This year’s Met Gala took place on September 13, 2021 instead of the usual first Monday in May due to COVID-19 restrictions and delays. Nonetheless, the celebrity guests brought their A-Game with the looks they wore to the event.
Historically, events like this limit the red carpet to “size acceptable” (or thin) celebrities, creating quite an impression for viewers at home watching the footage on television. Representation in media is so important to people who do not fit the typical societal standards of beauty. This year’s invitees to the Met Gala caught the attention of plus size viewers all around the world.
We FINALLY watched beautifully dressed plus size people grace the red carpet (when we usually see fat people depicted in media as sad or frumpy). Below are some the plus size babes who represented on the red carpet at the Met Gala looking glamorous as ever.
Barbie Ferreira
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First up, we have Barbie Ferreira wearing a custom gown by Jonathan Simkhai. The dress gave gorgeous 1920’s vibes with the pearl and rhinestone fringe.
Mindy Kaling
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Next, we have Mindy Kaling who opted more for a simple look but she still brough the glamour in this navy gown by Tory Burch. Her makeup, hair, and earrings perfectly complemented the dress.
Nina Parker
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Nina Parker, host on E!, looked like a goddess in this all gold gown by Ugochi Iwuaba complete with gold cape and gold crown.
Nikkie de Jager
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Nikkie de Jager, well-known for her YouTube channel Nikkie Tutorials, is a trans makeup and beauty vlogger. She paid tribute to transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson in this gorgeous teal tulle gown by Edwin Oudshoorn Couture.
Precious Lee
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Model Precious Lee dazzled in this beaded suit dress by Area. Woven silver and black beads covered the dress with some extending beyond the hem line creating large floor-length fringe. She wore a matching headband and clutch.
Paloma Elsesser
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Model Paloma Elsesser brought the drama while wearing this red custom Zac Posen dress and Ana Khouri jewels. This covergirl never ceases to impress the crowd with her beauty and style.
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What do you think of the looks? Do you want to see more plus size celebrities at the Met Gala next year? Let me know in the comments!
