The Striking Met Gala After-Party Outfits You Didn't See

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The much-anticipated 2019 Met Gala red carpet has come and gone, and it definitely exceeded expectations. Fashion powerhouses like Lady Gaga, Lupita Nyong'o, Cara Delevingne, and Janelle Monáe won the night with the campiest outfits that nailed this year's theme. However, the noteworthy looks didn't stop after the main red carpet—yep, we're talking about the after-parties. 

Celebrities changed into some easier-to-wear outfits for the Met Gala after-parties—can you blame them? Kendall Jenner, for instance, ditched her over-the-top Versace feathered headpiece and wore a mini blazer dress for the after-party circuit. Hailey Bieber swapped her thong-exposing red carpet dress for a decidedly more low-key look: an oversize white shirt and sparkly shorts. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian West changed out of her dripping-with-crystals Thierry Mugler dress into a plunging blue latex mini, adding a metallic wig for good measure. Scroll down to see the best Met Gala after-party outfits of the night. 

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WHO: Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West

WEAR: On Kardashian West: Vintage Thierry Mugler dress

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

WEAR: On Chopra: Dior Haute Couture S/S 19 organza playsuit with sequin embroidery; Chopard Copacabana Collection earrings and Haute Joaillerie Collection rings

On Jonas: David Yurman High Jewelry Gems Chain Necklace in White Gold with Diamonds; Chopard timepiece

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WHO: Bella Hadid

WEAR: Anita Ko jewelry

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WHO: Yara Shahidi

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WHO: Naomi Campbell

WEAR: Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Hailey Bieber

WEAR: Alexander Wang top, shorts, and shoes

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WHO: Kendall Jenner

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WHO: Kate Moss and Rita Ora

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WHO: Emily Ratajkowski

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WHO: Tracee Ellis Ross

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WHO: Sara Sampaio

WEAR: August Getty Atelier Minotaur Jacket

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WHO: Tessa Thompson

WEAR: Alexandre Vauthier dress

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WHO: Ashley Graham

WEAR: Gucci Gold Chain Belt ($1,450) from What Goes Around Comes Around

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WHO: Kylie Jenner

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WHO: Dakota Johnson

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WHO: Constance Wu and Awkwafina

WEAR: On Awkwafina: Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Celine Dion

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WHO: Winnie Harlow

WEAR: Christian Louboutin boots

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o

WEAR: Wolf Circus Lotti Earrings in Gold Plated Bronze ($198)

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WHO: Adwoa Aboah

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WHO: Gwen Stefani

WEAR: Jeremy Scott top and skirt; Casadei boots

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WHO: Candice Swanepoel

WEAR: Giuseppe Zanotti clutch

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WHO: Nina Dobrev

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WHO: Gabrielle Union

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WHO: La La Anthony

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o, Janelle Monáe, and Danai Gurira

WEAR: On Nyong'o: Wolf Circus Lotti Earrings in Gold Plated Bronze ($198)

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WHO: Jared Leto

WEAR: Gucci top and pants

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WHO: Gigi Hadid

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WHO: Regina Hall

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WHO: Lewis Hamilton

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WHO: Travis Scott

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Erin Fitzpatrick
Senior News Editor

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.