From over-the-top ruffles and eye-popping colors to clashing patterns and weirdly-shaped frocks, the 2023 Met Gala was filled with a slew of sartorial nightmares and fashion fails.
The annual star-studded ball, which is hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour and takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, has become one of the most talked about and coveted events of the year.
Branded by some as the biggest night in fashion, a slew of A-listers take to the red carpet in their most exquisite and glamorous looks on the first Monday of May every year.
However, many of Hollywood’s most elite totally missed the mark with their bizarre outfit choices at the glittering soiree this year – including Florence Pugh, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monáe and Amanda Seyfried.
Meanwhile Ariana DeBose, Kate Moss, Irina Shayk, Rachel Brosnahan, Kim Petras, Jenna Ortega, and Cara Delevingne also opted for bizarre ensembles which failed to impress.
Actress and singer Janelle led the worst dressed list at the 2023 Met Gala – opting for a bizarre, nearly naked look
The Glass Onion star wore a pair of black, sparkling underwear and a matching bra, with a cone-like, see-through piece of fabric on top
Janelle then added a black and white jacket on top of the wacky ensemble later on in the evening
Lil Nas X showed up to the event completely bedazzled in silver sparkles, donning only a pair of ankle boots, underwear, and body paint
Wow! Lil Nas X put on a quirky display as he attended the Met Gala 2023 on Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City
Ensemble: The rapper, 24, left little to the imagination in a metallic thong and silver body paint for the event where the theme was to honour Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld
Florence ensured all eyes would be on her with a huge feather headpiece
Bold: Florence made a dramatic entrance on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City on Monday evening
Dramatic: The actress, 27, made sure all eyes were on her in a bold black tall wired hat which boasted feathered detailing
Head turning: The Don’t Worry Darling star backless garment boasted a long black ribbon which was tied into a neat bow around her busty
What the frock? Alexa Chung’s gown contained a series of bizarre ruffles and bows that just didn’t work
Too OTT? Former model and presenter Alexa opted for an unusual white outfit covered in ruffles and bows for the night at the museum
Cat vibes: Jared Leto took the Met Gala theme of Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty to a whole new level, dressing up as the late fashion designer’s beloved cat, Choupette
Unmasked: Leto, 51, hit the red carpet in a full-body white furry cat suit, taking off the large head to pose for photographers on Monday evening
Why: While speaking with ET on the red carpet, Leto explained why he decided to dress up as the late designer’s cat
Rachel Brosnahan wore a nearly-naked dress that was see-through from the waist up – but it used black jewels to cover her nipples
Sheer beauty! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star, 32, left little to the imagination in a sheer black mesh Sergio Hudson gown with sequin nipple pasties built-in
Inspired by Karl: The actress wore gothic glam inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s work with Chanel in the ’90s
Busty: The songstress, 53, looked chic in a color block black and pink gown which revealed her cleavage and taut midriff with its racy cut-out detail
Siren: The dress cinched in at her trim waist, was paired with black gloves and boasted two dramatic trains
Jennifer Lopez bared it all at the event. Her gown contained two pieces of fabric that went across her chest and an eye-popping floral neckpiece. She completed the look with velvet gloves and a dramatic hat
Doja Cat! Doja Cat transformed into a feline with striking facial prosthetics as she made an unrecognizable turn on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday
Doja Cat opted for a silver dress with feathers at the bottom – and she had her makeup done so that she resembled an actual cat. The feline-look included heavy eyeliner and prosthetics around her nose
The cat’s whiskers: The star’s gown featured cute cat ears and a glittering open back, with the dress flowing into a dramatic ruffled train
Actress and singer Janelle led the worst dressed list at the 2023 Met Gala – opting for a bizarre, nearly naked look.
The Glass Onion star wore a pair of black, sparkling underwear and a matching bra, which she paired with a cone-like, see-through piece of fabric on top. She added a black and white jacket on top of the wacky ensemble later on in the evening.
West Side Story actress Ariana came in a close second – donning a bizarre, zip-up yellow dress with fur sleeves. The unflattering frock featured an odd ruffle along the waistline and a black cape-like piece on the back.
Amanda opted for a very revealing gown that was made out of a bunch of strings, while Florence ensured all eyes would be on her with a huge feather headpiece.
