Movies Gallery Met Gala 2016: The Best and Most Outrageous Looks By Madeline Boardman Madeline Boardman Madeline Boardman is a former digital features director at Entertainment Weekly. She left EW in 2017. EW's editorial guidelines Published on May 3, 2016 02:11PM EDT Close 01 of 24 Met Gala 2016: The Best and Most Outrageous Looks Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) From bold metallic numbers to dreamy pastel silhouettes, see all of the best and most outrageous looks from the 2016 Met Gala. 02 of 24 BEST: Claire Danes Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Instagram.com/zacposen In what was perhaps the best use of the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme, Claire Danes teamed up with Zac Posen for a stunning creation. The Cinderella dress may have looked simple on the red carpet, but as soon as the lights dimmed, the gown's secret charms were revealed. 03 of 24 BEST: Beyoncé Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Leave it to Beyoncé to be completely covered up and still insanely sexy. Fresh off of her chart-topping debut of Lemonade, the star wore a nude latex Givenchy gown and walked the red carpet solo. 04 of 24 BEST: Lorde Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic The "Royals" singer switched it up for the Met Gala, wearing a dreamy Valentino dress. Lorde was pretty in pastel in the number from the designer's Fall 2016 collection. 05 of 24 BEST: Emma Watson Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Some serious magic went into Emma Watson's Met Gala gown. The actress was impossibly chic in a custom black-and-white Calvin Klein Collection dress made of recycled materials. 06 of 24 BEST: Rami Malek John Shearer/Getty Images The Mr. Robot star was modern and chic in a sharp blue suit. Malek added a bow tie and a pocket square to his dapper Dior outfit. 07 of 24 BEST: Naomi Watts Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Naomi Watts went futuristic in Burberry. The actress shined in an intricate silver gown, complete with eye-catching metallics and delicate appliques. 08 of 24 BEST: Jared Leto Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Jared Leto took the evening's formal dress code seriously, donning a white custom tuxedo by Gucci. He added the finishing touch by walking the red carpet with a cane. 09 of 24 BEST: Nicole Kidman John Shearer/Getty Images Nicole Kidman also opted for metallics, wearing a gorgeous silver and black gown by Alexander McQueen. The dramatic dress featured shimmering details and a draped cape. 10 of 24 BEST: Zoe Saldana Larry Busacca/Getty Images Zoe Saldana went dramatic in a gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The strapless dress featured an extended train, which was covered in multicolored feathers and accents. 11 of 24 BEST: Lupita Nyong'o Karwai Tang/WireImage Lupita Nyong'o sure knows how to have a red carpet moment. The Oscar winner was outer space-ready in a glittering custom green gown by Calvin Klein Collection, worn with her hair pulled back into a high-reaching updo. 12 of 24 BEST: Emily Ratajkowski John Shearer/Getty Images For Emily Ratajkowski, simple and sexy is the look of the future. The Gone Girl star turned heads in a black-and-white gown from Prabal Gurung. 13 of 24 BEST: Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic The Met Gala was date night for Bella Hadid and The Weeknd. The model was glam in a black Givenchy gown, while the singer followed his love's color scheme in an all-black suit. 14 of 24 BEST: Bette Midler Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic The Divine Miss M lived up to her nickname at the swanky affair. Midler wore a bold creation by Marc Jacobs, committing to the theme in a silver gown paired with a custom headpiece. 15 of 24 BEST: Mackenzie Davis Larry Busacca/Getty Images Mackenzie Davis was robo-cool in a dramatic silver gown. The actress was draped in shining panels and a cape in the outfit by Altuzarra. 16 of 24 BEST: Nick Jonas Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Nick Jonas made all the other attendees jealous in a custom Topman tuxedo. 17 of 24 BEST: Poppy Delevingne Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Good fashion genes run in the family! Cara Delevingne's sister Poppy Delevingne stunned in a daring Marchesa dress, which featured metallic tiered layers and a plunging neckline. 18 of 24 BEST: Wiz Khalifa Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic Wiz Khalifa was ready for the star-studded night in a tailor Rag & Bone tuxedo. The ivory outfit featured satin accents. 19 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Katy Perry Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic Katy Perry transformed for the event in an emerald green Prada gown. Her out-there outfit included a Tamagotchi accessory and dramatic hair and makeup looks. 20 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Madonna Kevin Mazur/WireImage Madonna dressed to her own theme in a barely there outfit by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy. The black lace number, which also showed off her butt, was worn with thigh-high boots 21 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Taylor Swift Larry Busacca/Getty Images Taylor Swift truly committed to her new Vogue-worthy makeover. The "Style" singer stepped out from classic looks in a silver Louis Vuitton dress with cutouts, paired with lace-up gladiator heels. 22 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Lady Gaga Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic Lady Gaga went there in an intricate outfit by Versace. She took the cutout silver one-piece to the next level with towering metallic boots. 23 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Jamie McCarthy/FilmMagic From his blue contacts and ripped jeans to her lack of eyebrows and dramatic thigh slit, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are nothing if not bold. 24 of 24 MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Rita Ora Kevin Mazur/WireImage Rita Ora was one futuristic bird of a feather in a body-baring Vera Wang gown.