Mindy Kaling
Insert blah blah blah here about how this isn't punk yada yada I'm boring myself, and then note that she actually looks GREAT in this. And I appreciate the symmetry of the universe in this photo, given that she's wearing purple and accessorizing with turquoise, and behind her is Cameron Diaz, whose best look possibly ever was that exact same color story at this exact same event, back in 2007.
Julianne Hough
This is actually a decent effort. I don't like it, but I see where she was going with it, you know? I can live with this.
Leslie Mann
I completely forgot she was there, and yet this dress is actually kind of awesome. Even if Katy Perry's shiny shiny ass is drawing focus back there behind her.
Stacy Keibler
Cute. A bit on the nose, but cute. I secretly hate those shoes. Do we think she and Cloones have secretly already broken up? (I do. I think they're waiting for 5pm on the Friday before Memorial Day to announce it.)
Kate Bosworth
I actually kind of LOVE THIS, even though it literally is (I believe) a top worn as a dress.
Emmy Rossum
This is actually also kind of good. Apparently, some secretly noteworthy looks snuck into this Kitchen Sink post. I blame Spencer.
Julianne Moore
This is fine. But also kind of boring. And the matchy-shoe trend is never going to stop being a PAINFUL PAIN in my ass.
Joely Richardson
I secretly love this for an entirely different fancy party.
Maggie Q
Well played, Maggie Q.
Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory
Seriously, this is only punk in that it inadvertently matches one of the streaks in the hair of the woman behind her. He, however, may be wearing a leather tie, which is cute.
Naomie Harris
Again, fantastic for some completely other party! Please don't turn the Met Gala into the East Coast Golden Globes, you guys.
Uma Thurman
I know a lot of people loved this, and she looks good, but it's so predictable. It's like the archetypal Zac Posen dress. There's nothing wrong with that, but zzzzzzzzz.
Kate Beckinsale
Predictably good from Kate. She never really veers from what works on her, which...isn't that true for most people, actually? I love the shoes. And the jewelry. And also her face looks amazing. Good on you, Beckinsale.
Alicia Keys
Yeaaaaah. This seems about right.
Emilia Clarke
"Shit! Do you think this earring is close enough to being punk? Madonna will appreciate it, anyway."
Minka Kelly
This is, as an old boss of mine used to say, "too much of a muchness."
Amber Heard
This might be JUST ENOUGH of a muchness. I desperately wish she were carrying a different bag, though.
Julie Macklowe
Julie Macklowe is a socialiate (ergo: New York Famous), and I generally would not have included her here because she's not technically a celeb, but BLESS HER for going there. I could not resist. And I kind of wish, like, Kirsten Dunst had worn this.
Anna Wintour
Very punk, Anna. Very punk indeed. (Although actually I think this Chanel is kind of fantastic in general.)