West Side Story actress Ariana came in a close second – donning a bizarre, zip-up yellow dress with fur sleeves
The unflattering frock featured an odd ruffle along the waistline and a black cape-like piece on the back
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega’s look was certainly memorable – for all the wrong reasons
Paying homage: This year’s theme for the annual fundraiser held at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art was ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ and Jenna’s outfit paid homage to the late designer with its black-and-white look and heavy jewelry that were typically featured in his designs
Glam goth: Jenna Ortega opted for the glam goth look with Wednesday Addams style on Monday while attending the 2023 Met Gala in New York City
Cara Delevingne wore an extremely low-cut gown with strange, boxy sleeves – which she paired with thigh-high leg warmers
Longtime Chanel muse! Cara emulated her ‘dear friend’ Karl Lagerfeld in honor of the star-studded opening of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition A Line of Beauty, dedicated to his designs, in Manhattan on Monday
Fan it out! The Carnival Row star donned a white custom Karl Lagerfeld mini shirt-dress, black thigh-high leg warmers, matching stilettos, fingerless gloves, and Chrome Hearts jewelry selected by styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn
Olivia Rodrigo totally missed the mark with her bizarre outfit choice
Priyanka Chopra-Jonas (left) and Gigi Hadid (right) also made the worst-dressed list year
Fashion fail! Amanda Seyfried opted for a very revealing gown that was made out of a bunch of strings
Viola Davis’ bright pink gown – which boasted a huge, feather piece in the center – was a little too much
Kim Petras wore shiny boots with sky-high heels, which she paired with a bizarre black and white gown
Ready for bed: Model Kate Moss was seen on the red carpet in something that resembled a nightgown
Irina Shayk’s ensemble contained a series of strange ruffles that made it look more like a rolled up curtain than a gown
Model Kate was seen on the red carpet in something that resembled a nightgown, and Irina’s ensemble contained a series of strange ruffles that made it look like a rolled up curtain rather than a dress.
Wednesday star Jenna’s look was certainly memorable – but for all the wrong reasons. She walked the carpet in a corset dress with a series of eye-popping ruffles.
Jennifer bared it all at the event – her gown contained two pieces of fabric that went across her chest, as well as an eye-popping floral neckpiece.
As for Rachel, she wore a nearly-naked dress that was see-through from the waist up – but used black jewels to cover her nipples – while Kim was seen in bedazzled boots with sky-high heels, which she paired with a bizarre black and white gown.
TV personality Christine Chiu paired her dress with a feather cape that she draped around her neck
Model Karen Elson also made the worst-dressed list thanks to her sheer, black gown – which contained sporadic floral embellishments throughout
Actress Phillipa Soo wore a black-and-white polka dotted gown, which boasted an awkward neckline and feathers throughout
Saturday Night Live alum Chloe Fineman opted for an over-the-top pink, sparkly gown with enormous black roses and sheer sleeves
Actor Harvey Guillen also chose to wear something with huge flower pieces – walking the carpet in a pink, flowing ensemble
Designer Diane von Furstenberg wore a dress that resembled a cross-word puzzle
Too many ruffles! Vera Wang opted for a two-piece look which totally missed the mark. It contained a small, black tank top and a huge tan skirt
French actress Marion Cotillard’s silver, sparkling dress came complete with long, flowing ruffle pieces that hung awkwardly off the sides
Rapper Yung Miami ensured all eyes were on her black ensemble – which contained a bizarre piece of fabric that wrapped around her head
Gabrielle Union chose to wear a bright red trench coat over her floor-length gown
Model Quannah Chasinghorse was seen in a pink, ruffled dress with triangular cut-outs and an eye-popping pair of black gloves
Olivia Wilde (left) faced a fashion fail when she and Vogue China editor Margaret Zhang (right) showed up in the same dress. The ensemble included a violin-shaped gold embellishment on the front, which Olivia paired with matching arm pieces
Josh Groban’s wife Natalie McQueen’s dress was a miss – thanks to its strange bows and awkward frumps
Actress Kelsey Asbille Chow’s little red number wasn’t the most flattering thanks to its awkward shape
Model Grace Elizabeth’s eye-popping pink dress was a little too bright
Both Jared Leto and Doja Cat came dressed up like felines – seemingly a tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld’s pet cat, Choupette.
Actress Phillipa Soo wore a strange, black-and-white polka dotted gown, which boasted an awkward neckline and feathers throughout.
Saturday Night Live alum Chloe Fineman walked the carpet in an over-the-top pink, sparkly gown with enormous black roses and sheer sleeves.
Olivia Wilde faced a fashion fail when she and Vogue China editor Margaret Zhang showed up in the same dress. The ensemble included a strange guitar-shaped gold embellishment on the front, which Olivia paired with matching arm pieces.
Others who made it onto the worst-dressed list included Olivia Rodrigo, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, and Gigi Hadid, among others.