The 2025 Met Gala threw the traditional fashion rules out the window and draped them in silk charmeuse. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, honored the artistry of Black dandyism—an ode to Black identity shaped through elegance, rebellion, and razor-sharp tailoring from the 18th century to now. Think silk waistcoats, wide-brimmed hats, boxy zoot suits, and butter-smooth double-breasted power moments.
But here’s the twist: for the first time in Met Gala history, the theme centered on menswear. Designers were pressed to reinterpret that narrative for all bodies and all genders—and that included serving tailored drama for their female and nonbinary clients. The result? Gender-defiant, curve-hugging, and wildly elegant looks that blew the roof off the Met.
The Year of the Curve: Plus Size Attendees Brought the Heat at the 2025 Met Gala
This Met Gala was historic not just for its theme, but for the rising number of curvy style stars on the carpet. The Superfine theme called for precision tailoring—often seen as an exclusive domain—and our plus size icons proved that structure and flair know no size limits.
From flowing velvet gowns to power-shouldered tuxedos, curve fashion didn’t just show up—it made the carpet a catwalk for radical self-expression.
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