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Whilst the mood on the red carpet may have been minimalist as of late, Hollywood glamour enjoyed a welcome resurgence at the Met Gala this year. As an ode to Charles James, the event’s featured designer, who was famed for his classically beautiful ball gowns, many of the A-list guests offered up dramatic yet decadent dresses on the evening. Check out our best dressed belles of the ball below…

Beyonce in beaded Givenchy

Beyonce in beaded Givenchy

Blake Lively is every inch the bombshell in Gucci Première

Blake Lively is every inch the bombshell in Gucci Première

Sarah Jessica Parker in monochrome Oscar de la Renta

Sarah Jessica Parker in monochrome Oscar de la Renta

Lea Michele in a glittering Altuzarra creation

Lea Michele in a glittering Altuzarra creation

Zoe Saldana in voluminous Michael Kors

Zoe Saldana in voluminous Michael Kors

Amy Adams wears a metallic Oscar de la Renta gown

Amy Adams wears a metallic Oscar de la Renta gown

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Charlize Theron in a custom Dior gown

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Karolina Kurkova in a dramatic Zac Posen number

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Anne Hathaway in midriff-baring Calvin Klein

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Emma Stone in jewel-toned Thakoon

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The distressed tresses added a youthful edge to OTT ball gowns:

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Rhiana, Kate Mara, Zoe Kravitz & Kendall Jenner

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