNK: Chaos to Couture,” Blake Lively went all out with a dress that screamed rocker chic. Not only did she rock an elaborate gown from Gucci Première gown, but she also wowed with an elaborate black smoky eye makeup.
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2014: “Charles James: Beyond Fashion”
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP. Who could forget the 2014 Met Gala: “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” and the iconic looks that came out of it? Blake Lively turned heads when she arrived in this renowned Gucci Première gown and hairstyle that screamed Old Hollywood. Along with her infamous gown, the 2014 Met Gala was also where she and Ryan Reynolds made their red carpet debut.
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2016: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”
Image Credit: Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) For the 2016 Met Gala, the theme was “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” and nearly everyone arrived in metallic, techno-themed ensembles — except Blake Lively. Lively looked like an ethereal goddess when she arrived at the Met Gala in this floral, baby pink gown from Burberry.
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2017: “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons”
Image Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP. For the 2017 Met Gala, the theme honored a designer, calling the event theme “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons.” Blake Lively stunned in this intricate gold and blue Atelier Versace gown.
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2018: “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”
Image Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP. The 2018 Met Gala was one of the most controversial and epic themes to date, donning the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” Nearly five years later, we’re still daydreaming about the extravagant ensembles — with Blake Lively’s towards the top of the list. The A Simple Favor star arrived in a fully custom outfit, headdress and all. She wore a custom-made halo by Lorraine Schwartz and a custom red and gold Versace gown.
In an interview with Vogue, Lively said the Versace gown was her “favorite dress ever.”
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2022: “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety In 2022, co-host Blake Lively wore two striking looks: one glittery gown dripping with rose gold, and…
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2022: “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety. A second look that elicited cheers from onlookers — a perfect ice-blue Cinderella moment, complete with long gloves. Gilded glamour? We think so.
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