Fashionistas know that the Met Gala is the style event of the year, with celebs showing up in outfits that are crazy on point – or just crazy. This year’s Gala theme was “Costume Art,” which, according to The Met itself, focuses on the intimate connection between clothes, the human form, and art history. While the event took place on May 4 this year, you can show off your own artistic taste year-round with pieces from Cate’s. Here are some looks we love that might fit the theme (but you can wear countless times instead of just one night)!
The Drama is in the Details
Accessories are often what make or break a costume – they’re what take your basic outfit and turn it into an homage to a recognizable theme or character. And that’s no different for day-to-day fashion. Bolo necklaces are just one dramatic way to step up your outfit game, and we can’t get enough of them! (Make sure to check our social media to see when the next batch is back in stock - they go quick!) Darling bright colors and animal-inspired pendants stand out from the crowd, but they aren’t the only showy accessory you can find at Cate’s Boutique. Bright bandanas and traditional fetish necklaces are other ways to take your outfit up to the A-List.
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Glam and Gilded
Not surprisingly, many celebs showed off their wealth and status with dripping diamonds and golden glamour. (WNBA star and Gala co-chair A’ja Wilson painted her forearms and hands gold, and singer Ciara gave us a Nefertiti-inspired look with a sky-high gold headpiece!) You don’t have to dedicate quite as much time or money to the look when you accessorize with jewelry from Cate’s. Golden mesh bracelets and eye-catching earrings take the over-the-top celeb style and pare it down to something you can rock any day of the week.
Show Off That Bod'
With the theme’s emphasis on using the human body as art, there was no shortage of attendees wearing body-baring or anatomically themed couture. As much as we love how “out there” some of these looks were (and yes – they might be too risqué for us to link to!), they sure aren’t practical for your next party or dinner date. Here are a few darling denim options for showing off your figure while still meeting dress code!
Caleigh’s Pick
A Pinch of Patterns
“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” We’ve all heard that iconic line from The Devils Wear Prada, delivered icily by Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly – a character inspired by Vogue’s own Anna Wintour. So let’s not limit ourselves to florals but instead let any fresh and fun pattern talk! Bright colors and unexpected prints can update any outfit and make it truly fashion-forward (take that, Miranda).
Caleigh’s Pick
No matter if you follow Met Gala fashion closely or if you prefer the Met as simply a museum, there’s something for everyone this season at Cate’s Boutique. Stop by our boutique in Anderson, SC, or shop online today. Cheers to this season’s best styles!