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Best celebrity Met Gala after-party outfits from 2025 and years' past

Because sometimes the after-party 'fits are better than the red carpet 'fits

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With the 2025 Met Gala red carpet done and dusted, your favourite celebrities switched gears and let their hair down by slipping into outfits that are a little more ~comfortable~.

While we love the OTT lewks we saw earlier in the night, featuring dresses with trains longer than cars and gloriously impractical accessories, we have to admit, they're not exactly made for dancing. And after such a long evening of posing for the cameras, it's no surprise that all these celebs wanna do is get down and boogie.

If you think the best looks are saved for the main event though, wait until you see the after-party 'fits. If past years are anything to go by, the outfits on display are truly a sight to behold. We're talking Kendall Jenner cosplaying an IRL angel last year and Lily James' 2022 take on Liz Hurley's iconic safety pin dress.

We're pleased to report, this year sees more of the same. It might actually be wilder than ever – look to Janelle Monae, who heard ‘naked dressing’ and ditched a top entirely in favour of an underbust corset and nipple pasties. No shirt? No problem (apparently). And Jenna Ortega, who took inspo from her bestie Sabrina Carpenter's red carpet look and ditched her trousers in a leotard suit while *still* staying true to this year's Met theme.

Don't just take our word for it though. Scroll through to check out the must-see after-party outfits from the 2025 Met Gala and years prior, too:

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Met Gala after party fashion 2025: Rihanna

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After revealing she is pregnant with her third child, Rihanna took ‘bump reveal’ up a notch in a stomach-flashing all black ensemble.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2025: Jenna Ortega

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Jenna Ortega took inspo from her bestie Sabrina Carpenter's red carpet look and ditched her trousers in a leotard suit that stayed true to this year's Met theme.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2025: Sabrina Carpenter

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Meanwhile, 'Brina covered up in a shirt, tie and suit trousers layered under an OTT faux fur yellow maxi coat.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2025: Janelle Monae

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Exhibit A that some of the most naked Met Gala looks come at the after-party: Janelle Monae in an underbust pinstripe corset and anchor-motif nipple pasties.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2025: Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner was giving very demure, very mindful in her after-party look following the 2025 Met Gala

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner wowed on the red carpet in a vintage Alexander McQueen for Givenchy dress and she kept the theme going with her after-party look. Her angelic winged corset and satin high-low skirt was from Givenchy's Spring/Summer 1997 collection, again when the late British fashion designer was at the helm of the fashion house.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Kendall Jenner

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Why have one after-party 'fit when you can have two? In true icon behaviour, Kendall Jenner switched up her post-Met look in a custom Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood white lace mini dress with a seriously plunging neckline. Stunning!

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Emily Ratajkowski

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Speaking of archival Givenchy, EmRata followed Kendall Jenner's lead in a naked dress with a beaded tassel collar and hem from Alexander McQueen's spring/summer 1998 collection for the French fashion house. She wore bejewelled black lingerie under the totally transparent design.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa channelled a French renegade in her after-party 'fit that consisted of a cut-out mesh bra, fishnet opera gloves, a veiled beret and a faux fur stole. Diamond jewellery provided the perfect finishing touch.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Rita Ora

Rita out Rita'd herself in her very naked after-party 'fit. She freed the nip in her sheer bodysuit – worn with equally see-through lingerie underneath – and accessorised with an OTT belly chain constructed from strings of beads and floral adornments. An oversized faux fur wrap draped over her arms added extra drama, as well as providing the artist with a little modesty.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Jodie Turner-Smith

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Jodie Turner-Smith co-hosted a Met Gala after-party with Burberry so naturally repped the British brand for the occasion. Her butter yellow crop top and lace-up mini skirt is, in a word, perfection. Not to mention, the colour of the moment – just ask EmRata.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Amelia Gray

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Amelia Gray's slinky chainmail halter dress was subtly see-through under the paparazzi camera flashes.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Sydney Sweeney

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A bandana top and midi skirt combo is becoming Sydney Sweeney's go-to, as of late. She dressed up the look opting for a brown suede iteration with the strapless and backless top featuring black beaded embroidery. A thick black waist belt worn low on her hips added extra '90s vibe to the actress' 'fit.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X

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Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X headed hand in hand to a Met Gala after-party. They both got the leather memo, Camila in a lace-up bustier and flared trousers and Lil Nas in shorts paired with an animal print faux fur jacket.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Zendaya

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Zendaya took time to pose with fans before hitting up the Met Gala after-parties in her fourth look of the evening – a grey pleated maxi dress with thigh-high leg slits and a statement jewelled chunky collar.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Paloma Elsesser

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Paloma Elsesser was giving 'Material Girl' vibes in her pink satin dress complete with a conical bra bodice and asymmetric bubble hem. A black corsage worn around her upper arm and a face veil added extra '80s nostalgia.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Iris Law

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Iris Law paired a see-through corset with a satin mini skirt and white sheer tights. She added a sheer maxi scarf wrapped around her head and white sandals to complete the look.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Charli XCX

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Charli XCX looked chic in a patterned mini skirt with a flared skirt. She coordinated her footwear and added black sunglasses and a spiky hairdo.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Cardi B

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We have no words for Cardi B in this red corset dress with XL train.

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Met Gala after party fashion 2024: Lana Del Rey

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Lana Del Rey served bridal chic in her nude corset dress and veil, decorated with delicate pink rose embroidery.

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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok! 

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