From Weird To Pure Disaster, Here Are The Worst Dressed Stars At Met Gala 2026

Anna Wintour, queen of the Met Gala, interpreted the “Costume Art” theme in a custom Chanel turquoise and black embroidered gown with a large feathery jacket.

She kept her iconic blunt bob, heavy bangs, and oversized sunglasses.

However, hosting didn’t shield her from online critiques. While the look remained classic Anna, many fans questioned the repetitive silhouette, with one user writing, “girl she looks like a flightless bird. delete this now."

Another pointed out the lack of evolution in her style, adding, "She’s been wearing variations of this same silhouette for 15 years. Innovation where? Or do we just keep praising her because it’s Anna?"

A third noted the irony of being the person in charge while "always looking chopped at your own event" wasn't lost on the crowd.

One frustrated viewer wrote, "She's worn this in a different color before. She's so lazy and tasteless that it's actually shocking," while another simply joked that the "curse of being worst dressed guest is finally broken."

Sam Smith brought a dark, showstopping drama to the Met Gala, arriving as a literal work of art on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to highlight the event’s art-centric theme.

To match the dress code, Sam w
ore an art-inspired black mermaid gown by partner Christian Cowan.

The dramatic look included a fuzzy collar, winged sleeves, and a towering feathered headpiece.

Social media users were unmoved by the theatrical outfit, with many finding the look more “spooky” than “stunning.”

One viewer ruthlessly commented, "Sam Smith really paid six figures to show up looking like a budget Grim Reaper in that dusty black robe? Met Gala theme said 'fashion is art' and he brought 'funeral director on clearance.'"

The criticism only intensified as the night went on, with another fan bluntly writing, "Well? Unarrive him," while a third critic lamented, "Every time I see this man he always finds a way to look worse."

Sabine Getty took the dress code to a visceral level at the 2026 Met Gala, arriving in a look that appeared to be literally peeling off her skin.

Her ensemble featured a sheer, tattered overlay that resembled parchment or ancient bandages, wrapped over a nude bodice detailed with hyper-realistic anatomical illustrations of hands.

The effect was a haunting, "und*ad" aesthetic that blurred the line between high-fashion sculpture and a high-budget horror film.

The internet’s reaction was one of pure shock, with many finding the artistic choice more gruesome than glamorous.

One viewer bluntly described the ensemble as an "interesting zombie look," while another was far less generous, calling the outfit "Horrible. Absolutely horrific."

As a member of the 2026 Met Gala host committee, Cat took the “Fashion Is Art” dress code to a literal, monochromatic extreme.

The rapper arrived in a custom Saint Laurent ensemble designed by Anthony Vaccarello, featuring a beige draped gown made of chiffon silicone with a high thigh slit and a matching a semi-sheer latex cloak.

To achieve a seamless, second-skin effect, her hair was dyed to match the dress, and her 4.33-inch “Kika” platform mules were painted by a special effects artist to blend perfectly with her skin tone.

Despite the efforts, the internet found her high-fashion skin look a bit too synthetic.

Social media erupted with comparisons to household items, with one viewer calling the outfit was “very much giving expensive plastic bag”.

Another questioned the material, adding, “Is this real ? why she wrapped in brown tape”.

While some fans tried to find a deeper meaning, wondering if the look was “made entirely out of plastic bags as a metaphor for climate change maybe?”

French star Lena Mahfouf kept things mysterious at the Met Gala in a daring Burc Akyol look that embraced the “Fashion Is Art” theme.

With a sculpted metallic bodice shaped like two silver hands covering her chest, the ensemble left her shoulders, stomach, and back exposed.

A pale blue draped skirt sat low on her hips, with high cutouts and thin side straps for a barely-there effect.

While the outfit certainly addressed the human form, social media users offered harsh reviews.

Many felt the literal interpretations of the theme missed the mark, with one critic bluntly stating, "This is just hideous!"
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Others were unimpressed by the construction of the daring piece, with one fan remarking, "The designer made ZERO effort on this dress I’m sorry," and another giving it a measly "2/10" because they felt the "vision wasn’t executed."

