The 2023 Met Gala will take place on May 1, and everyone is now excited to see the stars and their gorgeous outfits on the red carpet. Now seems to be the right time to remember some of the looks from previous years' Met Galas, and we'll focus our attention on one particular star — Blake Lively.
Since 2008, Blake has been a regular attendee and center of attention at the world's premier charity fashion event. The critically acclaimed actress has delivered stunning looks to match the theme of the event each year. Here are 10 of her Met Gala outfits ranked from worst to best — but frankly, even her 'drab' looks are pretty fabulous!
10. 2008
That year's theme was 'Superheroes,' and Blake Lively successfully ignored it by showing up in a black Ralph Lauren gown. Great couture and a safe choice, considering this was the actress' first Met Gala.
9. 2010
Two years later, Lively stepped out in a bold minidress by Marchesa. The theme of 2010 was 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity,' so the star's outfit was spot-on!
8. 2009
'The Model As Muse' was the theme of Met Gala 2009, and Blake seems to have embodied the idea, stunning the fans in a delicate teal blue Versace gown with a thigh-high slit.
7. 2013
In 2013, the event was focused on punk influences in fashion. Not particularly punk-ish, the actress' outfit by Gucci surely illustrated the transition from 'Chaos to Couture,' suggested in that year's theme.
6. 2011
The tone of the 2011 Met Ball was somber as it was dedicated to designer and artist Alexander McQueen. Lively was the ultimate winner, stepping out in a beige gown from Chanel's Haute Couture collection, perfectly capturing the spirit of the late designer and his creations.
5. 2017
This 2017 Versace metallic dress can't rival Rihanna's eccentricity, but it's definitely one of Blake Lively's most dramatic looks. That feathered train is marvelous, and it also perfectly matches the carpet!
4. 2016
Met Gala 2016 was all about fashion in the age of technology, and while everyone opted for outlandish attire, Blake just did her thing and wore a lovely Burberry dress. And she looked splendid in it!
3. 2014
One of Blake's most glamorous outfits was the 2014 Gucci gown. In line with the event's focus on the iconic designer Charles James, the actress' dress embodied the old-school Hollywood aesthetic.
2. 2022
In 2022, the actress wowed fashionistas with her Atelier Versace dress with a bow and dominant shades of pink, which instantly transformed into an aqua blue skirt as soon as she walked up the stairs. Amazing!
1. 2018
Lively looked like she stepped straight out of a Renaissance painting, donning a ruby gold Versace gown at Met Gala 2018. The actress perfectly nailed the idea of Catholic influence in fashion. Gold gets gold!