Janelle Monae Wears Ralph & Russo to the Met Gala

This is delightful -- well, I have doubts about the neckpiece, but we'll get to that -- and more delightful than anythng is that fab lipstick. Her face looks GREAT.

Janelle Monae Wears Ralph & Russo to the Met Gala

This skirt brings THE DRAMA. We've long been saying that Ralph & Russo deserves to be worn more often, at big events like this, and I feel terribly smug to be proven correct here. This is one hell of a ballgown.

Janelle Monae Wears Ralph & Russo to the Met Gala

I enjoy that the way the skirt is constructed makes her look like she's gathering up her skirts to make a mad, dramatic dash away from you at every single moment.

Janelle Monae Wears Ralph & Russo to the Met Gala

Would I perhaps have argued against a neckbrace of raven's feathers? Yes. But, as usual, no one ever asks.

Janelle Monae's Met Gala Dress Is So Foofy

This is a delicious meringue of a dress.