6 Met Gala Looks That Will Make You Swear Off Dresses Forever
Pants ruled the red carpet.

By Alyssa Hardy
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Alexa Chung in Thakoon. Amandla Stenberg in Calvin Klein. Willow Smith in Chanel.
Long before the Met Gala, we declared that pants are officially IN for formal events. Now, the menswear-inspired trend is sweeping the red carpet.
From Emma Watson to Willow Smith, all our fave celebs are eschewing gowns in favor of trendy suits and pants. And we can't blame them. What's better than feeling comfortable and stylish at one of the most formal events in the fashion industry?
Six Met Gala stars took the unconventional route — and it paid off. Check out their trendsetting looks in the slideshow ahead.
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Alyssa Hardy is the Digital Director of Teen Vogue. She is a journalist and the author of “Worn Out: How Our Clothes Cover Up Fashion’s Sins.” She was formerly the Fashion News Editor at Teen Vogue and the Senior News Editor at InStyle. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Business ... Read More
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