Kate Upton In Tight Glitter Dress Shows 'Best Look So Far'

Kate Upton received compliments within minutes of her 2016 Met Gala look going viral. Stunning the red carpet at the NYC-held event that year, the 31-year-old flaunted her model figure in a gorgeous sparkly dress, going skintight and with a racy slit flashing her killer legs. Showing off her bombshell curves in her shimmering Topshop gown, Kate opted out of a high-end designer in favor of an everyday brand, and her appearance made headlines for more than just the dress. Kate chose to announce her engagement to now-husband Justin Verlander at the Met Gala — the couple married in 2017, welcoming daughter Genevieve one year later.

Scroll for the photos. Rocking a long-sleeved number that hugged her every curve, Kate dazzled as she channeled old-school Hollywood glam in a floor-length dress with a train. Going one-shouldered and with a chest cut-out, the Sports Illustrated Swim bombshell afforded a cap sleeve finish on one side, jazzing things up with exposed skin on the other.

Placing one hand to her waist in one photo, Kate dropped jaws as she accessorized her classy gown with a boxy gold clutch while rocking metallic gold heels to match. Keeping glam, the Vosa Spirits co-owner showed off her fluffy blonde locks all blow-dried into soft waves, with the odd curl shouting out '50s retro style. Flaunting an impeccable face of makeup, Kate Upton donned dramatic dark eyeliner to give her light eyes some pop, with pink blush over her matte foundation lifting her cheekbones. The Daily Mail didn't take long to cover Kate's look, plus her exciting engagement news.

"I like her old-school glamour. She's lovely," one fan replied. Also a fan of the dress was a user replying: "Her best look so far. She should always stick with vintage and mid-century-inspired clothing. The waist cincher built into the dress gives her a nice shape too." In fact, it looked like fans were all for Kate covering up her fierce cleavage. Jumping in to send love, a further user said: "She is so beautiful! Classy is so much more beautiful than trashy."

Kate shot to fame in 2011 as she made her SI Swim debut. Having returned to the magazine endless times since, the star made 2024 headlines for a high-profile cover, one marking Sports Illustrated turning 60.

Posting for her 6.6 million Instagram followers in May, Kate wowed in a red and pink bikini as she rocked striped briefs and a ruffly top. Sharing her cover, she wrote: "I’m so honored to be on the cover for @si_swimsuit's 60th anniversary." Also returning for the magazine's big birthday were legends Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, and Chrissy Teigen.