The typical Monday usually calls for worn-in sweatpants, hair tied, chilling with minimal makeup on. But Met Gala Mondays require a lot more effort. After an unusual September detour last year,
the 2022 Met Gala returned to its rightful spot on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum, where stars displayed their best interpretation of the night's dress code: gilded glamour and white tie.
Naturally, an esteemed panel of hosts is billed to offer their expert commentary on the night's theme and the best and worst red carpet looks. But no live event is truly complete without commentary from social media, whether it's reactions to the stars' sartorial choices or memorable memeable moments from the event. (No, Jason Derulo did not fall down the Met Gala steps.) Twitter had questions about Shawn Mendes' very Dr. Strange get-up, Sebastian Stan's Barbie pink ensemble, and why a majority of guests opted for black gowns and suits instead of...literally anything else. But most of all, people wondered: Who actually followed the dress code?
Scroll below for the best reactions to the 2022 Met Gala.
Met Gala or Pretty Little Liars: Why were so many stars wearing black?
what I expected vs what we’re getting#metgalapic.twitter.com/oYcZ2c3PGg
— ♡ (@jolangfrds) May 2, 2022
Each year, the men tend to keep it safe.
The men in Met Gala every year:#MetGala#MetGala2022pic.twitter.com/fl302PdC23
— ? WILDEST DREAMS AH AHAHAHA ? (@swiftoursonggg) May 2, 2022
This should be an official rule. I’m so serious. #MetGala#MetGala2022pic.twitter.com/C6pr0wmrZa
— ༺Nitza༻ (@nitzamanzano) May 2, 2022
Shawn Mendes: Met Gala-verse of Madness.
I can’t see the differences #MetGalapic.twitter.com/Msmzd0tNK0
— Luchi (@lluchino_) May 2, 2022
She understood the assignment.
SHES ARRIVED!!!!!! #MetGala#MetGala2022pic.twitter.com/1jClscD6Aa
— bitter fucking cunt (@davphoria) May 2, 2022
Lonely boy, who?
spotted: serena van der woodsen on the arm of a handsome mystery man on the red carpet. seems like they want to be seen by everyone who’s anyone.
xoxo gossip girl#MetGalapic.twitter.com/3ALQoUv3aj
— ilana kaplan (@lanikaps) May 2, 2022
Decisions, decisions.
The Volturi have arrived at the #metgala ? pic.twitter.com/otzbyo37Du
— essence (@strawberrysucka) May 2, 2022
Sebastian Stan opted for monochromatic pink ensemble, a departure from the many black suits that descended upon the carpet.
sebastian stan the other guys
— fer ? (@i96HSDAN) May 2, 2022
at the Met gala at the #MetGalapic.twitter.com/Zyf4k3VhRM