The theme for the Costume Institutes exhibitopening to the public this Sunday, May 10is simply Costume Art, while the galas accompanying dress code decreed Fashion Is Art. After the theme was announced back in November, designers, stars, stylists, and Met patrons had six months to interpret their rather vague, yet declarative, marching orders
The overlapping design at the front, mimicking an asymmetrical skirt line, heightens elegance and sophisticated fashion
Add a structured tote for polish
I order a selection of dresses and was able to easily return the ones that didn't make the cut
The new crop of shirtdresses have unique details to give them a stylized update
If you are worried about your veil dragging through sand or getting ripped, choose a fingertip or shoulder-length veil instead