Lisa made a surrealist splash at the 2026 Met Gala in an avant-garde custom Robert Win creation that, in line with the 'Costume Art' theme, featured 3D-printed arms modeled after her own to hold up a shimmering sheer veil.

While the host committee member certainly committed to the “Costume Art” theme, the bridal-adjacent aesthetic led confused fans to ask, “Is she getting married?? Did she get the memo?"

Another compared the veil to a "mosquito net or something."

Grace Ann Nader arrived at the Met Gala showing that when the theme is “Fashion is Art,” some just aim to be the most stylish at a very chic séance.

She wore a strapless black gown mixing Hollywood vibes with a bold attitude.

The dress had sheer-paneled corsetry, resembling a costly architectural ribcage.

She paired the look with a massive diamond choker and her signature flowing brunette waves.

She avoided the “costume” aspect and wore a look that could go from red carpet to yacht effortlessly.

Perry took her E.T. persona to new heights at the Met Gala, arriving in a look that was truly out of this world.

Embracing the theme, the 41-year-old singer donned a white, strapless Stella McCartney gown paired with elbow-length gloves and a long, dramatic train.

However, she remained almost unrecognizable under a white and silver astronaut-inspired helmet mask, a nod to her real-life space travels with Blue Origin last year.

The internet’s reaction to her lunar-chic ensemble was less than stellar, with many questioning if the “Costume Art” theme had gone too far.

One commenter bluntly asked, "Is she coming from Space?" while another lamented the departure from traditional elegance, wondering if the event had "officially lost the plot".

The confusion continued with fans asking, "I’m sorry but what about this gives art?" and urging the singer to make a quick change, noting, "Katy it’s not late to change this".

Hadid hit the carpet in a sheer, crystal-covered Miu Miu dress that was met with criticism for feeling more like a "frustrating and disappointing" misstep than a successful romantic garden look.

Featuring flame-inspired patchwork and an intentionally visible thong, the provocative look left fans asking, “Gigi, what happened, girl? What kind of look is that?”

Despite her painterly watercolor blush, many agreed the look missed the mark, with some expressing that she "should’ve just stayed home" and that supermodels were "NOT serving" at this year’s Met.

Returning for the first time since 2019, Lena Dunham dove into the “Custom Art” theme as a host committee member.

She wore a showgirl-inspired Valentino gown with a high neckline and a thigh-high slit.

The dress, covered in sequins, featured dramatic red feathers up to her chin.

The internet, however, was not exactly tickled by the feathered look.

Critics quickly called the look more “bizarre” than “artistic,” with one observer asking, "Did she cut open a bird, eat the insides, and wear its skin?"

The overwhelming volume of the feathers made for a polarizing visual, leading another fan to admit, "I was suffocating looking at that."

One more user bluntly added, "Someone should have pulled her aside and told her the truth. She looks ridiculous."

Before heading off on her new music tour, Delevingne made a pit stop at the 2026 Met Gala to take the sheer-dress trend to a daring new level.

She wore a sleeveless high-neck velvet gown, modest in front but featuring a dramatic “b*tt-crack illusion” in the back.

Intricate beadwork snaked down a sheer mesh panel, showing a glimpse of skin, paired with a dark goth-glam look and tight hair knot.

Despite the intricate beading, social media reactions showed skepticism about the artistic merit of the sheer panels.

Critics quickly flooded social media to point out a lack of connection to the event’s art-inspired dress code, with one commenter flatly saying, "Where is the fashion? Where's the Artttttt?" and another agreeing that she "Didn't get the memo regarding the theme."

While bold in its exposure, many found the gown lacked impact for fashion’s biggest night. One viewer called it a “bold interpretation of absolutely nothing.”

Others simply said, "Nothing is serving" and "The dress is boring."

Wilde attempted to elevate the little black dress at the 2026 Met Gala, arriving in a custom Thom Browne column gown featuring a deconstructed leather cage and tufts of white tulle, a creative interpretation of the night's 'Costume Art' prompt.

While the front was minimal chic, the rear silhouette left fans baffled by the structural surprise.

The internet criticized the experimental bustle, with one observer asking, "Is that a horse halter? That is not where that goes."

The burst of white tulle at the back prompted the pointed comment that she "looks like a bride is stuck in the back of her dress."