Blake Lively stuns in crimson-colored dress.. after admitting her gown took '600 hours' to make
She left her hotel wearing one ensemble and showed up at the most fashionable event of the year rocking an entirely different gown.
Blake Lively made sure to pull out all the stops as she stepped out onto the red carpet of the 72nd annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit - more commonly known as the Met Gala - in New York City on Monday evening.
The 30-year-old actress showed off her killer figure wearing a gilded bodice with a sheer-paneled crimson skirt, after leaving her hotel wrapped up in a short robe alongside shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
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Regal: Blake Lively made sure to pull out all the stops as she stepped out onto the red carpet of the 72nd annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit - more commonly known as the Met Gala - in New York City on Monday evening
The top of her ornate gown was woven with gold thread among a host of ruby and emerald jewels, with an ample amount of cleavage on display.
Pieces of satin crimson fabric hugged her curves before sweeping into a massive train, with sheer paneling running down her legs.
'This year’s may be my favorite dress ever,' Lively shared to Vogue earlier this week. 'They’ve already worked on it for 600 hours, and it’s not done.'
Gorgeous: The 30-year-old actress showed off her killer figure wearing a gilded bodice with a sheer-paneled crimson skirt, after leaving her hotel wrapped up in a short robe alongside shoe designer Christian Louboutin
Queen: The top of her ornate gown was woven with gold thread among a host of ruby and emerald jewels, with an ample amount of cleavage on display
All in the details: Her breath taking look featured incredible back detailing
Drama: Her billowing skirt needed the help of three handlers as she walked up the cream carpet
Blake left her hotel wearing a long-sleeved baby blue robe with black and gold ribbons along the hem.
Turquoise blue shells were grouped together among bright pink coral as the mother-of-two stepped out wearing sparkling gold heels with pearl strands across her feet.
She kept a pair of gilded, mirrored sunglasses over her eyes, with just a hint of pale pink lipstick swiped across her lips.
Picture perfect: The star posed with Ariana Grande and Gigi Hadid inside the venue
Breath-taking: Blake was sure to draw attention for her stellar appearance
Towering: Blake's delicate crown caused her to tower over pal Gigi
Head-turning: Blake's dramatic sheer panel detail down her legs added dimension
Bow down: British designer Stella McCartney playfully bowed down to Blake and her pals
A vision: Leaving the Met Gala, Blake still looked a vision
Sensational: She beamed as she held onto the designer's hand leaving the venue
Statuesque: Blake stunned as she left in her intricate creation
Say cheese! Blake appeared to ignore the gala's 'no selfie' rule by grabbing a cheeky snap with designer Christian Louboutin
Interesting: Blake Lively covered up her famous figure ahead of the Gala
Unique: The 30-year-old actress wrapped a short robe around her body as she was escorted to the star-studded event with shoe designer Christian Louboutin, after admitting to Vogue that her ensemble this year took more than '600 hours' to make
'This year’s may be my favorite dress ever,' Lively shared. 'They’ve already worked on it for 600 hours, and it’s not done'
With a bevy of rings splattered across her fingers, The Shallows stunner showed of crimson-colored polish.
Not complete without a head piece, the blonde beauty tied her long hair back with a bit of a bouffant to hold up her King Triton-inspired crown.
Husband Ryan Reynolds was nowhere to be seen as Blake leaned on Christian's arm for support.
The famous shoe designer not only rocked a gilded coat with a black suit, he carried a pair of bright red stilettos in one hand while rocking bright red roses in his own soles.
The actress wore an elaborate Atelier Versace gown in 2017, complete with strands of gold beads and a stunning train of bright blue feathers.
Throwback: The actress wore an elaborate Atelier Versace gown in 2017, complete with strands of gold beads and a stunning train of bright blue feathers
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