Lupita Nyong’o in orange Prada at the Met Gala: lovely or disappointing?

Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the Met Gala in New York City

I think that Lupita Nyong’o must have been one of the last people to arrive at the Met Gala because I turned everything off at 9 pm and there was still no sight of her. My theory? Lupita actually didn’t like her Prada gown. Lupita has the kind of coloring where she can really pull off bright, tropical-type colors, but this mango gown is… difficult. I’ve been saying this a lot today, but maybe this would have been better saved for Cannes or an awards show? Maybe not even then, because you know what? People need to stop wearing orange on the carpet.

Brie Larson in Chanel. I feel like this was made from two okay Chanel dresses. Combining them makes one not-okay dress. Such a wasted opportunity, Brie.

The Met Gala 2017

Lily Rose Depp’s face looks crazy to me! Like she’s had cheek implants or something. Maybe it’s just makeup. Lily Rose wore Chanel and it looks like something Gwyneth Paltrow would wear. Right??

Cara Delevingne in Chanel. She’s not my cup of tea, but she looked amazing.

Bee Shaffer’s fiance looks like a sexy con man. Which is honestly just my type. Bee wore McQueen. It’s a gorgeous dress but not really suited to the theme.

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  1. Maria F. says:

    Lupita was a bit of a disappointment. I do not think the dress is that spectacular and the make up and hair style especially are not very inspired. Sad!

    • Sunglasses Aready says:

      Love you Lu, but this is a no from me. Just not feeling it.

    • Jegede says:

      It’s not interesting but I like the fact that she chose a colour other than green.

      Seems I always see Lupita in green, or a version of gold.

      The vibrant orange is kinda nice.

    • Megan says:

      Lupita is such a gorgeous woman, it’s hard to make her look bad. Prada really blew it.

    • Felicia says:

      Nothing wrong with the dress, but she needed brighter lipstick and eye makeup to pull the attention to her face. And some hot pink and bright orange gemstone jewellery on her neck and ears to pull the attention upwards.

    • seesittellsit says:

      +100 – very disappointing. Aims for haute couture but comes off like Prom wannabe. And she has worn such stunning gowns in the past. . .makeup and hair also look as if she remembered she had to go to something a half hour before . . . Come on, Lupita, you can do better than this!

    • Sarah says:

      I like her in orange, but I love orange!! I think she needed a stronger lipstick. At least she wasn’t boring. She is so lovely!

  2. Khaleesi says:

    I love the last dress.

    Every time I see new pics of Lily-Rose I get the feeling she had some work done.

    • GingerCrunch says:

      The McQueen is to DIE for!!! Too bad Depp is wearing the pink, because I really kind of like it.

  3. KJA says:

    I think I would have preferred Lupita’s look if her hair was shorter? She has such a gorgeous face and the dress is quite busy at the top, and I think a sleeker, shorter hairstyle would have showed that off better

    • Carol says:

      I think it was her makeup that off. I liked the dress and didn’t think it looked bad on Lupita

      • chaine says:

        I agree, Carol. I liked the dress and I think what she needed was a stronger eye and eyebrow to balance it. Maybe bigger, more colorful earrings, too, or some type of headpiece.

  4. Lucy2 says:

    Cara’s suit is amazing.
    Lupita looks pretty but it’s not a great dress. Ditto for Brie.
    Bee’s is lovely but not for this.

  5. Pumpkin Pie says:

    Disappointing

  6. Miss Grace Jones says:

    I would have liked a bolder lip if she was going with that eye shadow or a bolder lip with a subdued eye shadow but regardless with just a lip gloss and this dress the look is boring. Her skin is amazing as per usual tho.

  7. QQ says:

    Like her but this dress is a full no for me, the styling is alright though

    Love Brie’s dress very intricate, but pretty still?

    Cara’s Suit I liked, her styling I do not!

    • Snazzy says:

      Re: Cara – yes, loved the suit, just lose the space helmet!

