Kim Kardashian steered clear of the traditional dress look for this year’s Met Gala, making instant headlines for her molded bodysuit and skirt outfit. The 45-year-old stepped onto the red carpet in a show-stopping chest plate affording a copper, liquid-metallic finish on Monday, turning heads with her curves on display while rocking a pointy-chested finish. Channeling the Jean Paul-Gaultier look made iconic in the 1980s and 1990s, Kim chose designers Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem to dress her, but feedback was mixed as she turned heads for her unusual fashion choice. This year’s theme was “Costume Art,” with “Fashion is Art” as the dress code.
Kim Kardashian Stuns In Liquid-Effect Chest Plate
Scroll for all the photos. Modeling a tangerine-colored chest plate boasting defined and dramatic pointed detailing, Kim highlighted her world-famous curves, also flaunting her tiny, 24-inch waist.
The billionaire mogul, who has been busy promoting her SKIMS x Nike drop this year, sizzled braless in her second skin-effect look, rocking a high neckline, plus metallic moldings forming accentuated ab details.
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Teaming her unusual top with a tan leather skirt, Kim went for a cut-out to show off her shapely legs, adding bright orange accents on the sides of her skirt to keep everything color-coordinated. Adding nude heels and a messy bed hair look, Kim showed off bleach-blonde locks with dark roots, completing her glam with warming matte makeup, a smoky eye, plus a lined lip. She made sure to post her look on Instagram, with her first outfit showoff earning her 1.1 million likes.
Feedback wasn’t easygoing, though, as some fans loved her style, but others found it weird or a total miss. Users on Reddit quickly began discussing the Hulu star’s look, with one saying: “Everything she wears looks uncomfortable AF!”
Asked To Avoid ‘Ugly Or Tacky’ Looks
Slamming Kim Kardashian’s look, another replied: “I wish she would shock us and just one day wear something that isn’t horribly ugly or tacky.” Referencing Kim’s ex-husband, Kanye West, and his second wife, Bianca Censori, a third wrote: “I’m sorry, but this look conjures Bianca Censori’s infamous public appearances.”
Kim was surrounded by three family members at last night’s bash, with both Kylie and Kendall Jenner in attendance, plus mom Kris Jenner.
Four Kardashian Faces This Year
The 2026 Met Gala also welcomed famous faces, including actresses Zendaya and Joey King, tennis player Serena Williams, plus supermodel Gigi Hadid. Kim made her Met Gala debut back in 2013, wearing Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy while attending the event with ex-husband Kanye West. The former couple tied the knot in 2014.
The above photo shows a BTS moment from last night as siblings Kendall and Kylie posed together. Follow us on Facebook for more celebrity news and photos!