
Last night would've been this year's Met Gala, and Blake Lively, like many other celebrities, was feeling nostalgic. The actress posted a gallery of photos on Instagram of the dresses she wore for her last three galas. She also confirmed that yes, she purposely matched the carpet. This confession shook multiple celebrities, including her good friend Gigi Hadid.
"...when the carpet matches the Blakes. Met Ball 2018, 2017, 2016," Lively wrote.
Hadid commented, "How far in advance do you have to tell Anna [Wintour] what color to make the carpet?"
Cazzie David added, "Did you do this only for the insta slide 4 years later cause if so I’d understand."
Here, a closer look at Lively's matching ensembles:
Lively at the Met Gala in 2017 with her dress matching.
Lively at the Met Gala in 2016 with her dress matching.
Lively is famously her own stylist and dresses herself for the gala. She explained to Women's Wear Daily that her relationship with designers helps her get outfits for red carpet events like the Met Gala. "It's a lot of work [but] I mean, it’s not hard in that we all dress ourselves every morning," she said. "Once you have the clothes, you just pick out what to wear like any other human being does…The hard part is going through all the fashion shows and screenshotting all the looks you like and calling them in. I have an assistant who helps in calling in the looks. But a lot of it is I have relationships with the designers."
"I have control issues and a big ego—that’s probably the honest answer [for why I won't hire a stylist],” she deadpanned to WWD before answering more seriously. “I just like it. I love design and I love fashion and it’s a way to be creative. In my job I get to be creative, but it’s over a period of time and so many other people are involved, whereas this is a beginning, middle, and end, and I get to be creative and there’s an end date in the near future. It’s the same reason why I like doing my friends’ hair and makeup or cooking—you get to be creative and finish it."
Blake Lively's Most Iconic Fashion Moments
February 18, 2016
Out and about in Soho, New York City, Lively looked phenomenal in Louboutin boots and leather trousers. She carried a Chanel pearl-shape handbag.
October 16, 2017
Rise and shine! Lively stunned in a bright Brandon Maxwell set upon arrival to Good Morning America. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewelry.
January 27, 2020
The actress stepped out in a gorgeous Ulyana Sergeenko floral dress, which she perfectly accessorized with black leather gloves and chic Christian Louboutin over-the-knee boots.
January 27, 2020
Lively looked effortless in this beautiful Valentino trench coat dress, which she accessorized with layered gold chain necklaces, combat boots, and vintage style gloves.
October 16, 2017
Blake Lively looked incredibly sleek and sporty in her Monse jersey, trousers, and Chanel bag while she attended the premiere of her film All I See Is You. Suddenly, I'm into sports.
August 19, 2018
The queen of sartorial style, Lively wore this breathtaking striped Zimmermann look and Christian Louboutin heels for the promotional tour of A Simple Favor.
January 28, 2020
Lively channeled Mary Poppins vibes in an Alaïa blouse and skirt with an ornate pair of boots and a fedora.
May 2, 2019
The actress shined in a yellow Retrofête dress (a nod to Pikachu?) and carried a Judith Leiber Couture clutch (in the shape of a ball!) to the premiere of Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
January 27, 2020
Playing with texture is Lively's forte. At The Rhythm Section screening in NYC, the actress pulled out all the stops in an off-the-shoulder velvet gown, leather gloves, and over-the-knee boots.
December 2, 2018
Lively attended fashion week with Gigi Hadid while dressed to the nines in a vintage Versace chainmail dress and Christian Louboutin heels.
September 24, 2018
Dressed in Christian Dior during fashion week, Lively looked ethereal in earth tones. She wore a sparkly pair of Christian Louboutin pumps.
August 18, 2018
A look Serena van der Woodsen would approve of and wear. Lively wore a Roland Mouret plaid pantsuit set, which was tailored to perfection.
September 19, 2018
Out and about in Paris, Lively was incredibly classy in a Chanel pinstriped suit set and Chanel jewelry.
February 12, 2020
To close out fashion week, Lively dressed from head to toe in one of her favorite designers: Michael Kors.
September 17, 2018
Lively loves a good pantsuit. Here, she is wearing a pink set from Ralph Lauren (shop similar pants here).
January 28, 2020
The actress isn't afraid to wear color. She wore this Fendi sweater and quilted shorts ensemble with Valentino boots while out and about.
September 10, 2018
Lively continues to inspire us with her menswear-inspired fashion. She wore this Givenchy blazer and trouser ensemble while out and out.
September 11, 2018
Lively was spotted in NYC while wearing a pair of Brunello Cucinelli pants and a sleek leather trench. She carried a cool croc-like handbag.
September 10, 2018
Lively sure loves her Valentino boots, she's worn them multiple times already! Here, she styled the shoes with a Wolk Morais denim look.
September 10, 2018
The actress brightened up a gloomy, rainy day in NYC with her orange ensemble. She wore a Bottega Veneta trouser set and Christian Louboutin penny loafers.
September 10, 2018
The star waved to her fans while wearing a colorful floral Gucci pantsuit set and periwinkle blue boots.
September 7, 2018
Lively traded the handbag for a cane as her main accessory while attending Ralph Lauren's 50th anniversary fashion week show in NYC. She, of course, wore an entire RL look.
August 20, 2018
The star was all smiles in a pretty purple blazer and matching bottom set from Vivienne Westwood.
August 17, 2018
This chic Brunello Cucinelli look is one for the books. The crushed velvet set combined with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels are dashing in all the right ways.
August 17, 2018
There's no color Lively can't wear, including bright green neon. She wore this blazer and pants set from Versace.
March 22, 2018
In a Monse ensemble, the actress looked sophisticated and cool while departing from an event at the Guggenheim in NYC.
October 16, 2017
In an outfit reminiscent of fashion movie icon Annie Hall, Lively wore a Ralph Lauren three-piece suit, carried a Michael Kors satchel, and re-wore her favorite pair Valentino boots.
January 28, 2020
This is how you wear blue on blue. Lively was perfection in this floral Ulyana Sergeenko printed dress and a cozy Max Mara fuzzy coat.
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