      • Zuzus Girl says:

        Cara nailed it (and I can’t usually stomach her antics.) She looks amazing and it’s the “space helmet” that finishes the outfit. Love it.

      • Felicia says:

        The “space helmet” is because she shaved her head for a movie role. And she pulls it off, which is pretty hard to do.

      • QueenB says:

        Like Felicia said Cara is bald right now. Considering that its pretty good and how many other people could pull that off?

      • Snazzy says:

        Here’s the thing – I don’t think she pulls the shaved head off, at all! I think the suit is amazing but don’t like the rest. But totally appreciate the fact that you do.

  8. Who ARE These People? says:

    OMG. Whatever happened to Baby Lily Rose…

  9. detritus says:

    Cara looks like a sexy bad guy alien, like Lara Flynn in MIB.

    Lupitas eye makeup is really interesting, but not flattering.

    Brie’s top dress is lovely, bottom dress, not so much.

  10. Libra girl says:

    Cara- not a fan but this is W O W. Nailed it!!

  11. KBeth says:

    Lupita is so striking but this dress does nothing for her.

  12. MellyMel says:

    Cara looks amazing!! That’s how you wear a suit!

  13. Brittney B says:

    Bee Shaffer’s fiance just looks like Scott Caan to me…

  14. Nina says:

    That fiance is the Italian photographer who Lana del Rey used to date! Francesco..something? He always seemed cool on America’s next top model

  15. alice/jane says:

    Interestingly enough, Bee Shaffer’s fiance is the son of the late Vogue Italia editor in chief, Franca Sozzani.

  16. Brea says:

    Bee Shaffer’s fiancé is the son of the late Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani. He’s soo fine and used to date Lana del Rey. I find this a kind of weird coupling though!

  17. Jegede says:

    Bee Shaffer has lost a lot of weight.
    She looks even more like Hilary Rhoda now.

    I can’t wait to see pictures of her wedding.
    Two iconic Vogue offsprings coming together!!!

  18. LinaLamont says:

    Lupita Nyong’o… wrong color for her cool skin tone.
    If the dress had been in Lily Rose Depp’s color, for example, it would have looked beautiful on her, but, still, a yawn for this event.

  19. Cherrypie says:

    Wow!! that dude behind Brie Larson in the velvet…I’m more interested in what he is wearing 🙂

  20. Word says:

    Cara killed it.

  21. ell says:

    bee shaffer’s fiance is francesco carrozzini, and lana del rey’s ex. italian men are sexy af, even if i do say so myself.

    i actually liked brie larson’s dress when i saw it on the catwalk, but it looks underwhelming at the met gala.

  22. TwistBarbie says:

    Lupita is Venus in my eyes and as such looks a billion times better than everyone else no matter what she has on. Also I don’t hate her dress, I just wish the lower half was different and that she went neutral with the eyeshadow

  23. Marie-France says:

    What? I like Lupita’s dress. She looks great.

  24. Kay says:

    It looks like most of the ladies played it safe this year. What was the theme?

  25. Sage says:

    Lupita looks like she put no effort in to her look. So, disappointing.

    LilyRose took the best features from her mom and dad. She’s a pretty girl and like her dress.

  26. Oriane says:

    Loving all the Chanel looks here! Amazing!
    Lupita’s dress is not terrible, but her makeup is baaaaaad. Pity. She’s someone who could have pulled off a real CdG.

  27. Dex and Destruction says:

    I initially thought the shorn, silver-haired woman standing with her back to us in Lily Rose’s picture was Amber Rose. I was completely surprised it was Cara Delevingne in that amazing silver suit. Huh, who knew?

  28. kri says:

    Can’t stand Cara-but oh she nailed it. Perfect. And I love Lupita in anything. She is a shining spirit. Her face…sigh.

  29. bella says:

    I love all them, except for Brie’s Chanel. I think it is just not cute. I love Lupita’s Prada–I want it and Lily’s fuchsia dress. They both look just gorgeous! Cara looks hot too! All of them are head turners!