met gala black dress Bella Hadid's at 2019 Joan Smalls 2023 Met Gala Black Long Sleeve Lace Mermaid Dress features illusion high neck Kendall Jenner's 2024 Met Gala

The role models we had to look up to included Kat Stratford, Laney Boggs, and Josie Geller who starred in all our favorite late '90s teen films

A knee-length or midi silhouette in a rich color like plum, teal, or ruby is both timeless and flattering

A closer look at the lace: The original dress RRP $3,175 at Net-A-Porter before going on sale at 40% off for $1,905

In an accompanying book to the exhibition, Little Black Dress: A Radical Fashion, Georgina Ripley suggests it's down to the Royals

To finish the look, throw on a snapback and turn that sucker around

Metallics, brights, jewel tones, and coordinated neutrals all work beautifully for the group, depending on the celebrations vibe