themakeupbrush: Top Met Gala 2022 Picks Part 1: On Theme Updated with opinions This isn’t to s

themakeupbrush:

Top Met Gala 2022 Picks Part 1: On Theme

Updated with opinions

This isn’t to say other looks weren’t on theme, but these were ones that I liked becausethey were on theme.

From top to bottom, in no particular ranking: 

• Blake Lively

She put so much thought into all of the references in this look. It actually wasn’t my favorite look based on appearances, but I give it top marks for the effort and the research. The transformation was cool, but the video is actually underwhelming it plays out better in stills.

• Natasha Poonawalla

I saw a flash of this on TV and then spent all night trying to figure out who it was. Definitely fits “gilded glamor” theme, and I love the combination of a Schiaparelli corset over a couture sari.

• Nicola Coughlan

This is the kind of gilded age drama I was hoping for last night! Sleeves, feathers, corset, trains! I kind of wish she had worn her hair up but down is a more modern interpretation 

• Anitta

I love the off the shoulder with the pearls draped through it, it reminds me of the over-the-top accessorizing in old portraits. The peplum is a bit more cinderella than gilded age, but I’ll take it

• Stephen Jones and Amy Fine Collins

The only people here who looked like they could have been in a period piece. They knew what they were doing and had fun with it

• Lizzo

I’m more focused on the gorgeously embroidered house coat/cape which screams gilded age opulence to me, though I do appreciate the corset underneath. Also, she brought her FLUTE. It was criminally underrated on the broadcast last night.

• Katy Perry

Initially I didn’t love it, but then I saw it from another angle and totally got the gilded age inspiration. The silhouette, bustle, draping, and train all fit the theme, in a more modern way. Even the white mini skirt underneath is reminiscent of a petticoat. I just wish she had done better styling

• Taylor Hill

Super surprised here, since Taylor usually goes for the “off theme pretty model” look. The off the shoulder neckline with big flowers reminds me of some 1800′s dresses, as do the boots with all the tiny buttons. It’s not shown here, but the embroidered train is truly show stopping

• Laura Harrier

It’s glamorous. It has a fancy, shiny print I could totally see in the era. Is the silhouette a little pre-gilded age to me? Yeah but I love it. 

• Julia Carey

Focusing on her, and her alone, this was probably the most on theme look to me all night. It’s got everything: lace, velvet, a corset, puffy shoulders with longs sleeves. It’s perfect.